The soonami Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program is a prestigious 12-15 week accelerator program designed for Web3 and AI founders seeking to build breakthrough applications while receiving comprehensive support from Berlin-based venture builder soonami.io GmbH. Founded in 2021, soonami operates on a remote-first model, fostering global inclusiveness and leveraging cutting-edge Web3 and AI solutions to propel startups to unprecedented heights.

Program Structure & Unique Features:

• Two-Stage Selection Process: Initial application followed by a competitive 10-day Venturethon sprint starting September 15, 2025
• Cohort 8 Expansion: 8 EIR spots available (increased from usual 2), accommodating growing demand
• Team Requirements: Mandatory 2-person founding teams (co-founder matching assistance available)
• Flexible Commitment: Part-time participation allowed initially, with full-time transition post-funding

Comprehensive Compensation & Reward System: Soonami employs a sophisticated founder ranking system (Ranks 1-7) determining reward structures:

• Standard Teams: 9,000 SNI tokens over 3 months + 6,000 locked SNI rewards (total: 15,000 SNI per team)
• Rank 5+ Teams: 18,000 SNI over 3 months + 12,000 staked SNI (total: 30,000 SNI per team)
• SNI Token Value: 1 SNI = $0.40 USD (convertible via Uniswap)
• Total Reward Pool: Up to 150,000 SNI tokens across all 8 teams
• Monthly Stipend: $1,000/month per member during 3-month program

Founder Ranking System: Rank 5: Ivy League/Elite university PhDs, C-Level executives in Top 1000 companies, Big Tech (Magnificent 7) experience Rank 6: Olympic champions, regatta winners, Corporate C-Level positions, Big Tech leadership Rank 7: Past exits worth significant valuations

Investment Pathway & Demo Day:

• Funding Opportunity: Up to $125,000 from soonami's Investment Committee
• Investment Terms: Various structures including $125K for 9% equity or $100K for 6% in tranches
• Success Stories: Alumni include AuditOne (successfully exited soonami ecosystem, raised €800K)
• External Investment Option: If third-party invests $25K+, soonami gets option to co-invest at most favored nation terms

Program Focus Areas & Target Profile: Specifically targets AI (machine learning, NLP, agents, LLMs, AI infrastructure/tools) and Web3 technologies. Ideal candidates have proven shipping experience, deep interest in Web3/SocialFi, creativity, speed, and obsession with product-market fit. The program welcomes both new ideas and existing early-stage ventures looking to add features or scale.

Platform Integration & Ecosystem: Built on Foundance, soonami's proprietary venture bootstrapping platform featuring smart contract-based co-founder agreements. The ecosystem provides AI-powered personalized mentorship, market analysis, strategic decision-making tools, and governance participation through token incentives. The platform facilitates global founder connections and collaborative venture building.

Comprehensive Support Network: Beyond funding, participants receive mentorship from industry experts, technical guidance, networking opportunities, workshops, keynote speakers from leading tech companies, and post-program support for scaling and additional fundraising. The program reflects soonami's mission to eliminate technical and economic barriers limiting blockchain's mainstream appeal while building the first decentralized venture building ecosystem.