Victoria, Seychelles, Aug 22 2024 – Bitget, a number one cryptocurrency change and Web3 firm, is proud to announce the launch of the South East Asia Blockchain4Her Award celebrating girls’s position for driving innovation and gender inclusivity within the blockchain trade within the area. South East Asia’s thriving blockchain panorama, the place proficient girls have performed an vital position, has attracted buyers and entrepreneurs seeking to faucet into this burgeoning hotspot. Nominations for the South East Asia Blockchain4Her Awards at the moment are open till November 6, with winners introduced at Bangkok ,Thailand on fifteenth November 2024.
Along with the awards, Bitget and Morph are internet hosting a particular pitching occasion in the course of the Bitget Blockchain4Her occasion on November 15. This pitching and networking occasion is designed for feminine builders, by feminine builders. We’re calling for candidates, feminine founders and innovators within the blockchain house to take part and showcase their groundbreaking tasks to a panel of esteemed judges and potential buyers. Founders and startups who’re already attending DevCon are welcome to take part within the occasion. This can be a distinctive alternative to realize beneficial publicity and contribute to the colourful Web3 neighborhood.
The South East Asia Blockchain4Her Awards intention to honor the achievements of ladies in blockchain whereas fostering dialogue about gender equality within the trade. The initiative, a part of Bitget’s Blockchain4Her program, was launched this January with a $10 million dedication to advertise variety and inclusion within the blockchain house. A current Bitget examine discovered that female-led blockchain startups acquired solely 6% of whole funding, underscoring the necessity for such initiatives.
The awards are a platform for individuals to “Shine Vibrant Like a Lady” by recognizing their contributions to Web3.
The awards characteristic two classes:
- Rising Feminine in Blockchain Award – 4 winners: Celebrates up-and-coming girls desperate to get into Web3, specializing in their potential, early achievements, and contributions to firm development. 4 winners will obtain airfare reserving to attend the facet occasion Pitch N Slay Women Hour in Bangkok Thailand.
- Progressive Web3 Feminine Entrepreneur Award – 1 winner: Honors girls founders driving Web3 developments with transformative impacts. The winner will win a round-trip together with airfares and lodging to Bangkok for the DevCon convention price $1,500 USD.
Each awards will likely be introduced on the Bitget Blockchain4Her occasion on fifteenth November, alongside the pitching occasion. We encourage all eligible girls from South East Asia to use for the awards and seize this chance to pitch their revolutionary tasks on the pitching occasion. Founders and startups who’re already attending DevCon are welcome to take part within the occasion.
Devcon is greater than only a convention with talks and shows, but additionally a spot of inspiration for builders, engineers, designers, researchers, neighborhood organizers, and artists to come back collectively and concepts flourish, it’s thus the right venue for B4H awards honoring girls leaders within the trade.
The Blockchain4Her Awards boast a distinguished judging panel composed of influential leaders and Blockchain4Her Ambassadors who’ve made important contributions to the trade. Amongst these esteemed judges is Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. With a deep-rooted historical past within the crypto world, Gracy had additionally been acknowledged as an UN Ladies Delegate, World Shaper by the World Financial Discussion board additional underscores her influential standing within the trade. Becoming a member of Gracy on the panel is Co-founder & CEO of Morph Cecilia Hsueh.
As Gracy Chen, Initiator of Blockchain4Her and CEO of Bitget, emphasizes, “ It’s my pleasure to announce the South East Asia Blockchain4Her Awards. The fervour for innovation amongst Web3 startups within the area is rising at a big tempo and I can see proficient girls with immense potential play important roles within the area. The Blockchain4Her Awards are extra than simply an honor. It’s a platform to showcase the exceptional contributions girls are making in Web3 and it’s essential that girls have a powerful voice and equal alternatives to contribute to its improvement. We encourage all eligible girls from South East Asia to use and showcase their impactful work.”
For extra info, to submit nominations for the awards, and to use for the pitching occasion, please go to Blockchain4Her Awards web page. Founders and startups already attending DevCon are welcome to take part within the pitching occasion.