# Open Web Collective Batch 3 Accepting Applications Now **URL:** \ **Category:** Ecosystem\ **Tags:** owc\ **Created:** [August 2, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/open-web-collective-batch-3-accepting-applications-now/4085 "2021-08-02T20:15:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Linh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Linh](https://gov.near.org/u/Linh)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/open-web-collective-batch-3-accepting-applications-now/4085/1 "2021-08-02T20:15:37Z")
We are excited to announce that Batch III of OWC’s program will kick off on September 15, 2021. The program is 3 months long, and will guide founders through validating, or invalidating, business ideas, building products, defining and growing KPIs, developing product-market fit, and fundraising. Our founders are promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups from around the globe. These entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to connect with our dedicated community for support and networking. We are currently collaborating with leading corporate partners and investors, such as IDEO, Fenwick & West LLP, Economic Design, and Republic. _**Applications are currently open and can be found [here](https://nearprotocol1001.typeform.com/to/JigoMZq0?utm_source=nearforum)!**_ If you know of any startups that you would like to refer to the program, please have them complete the [application form](https://nearprotocol1001.typeform.com/to/JigoMZq0?utm_source=nearforum) or email us with their pitch deck at [program@openwebcollective.com](mailto:program@openwebcollective.com). You can check out the portfolio companies from the previous batches [here](https://medium.com/open-web-collective/meet-the-startups-in-owcs-batch-ii-accelerating-web-3-0-adoption-69cc551fe8f6) and find details about the program on OWC’s [website](https://www.openwebcollective.com/program-details).