Announcing the "ERPC Startup Program" to Support Solana dApp Development

ELSOUL LABO B.V. (headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki) provides ERPC (Solana Enhanced RPC), a high-speed and stable RPC solution powered by over 300 edge servers worldwide. To further encourage Web3 and Solana development, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “ERPC Startup Program.”

What Is the ERPC Startup Program?

ERPC (Solana Enhanced RPC) automatically selects the nearest server to deliver low-latency, stable connections. For Solana dApps that demand high performance, ERPC ensures fast access from anywhere in the world.

However, many Web3 and Solana projects face significant infrastructure costs when testing or developing at mainnet scale. To address this challenge and help drive the mass adoption of crypto, we’ve launched the “ERPC Startup Program.”

3 Months of Free Access

Startup projects approved for this program can enjoy 3 months of free access to the following resources:

• ERPC Pro Plan
• Jupiter Pro Plan
• gRPC connections (3 IP addresses)

Together, these benefits amount to approximately €7,000 in value and enable you to test and develop Solana dApps under near-production conditions.

Participation Requirements

To join the “ERPC Startup Program,” please ensure you meet the following criteria (or be prepared to discuss any special circumstances):

1. You are building a software-based product or service on Solana.
2. Your company or project was founded within the last 5 years.
3. You have funding between €50,000 and €5,000,000 (including self-funding).
4. You maintain a valid website and a valid email address.
5. You or a core team member has a LinkedIn account.
6. You have joined the official Validators DAO Discord and completed the account verification process.
7. (Bonus) You are affiliated with a recognized accelerator or VC program.
8. (Bonus) Your application email address matches your company domain.

From Application to Launch

1. Submit the Application Form
   Fill out the online application form with the required details.

2. Review & Verification
   We will review your project to confirm eligibility. If we need additional information, we will contact you via email or Discord.

3. Onboarding
   Upon approval, we will provide setup instructions for the 3 months of free ERPC Pro access and other benefits.

4. Development & Testing
   Perform high-load testing and optimization using ERPC’s global infrastructure to simulate real-world demand.

ERPC Startup Program Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/xmQg36qPMvuKKAWj9

Program Background

Currently, numerous Web3 and Solana projects are eager to test under conditions close to mainnet or a production-scale environment. However, operating an RPC node capable of handling high-frequency transactions without downtime can be both technically challenging and expensive.

At ELSOUL LABO, we have leveraged our global network of over 300 edge servers to develop and provide low-latency, highly available RPC services through ERPC. By introducing the ERPC Startup Program, we aim to lower the barriers to development and accelerate the emergence of innovative Solana dApps.

Future Outlook

ELSOUL LABO B.V. works closely with various Solana-based projects and communities to build a sustainable and robust Web3 ecosystem. We hope this ERPC Startup Program will help cultivate the next generation of groundbreaking services on Solana.

Going forward, we will continue to advance solutions like Validators Solutions for stable node operations and develop tools such as SLV (Solana Validator tool), making it easier for more people to confidently leverage the Solana network.

We look forward to your continued support.

Reference Links

• ELSOUL LABO B.V. Official Website: https://labo.elsoul.nl
• Solana Enhanced RPC "ERPC": https://erpc.global
• Tuned Bare-Metal for Solana: https://erpc.global/en/tuned-bare-metal
• Validators Solutions (Validator Operations): https://validators.solutions
• SLV - The Tool for Solana Devs: https://slv.dev
• Validators DAO Official Discord: https://discord.gg/C7ZQSrCkYR