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Do you wanna start your own project?
Do you wanna start your own project?
You have an idea, but you do not have the capital to realize it? Then apply to one of the many grant programs that exist in the Near ecosystem. But before you apply, prepare yourself, and read our detailed Grant Guide!
What you need to apply for a grant:
Pitch deck
What is your business model? Estimated TVL, user base, MVP, do you have a community? What is the plan to achieve it?
What are the Unique selling points/ different features from the competitors? Problem trying to solve/ Roadmap & Grant requirement?
What is your GTM (Go To Market) strategy?
Do you have a Proof of Concept?
Contact info: Project Description / Project Website / Online Presence/ Project Contact Telegram Handle / Project Email
Ecosystem funding tracks
NEAR Foundation
NEAR Foundation
What Blockchain: NEAR Protocol
Types of grant: Fast (<$50k), Big (>$50)
Review process: Fast up to 4 weeks, Big more than 4 weeks
Categories that get funded: Everything except DeFi
Aurora
Aurora
What Blockchain: Aurora Network (EVM)
Types of grant: Fast (<$50k), Big (>$50)
Review process: Fast up to 4 weeks, Big more than 4 weeks
Categories that get funded: Every category
Proximity
Proximity
What Blockchain: NEAR Protocol, Aurora
Types of grant: Fast (<$50k), Big (>$50)
Review process: Fast up to 4 weeks, Big more than 4 weeks
Categories that get funded: Only DeFi
Octopus Network
Octopus Network
What Blockchain: NEAR Protocol, EVM compatible blockchain with IBC bridge, Cosmos
Types of grant: Accelerator Programm (<$50k), Big (>$50)
Review process: Fast up to 4 weeks, Big more than 4 weeks
Categories that get funded: Everything except DeFi
Bonus: IDO Airdrop Support with $500k in $OCT per project
Mintbase
Mintbase
What Blockchain: NEAR Protocol
Types of grant: Level 1 up to $10k, Level 2 up to $50k, Level 3 more than $100k.
Review process: Level 1 needs 2 approvals, Level 2 needs 3 approvals, Level 3 needs a pitch call + 5 approvals
Categories that get funded: Has to be built on/with Mintbase
Bonus: Feedback during application process and evaluation, introduction to related teams/projects, VC introduction
Other specific grant types
Grants Milestone Review
Once you reach a milestone, the Grants team reviews it to ensure the milestone has been reached and met before our finance team releases the funds.
Important info about the milestones:
Please use this template (make a copy) to submit the milestone check:
Submit this document to report your milestone completion
After submission, you should allow up to 5 business days for our technical reviewer to review the application and contact you with any questions. Once all steps are complete and the milestone is met, we will send you an email confirming the milestone and the invoice team for payments.
If you have any questions about the Grant Program, you can contact the Grant Support Channel on Discord. Just follow the link by clicking the button below.
Scale your project with Venture Capital!
MetaWeb Venture Capital
Stealth Capital
Dragonfly Capital
Move Capital
You have already launched a project and need capital to scale? Then click on the button and fill out the form, so we can connect you with suitable Venture Capitals from our network. If we find a suitable VC you will receive an email from us or the VC directly.
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