YZi Labs has announced the launch of EASY Residence, a 10-week global incubation program for early-stage teams in the Web3, AI, and healthcare sectors.

The first cohort will start on June 2, 2025, in Silicon Valley, California, and conclude on August 10, 2025.

The program will accept 10 to 20 selected teams, providing support including accommodation, meals, a dedicated workspace, and access to a network of mentors, builders, and investors.

Applications are currently open and will close on May 21, 2025.

🔗 Source: YZi Labs

🧠 Food for thought

1️⃣ Immersive incubation programs significantly improve startup survival rates

YZi Labs’ approach of providing comprehensive support (accommodation, meals, workspace) aligns with data showing that structured incubation dramatically increases startup success rates.

Research indicates approximately 87% of startups that participate in incubator programs remain operational after five years, compared to the 90% failure rate typical for startups without such support 1.

This residential model eliminates everyday distractions and financial pressures, allowing founders to focus entirely on product development, aligning with CZ’s quoted principle about success coming from “how well you do a few selected things.”

The trend toward immersive programs reflects a growing recognition that early-stage startups benefit from more than just funding; they need comprehensive ecosystem support to overcome the critical first stages of development.

Similar successful models can be seen in programs like NYU’s Future Labs, which provides in-kind benefits valued up to $500,000, including legal assistance and resources from technology partners 2.

2️⃣ Web3, AI and healthcare convergence represents a strategic focus on transformative technologies

YZi Labs’ decision to target the intersection of Web3, AI, and healthcare reflects an emerging industry consensus about where the next wave of innovation will occur.

These three areas are increasingly converging, with blockchain technology enabling secure patient data ownership while AI enhances the analysis capabilities necessary for personalized medicine 3.

The program’s mentor selection—featuring leaders from both Web3 (Vitalik Buterin, CZ) and healthcare/AI (Dr. Le Cong)—strategically bridges traditionally separate domains, suggesting a focus on interdisciplinary innovation.

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