Great news for builders and researchers!
We’ve heard from several teams that a little more runway would help them finalize strong proposals. To ensure everyone has the time they need, the submission deadline for Beta Cohort 2 has been extended to May 31, 2025 (23:59 UTC‑7).
Everything else about the program remains the same—same focus areas, same evaluation criteria, same mentorship and ecosystem support—just more time to polish your ideas.
Quick Recap of Beta Cohort 2
| Details | |
|---|---|
| What | DIF Labs Request for Proposals – Beta Cohort 2 |
| Why | Advance high‑leverage work at the intersection of identity, trust & emerging tech |
| Who | DIF members, plus non‑member mentors |
| Tracks | Personhood Credentials · Content Authenticity · Applied Cryptography · Verifiable AI · Industry‑Aligned Applications |
| Project Length | 2‑3 months (target) |
| Support | Mentorship · Ecosystem integration · Community collaboration |
Updated Submission Details
- New Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Submit To: labs@identity.foundation
- Format: 2–3 page PDF or Markdown covering Title & Summary, Problem & Approach, Outcomes, Timeline, and Team.
Short‑listed teams may be invited to a brief interview or pitch call in early June.
Need a refresher?
The full call—including focus‑area descriptions, eligibility, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria—lives here: DIF Labs Proposal Process →
FAQs
Q — I already submitted. Do I need to resend?
No. If you’re happy with your submission, you’re all set. If you’d like to revise it before May 31, simply email the updated version and note “Revised Proposal” in the subject line.
Q — Can I still ask questions?
Absolutely. Reach out anytime to labs@identity.foundation or ping the Labs Chairs in the DIF Slack.
We’re excited to see even more innovative ideas come to life with this extra time. Let’s build something extraordinary together!
— The DIF Labs Team