Join the UBEC Ecosystem
Apply to become a core participant in the Ubuntu Bioregional Economic Commons
"I am because we are" — Ubuntu
Four Pathways to Participation
The UBEC Protocol allocates 65% of tokens to core beneficiaries who are building regenerative food systems and local food sovereignty. Choose the pathway that best matches your role in this work.
Farmer
Small-scale farmers transitioning to regenerative practices
Apply as Farmer →Community
Groups building collective food sovereignty and local resilience
Apply as Community →Community Activator
Facilitators and trainers supporting regenerative transitions
Apply as Activator →Living Lab
Educational institutions with environmental monitoring capacity
Apply as Living Lab →Application Process
Submit Application
Complete the form for your chosen pathway with details about your work and vision.
Review Period
Our evaluation committee reviews your application (30-90 days depending on type).
Community Validation
We may reach out to references and community members you've worked with.
Decision & Onboarding
Approved applicants receive token allocation and begin the onboarding process.
What We Look For
Regenerative Commitment
Practices that restore and enhance ecosystems, soil health, and biodiversity rather than depleting them.
Community Benefit
Work that strengthens local food sovereignty and creates shared value for communities, not just individual profit.
Ubuntu Alignment
Embodiment of "I am because we are" — practices of reciprocity, mutual aid, and interconnection.
Human Scale
Operations sized appropriately for community benefit — not industrial extraction but sustainable stewardship.
Need Help?
Read the Guides
Detailed onboarding guides for each participant type explain the full process and requirements.
View Participation Guide →Join Office Hours
Weekly office hours for prospective applicants. Get your questions answered live.
View Schedule →Contact Us
Have questions about your application? Reach out to our team directly.
applications@ubec.network