CastleDAO

CastleDAO takes place from August 24 to September 6, 2026 at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland. The two-week founder residency is built for founders, engineers, and operators working on ambitious technology companies across crypto, AI, and fintech.

Attendance is application-based and limited to around 80 participants. Everyone arrives with a project in motion, works from a dedicated builder space, and presents what they built during a live Demo Day.

The residency is designed around focused work with dedicated desks, 32-inch monitors, gigabit internet, 24/7 building access, quiet zones, and catering during intensive workdays. The program keeps formal programming light, with time protected for building, conversations, and recovery.

CastleDAO also includes movement and wellbeing activities such as kayaking, trail walks, stretching, guided breathwork, and access to wellness facilities. Accommodation is based at Rock Farm, Slane, with rooms, cabins, yurts, and bell tents held for accepted participants.

The residency closes with a Demo Day broadcast on a Solana ecosystem channel, giving participating teams a way to present their work to a wider builder and partner audience.