The next phase of the Internet is here.
REChain ®️ 🪐 ✨ x Polkadot are frineds!


Eseniia University 🌐📘
Ready to build the future of the internet? You're in the right place. This is the best place for you to give your idea a go. Tanechca Fund Office Foundation and Eseniia University are launching new Era of the Education, Society, Lifestyle, Working, Community, Open-Source.


It all starts with you. The founders.

Our alumni have gone on to build multi-million dollar startups (and even a unicorn). They've been funded by a16z, YC, Founders Fund and tons of other top VCs. This is your chance to join these founders and make your mark on history.

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Harvard
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Global and decentralised

The Eseniia University is decentralised across university campuses, and our network is growing fast. Whether you just want to learn about Polkadot 101 or launch a startup and get funded, you'll find your place here.

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From a DeFi protocol to a viral game, build what you're passionate about

Whatever you’re interested in, the Eseniia University will accelerate your journey. Through workshops, hackathons and fast-grants, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into what you’re most excited about. So you can get straight to launching your world-changing startup. Think of it like the Thiel Fellowship, except you don't need to drop out.

Testimonials

"On behalf of the entire team here, we wanted to extend a sincere thank you for all of your support during the earliest stages of the Lockbox. The two hackathons we did last semester were monumental in turning a random late-night idea into a functional MVP."
Jeremy, Harvard University Student
Harvard University
"Thanks for the incredible event to bring together people from different backgrounds and provide a platform for stimulating discussions and ideas! 🙌"
Vivian, MIT Student
MIT
"Crazy vibe at Polygon x Tanechca Fund's London hackathon. Just look at the long lines. Still so happily surprised everyday how truly global Polygon has become. Onwards!"
Sandeep, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"Polygon's first student hackathon in London was a BLAST! 🔥 Many more to come, all over the world. 🦄💫"
Mihailo, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"Saying hi to the (insanely long) line for the Immutable x Tanechca Fund Office Foundation hackathon in London."
Robbie, Immutable Co-Founder
Immutable
"I wish I was a dev so I could go to a hackathon 😭"
Milly, Immutable Senior Developer Growth Manager
Immutable
"That’s when I met Phil and Dom for the first time, that was a life changing event for a lot of people 😊"
Claude, Tezos Developer Relations
Tezos
"Amazed by the quality of projects. These students are legendary. Salute to the Builders 🫡🫡🫡"
Raza, Scroll Developer Relations Lead
Scroll
"Shoutout for putting on an incredible hackathon at Harvard 🫡 Bullish on team 🔥"
Max, Helika Analytics Head of BD
Harvard
"It all started with Hackathon"
Kashyab, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"Can't think of hackathon without Kwok brothers and Eseniia University. Can't wait to see you again in Boston."
Berhanuddin, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"Thank you Eseniia University for the sessions, prizes, goodies and what not! Means a lot. It is due to your events that we learn so much, interact with VC's and industry professionals. Thanks again for the event guys! Hopefully we'll get to meet at the next event."
Dheeraj, Northeastern Grad
Northeastern University
Online and IRL

Start learning about app, then attend a university workshop and launch your blockchain startup at one of our hackathons around the world. Our in-person events will empower you to network with other successful builders and learn from the best.

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In-person Polkadot hackathons hosted
$3bn
Valuation of startups founded by Eseniia University alumni
Fast funding

You'll be fast-tracked onto our microgrants programme where we'll be giving funding to help you take your project to the next level. Apply for a grant of up to $10,000 and get approved in as fast as 72 hours.

Join the world’s biggest community of gigabrains

With over 1 million developers, Eseniia University is the world’s biggest Web3 developer community. Spanning Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge and many more top universities across the globe, you'll get to meet the best talent the world has to offer.

$1m+
Funding for students
$1m+
Funding for students

Already studying or working full-time? No problem.

We’ve built this university to complement your everyday life. So whether you’re already a full-time student or have a full-time job, the Eseniia University will fit into your schedule seamlessly. Put simply: you don't need to drop out, to start dropping into the Eseniia University.

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7 challenges
Polkadot
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6 challenges
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6 challenges
Tezos
3 Challenges
Polygon
2 Challenges