YZi Labs Expands EASY Residency to Four Hubs; Dubai to Host Final Demo Day as BNB Chain MVB May Support Startups

• Four global hubs: Dubai (final demo day), San Francisco, New York, Singapore

• Up to $500,000 funding per startup: $150,000 for 5% via SAFE plus $350,000 on an uncapped SAFE

• Mentorship from industry leaders and integration with BNB Chain’s MVB accelerator; season runs Oct 6–Dec 5, 2025

EASY Residency Season 2 expansion: YZi Labs launches an eight-week four-hub program (Oct 6–Dec 5, 2025) offering mentorship and up to $500,000 funding. Apply via COINOTAG.

YZi Labs expands EASY Residency to four global hubs, Dubai, San Francisco, New York, and Singapore, with Dubai hosting the final demo day.

Published: October 18, 2025 | Updated: October 18, 2025 | Author: COINOTAG

What is EASY Residency Season 2?

EASY Residency Season 2 is an eight-week accelerator-style residency run by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) that supports founders building in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The program runs from October 6 to December 5, 2025, across four hubs and combines funding, mentorship and curated workshops to help startups scale.

How does EASY Residency support startups?

The program provides structured mentorship, hands-on workshops and cohort-based networking across four physical hubs—Dubai (central hub and demo day host), San Francisco, New York and Singapore. Startups accepted into Season 2 are eligible for up to $500,000 in capital: a standard $150,000 SAFE for 5% equity plus an additional $350,000 on an uncapped SAFE. The residency integrates BNB Chain’s MVB accelerator to provide operational playbooks developed over ten prior MVB seasons. Source: YZi Labs announcement (October 17, 2025) and BNB Chain program materials.

YZi Labs launched the second season of its EASY Residency, an eight-week program created to empower entrepreneurs operating in Web3, AI, and biotechnology. The residency, which started on October 6, 2025 and runs through December 5, 2025, provides startups with mentorship, capital, and a global network to scale and grow.

The YZi Labs announcement noted this year’s four-hub expansion to address challenges encountered in the inaugural season, including visa and logistical hurdles. Dubai will serve as the central hub and host the concluding demo day alongside Binance Blockchain Week events. Each city will host workshops, lectures and in-person sessions linked through a shared network to encourage cross-hub collaboration among founders.

Advantages for participating startups

Season 2 incorporates BNB Chain’s Most Valuable Builder (MVB) accelerator, which has supported early-stage founders through ten prior seasons. The combined offering brings structured accelerator curriculum together with YZi Labs’ founder-focused residency model.

Startups in the program gain access to mentorship from industry figures and institutional perspectives. Advisors and contributors include leading ecosystem builders and founders—publicly referenced figures in past YZi Labs programming have included CZ, Vitalik Buterin, Sandeep Nailwal and Matt Huang—providing guidance on product strategy, growth, governance and leadership.

The curriculum centers on priority verticals relevant to funders and markets: stablecoins and payments, Web3 creator tools, agentic AI and gene therapy. Over eight weeks, founders receive practical sessions, product feedback, go-to-market support and investor introductions designed to accelerate traction and readiness for demo day.

Startups accepted into the residency are eligible for direct investment terms described above. The combined SAFE structure (equity SAFE plus uncapped SAFE) is intended to provide early runway while preserving optionality for later financings. Financial and legal terms should be reviewed by founders with counsel prior to acceptance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does EASY Residency provide to participating startups?

Startups can receive up to $500,000: $150,000 for 5% equity via a SAFE and an additional $350,000 on an uncapped SAFE. These terms combine immediate runway with supplemental capital to support product development and go-to-market activities during and after the residency.

When and where does EASY Residency Season 2 take place?

Season 2 runs from October 6 to December 5, 2025. Programming takes place across four hubs—Dubai (final demo day), San Francisco, New York and Singapore—with local events connected via a shared global network to enable collaboration among cohorts.

Key Takeaways

• Global expansion: YZi Labs expanded EASY Residency to four hubs to improve accessibility and mitigate prior visa and logistics challenges.
• Substantial capital: Up to $500,000 in combined SAFE funding supports early-stage scaling and product development.
• Expert mentorship & structure: Integration with BNB Chain’s MVB accelerator and access to experienced advisors accelerates founder readiness for market and investment.

Conclusion

The EASY Residency Season 2 expansion positions YZi Labs to deliver a more accessible, structured and well-funded pathway for founders in Web3, AI and biotech. With four global hubs, a clear eight-week curriculum, and meaningful funding and mentorship, the program aims to shorten startup time-to-market and strengthen investor readiness. For applications and program updates, refer to official YZi Labs and BNB Chain announcements; reporting compiled by COINOTAG, October 18, 2025.