INNOVATION BOOT CAMP

by HUG x Lens

PROGRAM DATES: September 17th- 18th, 2024

We are looking for creatives who want to own and monetize their own audiences and be on the cutting edge of social media. Is that you?

Join us for Grow your Digital Garden with Lens: Decentralized Social Boot Camp, and receive real-time strategic, marketing, and creative education from HUG.

Connect with fellow creatives while earning the opportunity to learn insider knowledge from some of the leading experts at Lens and receive exclusive opportunities through HUG.

Registration closes September 6th at 12PM ET

WE'RE PARTNERING WITH LENS PROTOCOL TO HELP YOU:

  • Understand the Evolution of Social Media: Dive into the differences between Web2 and Web3 social platforms and discover why the shift to decentralized social media and follower ownership is happening now.

  • Monetize Your Content: Explore various revenue opportunities available through decentralized social media and see real-world examples of creators who have successfully monetized their presence on Lens.

  • Market Yourself Effectively: Gain valuable brand-building tips, learn how to retain and grow your audience, and discover strategies to amplify your creations both on Lens and beyond.

  • Get featured on HUG to an audience of more than 2M

  • Access exclusive opportunities to showcase your work both virtually and in-person through this partnership

HUG is an inclusive 30,000+ strong global community of creatives. Our mission is to empower all artists to become successful entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools and education to grow, connect with, and monetize their audience in innovative ways.

Join our community at thehug.xyz.

Lens is an open social network where users own their content and connections, and developers can build apps on the network.

Orb is a social app built on Lens and meticulously designed to connect, create, curate, and collect with friends.

Learn more at lens.xyz.

WHAT TO EXPECT

📣 REGISTRATION OPENS

Aug 8 - Sep 6

Sign up before Sep 6th to secure your spot!

🎓 PROGRAM TERM

Sep 17 - 18

2 days of live workshops and programming.

🤗 COMMUNITY CURATION

September 2024

HUG and Lens curators will vote the top creative works into a Gallery

🖼️ GALLERY OPENING

Fall 2024

The top artworks will be displayed at a gallery exhibition.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

For 2 days, you'll have two 75-minute workshops on Tuesday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 18th at 11 AM ET and 12:30 PM ET.

  • In this first workshop, we’ll establish program expectations and discuss the role of decentralized social media, onboarding on to Lens, and for what will be accomplished over the course of the program.

  • We’ll be joined by the leading creators on Lens to discuss how you build your own community and how to collaborate and grow alongside other creators.

  • In this class, we’ll share an overview of various revenue opportunities on decentralized social and provide case studies to inspire your own journey, as well!

  • In this class, you’ll learn:

    • Brand building tips and strategies for augmenting one’s brand through Web3 social tools

    • How to build a dedicated fan base on Lens, and how one can leverage the portability of one’s social graph for future audience growth and retention

    • Strategies to amplify one’s creations on Lens and through a HUG-hosted Open Call

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES

Innovation Boot Camp participants get access to exclusive opportunities such as gallery activations, features on the HUG homepage, and much more!

Check out our HUG alumni who collaborated with leading brands like L’Oréal, as well as other HUG-curated exhibitions all around the world.

  • TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY

  • UNITED NATIONS, GENEVA

  • SHIBUYA CROSSING, TOKYO

  • SUBURBS GALLERY, MONTRÉAL

  • SUPERLATIVE GALLERY, BALI

WE CANT WAIT TO WORK WITH YOU

  • Four live sessions from the leading technologists and educators in the space.

  • Get exclusive access to future curation opportunities

  • Get discovered and featured on HUG and across an audience of more than 2M.

Registration closes Sep 6th at 12PM ET

JOIN 1200+ HUG ALUMNI

  • LACY PERRY

    This has been the best online course I've ever participated in. You really pushed me forward to a place I'm not sure I would've ever gotten on my own. Forever grateful!

  • JOSEPHINE LF

    The course opened up new doors of creativity. I was able to understand how I can combine my interest for AI, my filmwork with my core message. Thank you for this incredible opportunity and making me part of the HUG family.

  • ALLTHEUS

    This was a FANTASTICALLY great course that has reset my bearings on my artistic journey. HUG has a great team and community to help, learn from and grow as an artist, creative technologist, and person.

  • AMY DIGI

    I cannot thank the Hug team enough for their support and encouragement. AI was once scary to me, and is now accessible. Thank you for helping me take my work to the next level.

  • CAROLYN HAMMOND

    Taking part in this series of workshops has been transformational for me on so many levels. Many thanks to HUG and the Innovation Lab team for sparking this chain of thought and facilitating this process.

  • GEMMA

    Thank you immensely for facilitating this class. The structure and materials provided were exceptionally well-organized, and the presenters delivered their content with outstanding proficiency. You guys are amazing! Much Gratitude!!!

  • @NERVY4TRESS

    To be or not to be the creator of my destiny! I'm unmasking my inhibitions and launching an NFT collection with the guidance of Hug Studios Innovation Laboratory led by @Michael_Littig!

  • BELDINE SABWA

    I just want to say how grateful I am to have taken part in this and to learn and connect with different artists across the world. I always looked forward to Tuesdays for the last 6 weeks to learn something new. So grateful to the HUG and Stability AI team for encouraging us to believe in ourselves and start from where we are and grow.

  • EMIL

    The Innovation Laboratory was a 10+/10 experience!!

  • VEL LY

    I'm in love with HUG and I truly appreciate the work you do and the way you support artists and help them grow!

  • GWEN

    HUG has created a community of wonderful peers! The process of just DOING despite fear and stuff was invaluable!!!

  • TORRY

    Great leadership and cohort. I feel very motivated and inspired after the Innovation Lab!

  • @MONTALUT

    Finally got to catch up on @thehugxyz's Innovation Lab, and @Michael_Littig, I'm totally blown away with session1! Really needed that conversation, even via recording, and I'm now feeling sparked in many places to investigate my personal art again alongside building @LeadiaGrowth.

  • @KAY_WREN_

    Massive thank you and gratitude for everyone who’s supported and helped me🤗 Huge love to everyone at @thehugxyz, @Michael_Littig, @cropcircle_eth, @amymcmai for the lab that shook all the rocks from my brain and lit a fire under my toosh to launch 😂🥹🔥🙏

  • SONIA GIL

    I want to thank the whole HUG team for creating the Innovation Lab and giving artists the opportunity to enhance their art with AI. I’ve heard that 2024 is the year of AI, so, either you surf it or you will drown!! For me as an artist, this Innovation Lab was very inspiring. It was a way of challenging myself, learning new things, finding new purpose and celebrating these incredible and overwhelming times we are living!

  • @REBECCASIRAART

    Just wrapped up my first week of @thehugxyz's Innovation Laboratory program! It's been an amazing week (only 1 to go 😢) so far exploring creativity + collaborating with other artists! Thanks @amymcmai + @Michael_Littig for great case studies, guests, + connections! 🤗

JOIN TODAY FOR FREE

FAQ

    • Content Creators: Individuals looking to own their social media presence and audiences through decentralized platforms.

    • Entrepreneurial Creators: Those eager to explore new brand-building and revenue opportunities within the Web3 ecosystem.

    • Community Builders: Creators interested in growing and engaging with a dedicated audience on decentralized social networks.

    • Web3 Enthusiasts: Anyone curious about the future of social media and how decentralized technologies like Lens are revolutionizing the space

    • All Experience Levels: Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this course is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools for everyone.

    • Creatives who aren't interested in collaborating or connecting with others

    • Those who prefer to work on their own without any guidance or mentorship

    • Creatives who aren’t interested in experimenting with decentralized social media and follower ownership

  • The live 2-day program will take place September 17th-18th, 2024, from 11AM-1:30PM ET.

    Can't make it live? Recordings will be available for you to catch up on your own time.

  • During the two day program from September 17th-18th, 2024, the cohort will meet live a total of 4 times for 75 minutes each at 11:00 AM ET and 12:30 PM ET.

  • You are not required to attend live. Each workshop will be recorded so you can catch up at any point. However, each session incorporates interactive discussions to foster collaboration and support, so you will benefit from attending live.

  • We welcome anyone who is willing to learn! The Innovation Boot Camp is designed to support creatives of all experience levels, whether you’re a seasoned creative technologist or have never collaborated with decentralized tools before.

    Our team of experts will guide you through the process step-by-step, and you'll have access to a private Discord server where you can ask questions and receive community support.

  • We will allocate time in our live workshops for questions.

    While we can’t guarantee feedback from our teams for every single question, we encourage use of the Discord channel for community support.