bennetwork
A global network of student founders, alumni, and companies built through the Blockchain Education Network.
Followed by 25k+ in Web3
From dorm rooms to billion-dollar protocols
Founded in 2014, BEN is one of the largest and longest-running networks connecting blockchain students, professors, and alumni worldwide. We help founders launch and scale real projects through events, mentorship, and warm intros across the ecosystem. BEN Ventures backs student founders building Web3 startups, and our partnerships with university blockchain labs — including UF's Algorand-funded Blockchain Lab — bridge academic research and industry.
Education meets entrepreneurship
One scalable platform to empower learners, identify their needs, and connect them with the right resources — scalable to thousands of potential Web3 builders.
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100 universities and blockchain clubs across 35+ countries
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