2025 kicked off with everyone staying LockedIn, and we’re right there with you. 

This year, we’ve got some big things in the works—and trust us, it’s going to be a wild ride.

We’ll be sharing all the exciting details as things unfold, but for now, here are some recent updates you won’t want to miss.

📍 AyaHQ x Lisk Incubation Program Cohort 2

We’re thrilled to announce that the AyaHQ x Lisk Incubation Program is officially open for registration! 

If you’re a founder or startup, this is your chance to take your project to the next level. 

Registration opens: Jan 15 – Feb 28

What’s up for grabs:

• Up to $20k in grants per project and with additional funding opportunities through the Lisk VC ecosystem.

• A spot at the Founders' Summit for top teams

• 3-month hybrid program (virtual + summit)

• Mentorship from global experts

We can’t wait to see the incredible projects that will come out of this!

📍 AyaLabs V2 Beta Test is Live!

AyaLabs V2 is officially in testing, and we’re fine-tuning it to give you a smooth experience. AyaLabs is here to empower onchain builders across Africa, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Come explore and help shape the future!

📍 Velocit8 Launch

Last year, we launched Velocit8—a product designed to help founders create their MVPs in just 8 weeks. Think about it: how many great ideas never see the light of day because the MVP process is too complex or too slow? Velocit8 solves that problem, helping founders get their products ready for market faster than ever. If you’re an aspiring founder, let’s help you create your DAO in just 8 weeks

📍 SOCCERSM Mainnet Launch + 50,000 LSK Token Airdrop!

Now, this one’s got us really excited. Soccersm, an AI-powered prediction platform and one of the standout projects from the Ayaversity Founders Program, is launching on the Lisk blockchain on January 15th! To celebrate, they’re giving away 50,000 LSK tokens through an epic airdrop.

• How to Participate:

  • Head over to soccersm.ai and sign up (first-come, first-serve starting Jan 16)

  • Join challenge pools or create your own

  • Withdraw your winnings in LSK tokens

• Airdrop Details:

  • Season 1 (Jan 15 – Feb 15): 10,000 LSK + 2,000 LSK to Trophy Pool

  • Season 2 (Feb 15 – Mar 15): 10,000 LSK + 3,000 LSK to Trophy Pool

  • Season 3 (Mar 15 – Apr 15): 20,000 LSK + 5,000 LSK to Trophy Pool

• Pro Tip: Hold trophies, join pools, and refer friends to unlock bigger rewards!

Follow Soccersm on X to find out more 

📍 AyaHQ Talent Collective

If you’ve been following along, it’s clear that this community is buzzing with potential. And if you’re looking to connect with other passionate builders, now’s the time. Join the Aya Talent Collective, where you can network, collaborate, and grow with like-minded people who are just as hungry to innovate as you are.

We’ve barely scratched the surface, and 2025 is already shaping up to be a year to remember. So, let’s keep building, innovating, and staying locked in together. 

Keep building! 🚀

AyaHQ