Phase 1 – Launch & Submission (1 Oct – 26 Oct)

• Program goes live 1 Oct → applications open until 26 Oct.
• Selection window based on criteria of:
  • Innovation & Impact
  • Relevance to World Ecosystem
  • Feasibility & Technical Readiness
  • Team Background & Commitment
  • User & Market Potential
  • Alignment with Program Objectives

Phase 2 – Cohort Selection & Onboarding (27 Oct – 28 Oct)

• 27 Oct: Public announcement of 30 selected Mini Apps.
• 28 Oct: Onboarding & orientation, and begin building phase.

Phase 3 – Acceleration & Build to Launch (28 Oct – 10 Dec)

• Core build phase with 8 expert workshops, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
• DTC Group provides operations, branding, and marketing support.
• Dealflow exposure shared with VC partners for early funding opportunities.
• All Mini Apps must be live before 10 Dec.

Phase 4 – Top 15 Selection & Demo Day for Top 10 Selection ( 1 Dec - 12 Dec)

• 1 Dec: Top 15 Mini Apps selection out of 30 Mini Apps for Demo Day pitching.
• 10 Dec: All 15 teams must submit their launched Mini Apps + pitch.
• 12 Dec: Judging panel (DTC, World Thailand, World Foundation, TFH, partners) evaluates based on:
  • World Stack leverage
  • Innovation & problem-solving
  • Build quality & technical execution
  • User experience & design
  • Traction & real usage
  • Growth & scalability potential
• 12 Dec: Announcement of Top 10 Mini Apps, each receiving follow-on funding.
  • Additional prize pools announced.
  • Non-selected teams remain in the cohort, with continued access to workshops, mentorship, events, and potential future support.