Across two tracks, Bitstarter exists to get the best teams onto Bittensor - and set them up to succeed once they're there.

Crowdloan Launchpad
Got a subnet idea? Pitch to the Bittensor community, win backing from TAO holders, and launch - with guidance from our team and advisory panel every step of the way.

Machine Learning Incubator
Machine learning team pushing state of the art? Apply for a fully-funded subnet, backed by Jacob Steeves, with technical, engineering, and commercial support built in.
Every new subnet, screened

Jose Rios
Founder, BT Labs

Max Sebti
Founder, Score

Emelie Moritz
CEO, Safello

James Altucher

Rob Greer
Partner & Co-CIO, Stillcore Capital

Teng Yan
Author, Chain of Thought

Gyles Foster
CCO, Tensora

Jacob Steeves
Founder, Bittensor

Cameron Fairchild
Co-founder, Latent Holdings

Keith Singery
Founder, Bittensor Guru
Discover new teams
Pre-vetted by protocol pros
Every subnet is reviewed by Bittensor core team members, veteran builders, and top-tier VCs before you ever see it. Only the most promising projects hit the platform. No noise, no spam - just quality teams worth your attention and your TAO.
Pledge TAO
Back the alpha before it's Alpha
Discover subnets before launch, ask the hard questions, and pledge your TAO on-chain. Funds lock in smart contracts built into Bittensor's substrate - released only when teams hit their goals. No subnet, no problem: your TAO returns if they don't make it. You're not just investing, you're curating the future of the protocol.
Launch new subnets
Get subnet tokens at pre-launch rates
Watch teams pitch live to investors and subnet owners. Your pledge earns you their tokens at preferential rates—before mainnet, before the crowd. Track progress in real-time. Build the network, gain the alpha, grow your portfolio. This is how TAO holders become changemakers.