Ecosystem›$711,000 Founder Grant Program
Milestone 01 Active · Early Cohort Window
100 MILESTONES · 100 WINNING SQUADS · NON-DILUTIVE GRANTS

$711,000 Founder Grant Pool

Claiming just 3 pixels ($3 USD) gives your startup permanent digital territory on the 2,000,000-pixel Atlas and unlocks Squad Captain status to compete for up to $20,000 USD in non-dilutive grants, Apple workstations, and global tech expeditions.

Atlas Lock: Nov 17, 2027Live Pitch Broadcast: Nov 18, 20271,000 Finalists → 100 Winning Squads100% Skill & Pitch Evaluation
Milestones 1–50 (50 Squads)
$175,000

50 × $3,500 Micro-Grant or Apple MacBook + iPads

Milestones 51–90 (40 Squads)
$336,000

40 × $8,400 Seed Check or SF/Dubai Tech Expedition

Milestones 91–100 (10 Squads)
$200,000

10 × $20,000 Grand Grant or AWS Cloud + Global PR

Squad Captain Entry Cost
$3.00 USD

Claim 3 pixels ($1/px) once · Permanent ownership forever

1. Choose your pixel entry tier

Every pixel you buy is a permanent asset on the Atlas—plus your entry ticket into the $711,000 Founder Grant Program.

Recommended for Founders$3.00 USD one-time

Squad Captain Territory (3+ Pixels)

Claiming any plot of 3 or more pixels immediately unlocks Squad Captain status at checkout, generating your unique invite link for 3 co-founders.

Claim 3+ Pixels ($3) & Become Captain
Included Benefit
Permanent Atlas Coordinates3 contiguous pixels on the 2,000 × 1,000 global canvas (zero recurring fees)
Included Forever
Squad Captain LicenseUnlock referral link to invite 3 co-founders and activate your 4-person squad
Unlocked
Digital Passport & Do-Follow LinkPublic ownership certificate (/2mpixel/territory/[slug]) + external startup link
Instant Issue
$711,000 Grant Pool EligibilityCompete for $3,500 Micro-Grants, $8,400 Seed Checks, or $20,000 Grand Grants
Up to $20,000

2. How your squad qualifies & competes

A pure contest of startup vision, teamwork, and execution. Assemble your 4-person squad in three steps:

STEP 01

Claim 3+ Pixels ($3 USD)

Select any territory plot of 3 pixels or larger on the 2M Pixel Atlas. At checkout, you automatically unlock Squad Captain status and receive your referral invite link.

Select 3+ Pixels on Atlas →
STEP 02

Activate Your 3 Co-Founders

Share your invite link with 3 co-founders, teammates, or creator friends. Once all 3 claim their own pixel plots ($1+ each), your 4-person squad is officially ACTIVE.

Read Squad Documentation →
STEP 03

Pitch Live & Unlock Grants

Submit your project vision and canvas artwork. As each 20,000-pixel milestone unlocks, finalist squads pitch live to our guest judges to win up to $20,000 USD.

Inspect All Coordinates →

3. The 100-Milestone grant progression

Every 20,000 pixels sold unlocks the next milestone grant. Winning squads choose between Offer A or Offer B based on their startup’s priorities.

Milestones 1 – 50 · Phase 1 · The Builders Phase

First 1,000,000 Pixels (Every 20,000 pixels sold)

50 Winning Squads$3,500 Value / Squad ($175,000 USD Cumulative)
Offer A · Hardware GearSquad's Choice

Apple Hardware Workstation Grant

Flagship MacBook Pro for the Squad Captain + iPads for all 3 co-founders to power product engineering and mobile testing.

Best for squads needing flagship Apple hardware and testing devices.
Offer B · Direct CapitalSquad's Choice

$3,500 USD Founder Micro-Grant

Direct non-dilutive capital injection wired to fund cloud infrastructure, API credits, design tools, and initial launch operations.

Best for squads preferring liquid cash capital for immediate runway.
Milestones 51 – 90 · Phase 2 · The Momentum Phase

Pixels 1,000,001 – 1,800,000 (Every 20,000 pixels sold)

40 Winning Squads$8,400 Value / Squad ($336,000 USD Cumulative)
Offer A · Global TravelSquad's Choice

Global Tech Expedition (SF or Dubai)

Round-trip flights and premier tech summit passes for the entire 4-founder squad to network in San Francisco or Dubai.

Best for squads seeking global investor access and international exposure.
Offer B · Direct CapitalSquad's Choice

$8,400 USD Non-Dilutive Seed Check

Zero-equity ecosystem seed grant awarded directly to the winning startup pitch to accelerate user acquisition and engineering.

Best for squads scaling product distribution and growth loops.
Milestones 91 – 100 · Phase 3 · The Legendary Finale

Final 200,000 Pixels (1,800,001 – 2,000,000)

10 Winning Squads$20,000 Value / Squad ($200,000 USD Cumulative)
Offer A · Direct WireSquad's Choice

$20,000 USD Grand Founder Grant

Major non-dilutive capital wire transferred directly to your startup entity or designated founder account.

Best for breakout teams prioritizing maximum liquid capital and runway.
Offer B · Cloud & PR BundleSquad's Choice

AWS / Cloud Credits + Hall of Fame & Global PR

$5,000 AWS/Cloud infrastructure credits, permanent Hall of Fame monument status, and a coordinated global media PR feature.

Best for AI/compute-heavy startups prioritizing cloud scale and press reach.

4. Why founders claim coordinates early

Unlike traditional ads that vanish when your monthly budget stops, every pixel on 2M Pixel World combines permanent brand equity with non-dilutive startup upside:

Asymmetric $3 → $20,000 Founder Upside

A $3 Squad Captain claim (3 pixels) unlocks eligibility for $3,500 Micro-Grants, $8,400 Seed Checks, and $20,000 Grand Grants—with zero equity dilution and zero recurring fees.

Permanent Internet Real Estate & SEO Backlink

Even before the live grant broadcast, your startup logo, tooltip, Digital Passport page, and external destination link remain live 24/7 on the 2D & 3D Atlas.

Lower Early-Milestone Cohort Competition

Each milestone unlocks every 20,000 pixels sold. Claiming during Milestone 01 locks in prime central coordinates and places your squad at the front of the showcase queue.

100% Merit & Execution Evaluation

Pitches are evaluated live by independent judges on startup originality, working product execution, and visual territory design—rewarding real builders.

5. Program intelligence & FAQ

Clear guidelines on qualification, milestone unlocks, and grant disbursement.

Founder Grant Questions & Answers
The 2M Pixel World Founder Grant Program is a merit-based startup and creator initiative awarding up to $711,000 USD across 100 milestones (unlocked every 20,000 pixels sold). 100 winning squads receive their choice of non-dilutive capital ($3,500, $8,400, or $20,000) or equivalent hardware, global tech expeditions, and cloud/PR bundles.

Governance, Skill Evaluation & Statutory Compliance

Game of Skill Exemption: The 2M Pixel World Founder Grant Program is a creative talent and startup pitch showcase. Winners are evaluated on originality, project vision, and canvas execution by an independent guest judge/host during live milestone broadcasts. This program does not involve chance, lottery, or gambling.

Milestone Contingency: The $711,000 pool represents the maximum cumulative grants unlockable across all 100 milestones. Grants are released progressively as each 20,000-pixel milestone is reached and funded directly from respective milestone proceeds.

Statutory Tax Deduction: All cash grants, checks, and physical items are subject to applicable Indian statutory deductions, including 30% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194B/194BA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Squad captains must provide PAN and KYC verification prior to disbursement.

Ready to lock in your territory and activate your squad?

Claim 3+ pixels ($3 USD) on the Interactive Atlas right now to get your Digital Passport and Squad Captain invite link.