TON Accelerator today unveiled Synergy, a groundbreaking $5 million initiative dedicated to advancing cross-chain innovations between the TON network and its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) partner, Mantle.

Synergy seeks to create a seamless integration between TON’s users and the adaptability of EVM networks, setting a new standard in cross-chain projects. Building on the success of TON Accelarator’s inaugural launch, Synergy, which is supported by TON Ventures and Mantle’s EcoFund, allows founders and developers to leverage the unrivaled reach of TON’s ecosystem, connecting over 950 million Telegram users with over $90 billion in cross-chain liquidity, unlocking innovations and commercial opportunities for cross-chain projects.

$5 Million Funding To Build The Future

In addition to the $5 million in funding, participants will gain comprehensive support across key areas, including product design, technical integration, and go-to-market strategies. Developers who join this cohort will benefit from Mantle’s liquidity and scalable infrastructure, and TON’s extensive ecosystem, enabling them to bring transformative new applications to life.

TON Accelerator’s Partnership with Mantle

TON Accelerator has selected Mantle as one of its core partners for this initiative given Mantle’s proven expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized-decentralized finance (CeDeFi), gaming. Mantle has demonstrated its expertise in creating cross-chain applications by driving innovation and delivering high-value solutions through successful projects such as Catizen. This partnership aims to assist users and developers in building products that bridge TON and EVM ecosystems.

"We’re thrilled to harness the synergy between Mantle and TON, opening doors for projects to scale across ecosystems with access to $5 million in funding," said Sophia Rusconi, Head of Acceleration at TON Accelerator. "This partnership isn’t just about collaboration, it’s about unlocking new markets, deep liquidity, and groundbreaking advancements in DeFi, AI, and Gaming. With the TON Accelerator providing vital support, we’re ready to empower founders to build the future. New developers, now is the time to join us and leverage the unique strengths of both ecosystems."

Now Open: Synergy Seeks Developers Building Next-Gen Solutions

TON Accelerator is calling on visionary builders ready to unlock the potential of Telegram’s vast social graph and distribution. Synergy is open to developers interested in creating next-generation cross-chain solutions, particularly in areas such as:

• Cross-Chain DeFi: Lending, trading, derivatives, and CeDeFi products
• Infrastructure: Wallets, aggregators, and keepers
• Personalized LSDs: Liquid staking solutions
• Cross-Chain Games: Studios pioneering new cross-chain gaming experiences
• Other Applications: Unique projects that foster new synergies across blockchains

Synergy isn’t strictly focused on traditional DeFi, TON Accelerator is searching for developers interested in pushing the boundaries of cross-chain applications within the TON Virtual Machine (TVM) and EVM ecosystems, offering an opportunity for developers to work with state-of-the-art technologies and benefit from unparalleled mentorship and resources.

For those who are interested, please visit  https://www.tonacc.org/programs to apply.