Tiger Cohort is a London-based accelerator programme launched by Tiger Royalties and Investments, an emerging technology incubation and venture studio developing AI agent entrepreneurs focused on utility meme coin projects. Led by serial crypto entrepreneur and Argo Blockchain founder Jonathan Bixby, eight hand-picked participants will undergo an intensive eight-week programme. Afterward, up to two will be selected to receive £250,000 each in incubation funding and resources to advance their projects.
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Tiger Cohort will begin with an initial three-day in-person intensive session, where participants will be paired with expert advisors who will serve as their dedicated mentors throughout the programme. Participants will attend lectures and keynote speeches from leading industry figures before transitioning to a seven-week remote mentorship phase culminating in project incubations.
"We believe AI is set to redefine the future of utility meme coins, and London is poised to be the epicentre of this fusion. The intention of Tiger Cohort is to bring together the brightest minds in AI and cryptocurrency to innovate solutions to further advance this emerging market ecosystem. We're not just funding projects—we're building a network where utility meme coins can deliver real-world value powered by artificial intelligence."
- Jonathan Bixby, Executive Director of Tiger Royalties and Investments
Join an elite cohort of founders building the next wave of utility meme coins.
Tiger Cohort is searching for visionary developers creating AI agents that enhance meme coin utility. Whether it's a trading assistant, fraud detection system, trend predictor, community engagement tool, or tokenomics model—if your AI solution advances meme coins, we want you to be part of the programme. There are no limits to creativity.
Learn directly from industry veterans including Jonathan Bixby (Argo Blockchain founder) and Ben Schiller (CoinDesk). Receive personalised mentorship to transform your AI agent concept into a market-ready utility meme coin.
Move beyond speculative assets to create meme coins with actual utility and real-world applications. Develop AI-powered solutions that bring lasting value to the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Up to two projects selected to receive £250,000 each in incubation funding and resources. All participants gain invaluable development support throughout the programme.
Connect with key players in the AI and crypto ecosystems from London's vibrant tech hub. Build relationships with industry leaders, fellow founders, and potential investors worldwide.
Katie Pilbeam is a knowledgeable news presenter and business host with a wealth of live studio, breaking news and on location broadcasting experience. She has worked for Reuters TV, TRT World, TalkTV, London Live News, IG Markets, London Stock Exchange, TP ICAP, The Times and Proactive Investors. Katie is also a trained financial market analyst.
Jonathan Bixby, Technology leader and founder/investor in LSE-listed Argo Blockchain and North American companies East Side Games and Koho Financial. He has raised over $650M USD in venture capital and has created over $3B USD in market capitalization in startup companies around the world.
Benjamin Schiller is CoinDesk's managing editor for features and opinion. Previously, he was editor-in-chief at BREAKER Magazine and a staff writer at Fast Company. He holds some ETH, BTC and LINK.
In-person kickoff bringing together all eight participants with programme advisors and industry-leading speakers for an immersive experience designed to transform your AI agent project. Receive personalised feedback on your concept's market potential and technical feasibility from experts who understand both AI and crypto ecosystems. Engage in strategic planning sessions, learn from guest lectures, navigate regulatory challenges, and build connections with potential collaborators and investors. The workshop balances structured sessions with valuable informal networking, setting a strong foundation for your project with direct, hands-on guidance from industry leaders who've been there before.
Weekly advisor check-ins and technical development support accessible to participants worldwide. Focused on building and refining your AI-powered utility meme coin project with expert guidance.
Present your project to the full advisor panel. Up to two top projects may be selected to receive £250,000 each in incubation funding and resources to further develop their utility meme coin projects.
Be part of London's revolutionary fusion of AI and cryptocurrency. Transform your AI expertise into the next generation of utility meme coins
APPLY NOW →Applications close at midnight (GMT) on 31 March 2025
We welcome established AI agent entrepreneurs looking to develop utility meme coin projects, led by teams with proven technical capabilities and a clear vision. Ideal candidates must be available for the full eight-week programme starting April 28th, 2025, and able to travel to London for the three-day in-person kickoff event.
Our selection process includes an initial application review, technical assessment of your project, and interviews for shortlisted teams. Projects are evaluated based on their technical foundation, utility potential, team capabilities, and commitment to creating lasting value in the crypto ecosystem, with final selections made by our panel of industry-leading advisors.
Up to two top-performing projects may be selected to receive £250,000 each in incubation funding and resources. All participants receive comprehensive technical development support, marketing guidance, legal and compliance assistance, plus access to Tiger's extensive network of industry contacts and potential investors.
The programme begins with a three-day intensive in-person workshop in London, followed by seven weeks of remote mentorship and development support. The experience culminates in final presentations where up to two projects to be selected for incubation funding, with ongoing support from the Tiger network.
Successful applications demonstrate a clear understanding of both AI agent technology and utility token economics. We look for teams with technical expertise, market awareness, and a unique approach that combines meme appeal with genuine utility. Projects should be beyond the conceptual stage with at least preliminary technical documentation.
Yes, we welcome applications from AI agent entrepreneurs worldwide. All participants must be able to travel to London for the three-day in-person component at the start of the programme. Please note that we do not provide visa support for selected international participants.
All participating projects will continue to receive support from the Tiger Cohort network, technical advisors, and marketing resources. We maintain an alumni network for ongoing collaboration opportunities, with selected projects receiving additional incubation support.
We define utility as tangible functionality beyond speculative value. This could include AI-powered services, governance capabilities, access to products/services, rewards systems, or integration with real-world applications. Successful projects will clearly demonstrate how their token creates actual user value through innovative AI applications.
Tiger Royalties and Investments Plc (AIM: TIG) is an investment vehicle focused on incubating technology projects. Following the acquisition of Bixby Technology Inc. in early 2025, the Company will focus on identifying technology enterprises to invest in and incubate by providing incubation services and strategic guidance to technology entrepreneurs whilst continuing in its existing investing policy of identifying and investing in the global natural resources sector.
Bixby Technology Inc. will be focused on targeting new fast-growth technology products and projects, these may include equity, securities, meme coins and other form of beneficial interests or digital assets. For more information, please visit: www.tigerinvests.com
8 Projects - 8 Weeks - £250K in resources
