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# GLOBAL FUNDING, ECOSYSTEM & BD HANDBOOK 2026

**Версия проверки:** 20 июля 2026  
**Назначение:** LLM-ready операционный справочник для выбора и самостоятельного исследования грантов, акселераторов, инвестиций, incentives, государственных R&D-программ, procurement, ecosystem support и BD-маршрутов по pitch/deck проекта.

> Этот файл расширяет базовый Web3 Funding & BD Operational Playbook. Новые разделы ниже имеют приоритет над старыми описаниями, если статусы или механики конфликтуют.

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## Быстрая навигация

> **Collider / карта возможностей.** Collider — закрытый клуб предпринимателей, builders и исследователей, которым важно видеть новые рынки раньше остальных. Внутри клуба такие карты funding, BD, грантов и экосистем превращаются в конкретные интро, разборы и треки действий.


- **PART I** — operating model: механизмы, scoring, application/BD workflows.
- **PART II** — non-EVM reality check: Solana, Sui, Aptos, Algorand, NEAR, Cosmos/Interchain, Celestia, Aleo, Miden, Tezos, Mina и др.
- **PART III** — protocol-native accelerators: Uniswap, Wormhole, Colosseum, MVB, Base Batches и др.
- **PART IV–X** — government/public funding: Singapore, Gulf, EU, UK, Canada, LATAM.
- **PART XI–XV** — global routing, XLSX reconciliation, LLM prompts, application templates, deadline watchlist.
- **PART XVI / Sections 40–49** — расширенный self-study atlas: program/apply links, recipients, portfolios, reports, governance, docs, ecosystem directories и исходные ссылки из XLSX.

### Самый быстрый способ изучать конкретную программу

Ищите название программы в документе дважды:
1. **основная карточка** — анализ, актуальность, процесс и рекомендации;
2. **Research Atlas** — ссылки на application, recipients, reports, forum/governance, docs и ecosystem.

---

# PART I — OPERATING MODEL: КАК ИЗ PITCH ПОЛУЧИТЬ FUNDING / ECOSYSTEM / BD ROUTE

## LLM-ready руководство: от pitch/deck к конкретному треку грантов, incentives, акселераторов, инвестиций, procurement и BD

**Версия статусов:** 20 июля 2026  
**Язык:** русский  
**Назначение:** этот файл загружается в LLM вместе с pitch deck / one-pager / GitHub / метриками проекта.  
**Задача LLM:** не перечислить программы, а выбрать реально доступные механизмы и построить исполнимый план: что сделать, в каком порядке, через какой канал, с какими материалами и KPI — и где не тратить время.

> Это операционный playbook, а не каталог. Статусы меняются. Перед реальным действием LLM обязан проверить официальный источник и actual application endpoint.

---

# 0. Пять разных механизмов — не называйте всё «грантами»

1. **P — Proposal / milestone grant.** Сначала заявка, review, milestones, KYC/contract, выплаты по этапам.
2. **S — Ship-first / retro funding.** Сначала продукт, деплой и measurable impact; деньги — за уже доказанный результат.
3. **T — Traction / incentive.** Нужно развернуть продукт, зарегистрироваться и генерировать TVL/volume/users/impact.
4. **A — Accelerator / investment.** Отбор компании, интервью и investor-style due diligence; возможны SAFE/SAFT/equity/token terms.
5. **B — BD / strategic partnership.** Нет нормальной открытой grant-form: нужны internal champion, конкретный pilot/workload и measurable joint value.

**Критическая ошибка:** сделать один grant proposal и массово отправить его в 20 экосистем.

Правильная цепочка:

`pitch → extraction of facts → hard gates → shortlist 3–7 routes → chain-specific proof → correct mechanism → submission/BD → follow-up → milestones`.

---

# 1. Инструкция для LLM

Загрузите этот файл и pitch/deck проекта. По возможности приложите:
- GitHub;
- live/testnet/mainnet links;
- metrics: users, tx, volume, TVL, revenue;
- fundraising history;
- legal entity / geography;
- partners, LOI, pilots;
- security/audits.

Промпт:

```text
Ты — Funding & Ecosystem BD Operator.

Используй приложенный Web3 Funding & BD Operational Playbook как набор правил, а не как каталог.

1. Извлеки из pitch только факты. Не додумывай отсутствующее.
2. Проверь hard gates и актуальный статус каждого механизма.
3. Выбери максимум 7 направлений:
   NOW = 0–14 дней;
   NEXT = 15–45 дней;
   LATER = 46–90 дней / ожидание окна;
   DO NOT APPLY = явно исключить.
4. Для каждого направления дай:
   - fit и score;
   - точный механизм;
   - актуальный статус;
   - что изменить в pitch;
   - missing proof;
   - assets;
   - пошаговый процесс;
   - контактную/BD-стратегию;
   - application thesis;
   - milestones/KPI;
   - причины отказа;
   - stop condition.
5. Не советуй "подать грант", если программа закрыта, retroactive, incentive-based или relationship-driven.
6. Если playbook старше 7 дней — перепроверь статус по official source и actual form.
7. Составь 30/60/90-day execution board.
```

---

# 2. Что извлечь из pitch

| Поле | Что извлечь |
|---|---|
| Product | Что реально делает продукт |
| Customer | Кто использует / платит |
| Stage | idea / prototype / testnet / mainnet / revenue |
| Core tech | EVM, Solana, Move, ZK, MPC, privacy, payments и т.д. |
| Open source | Что реально можно открыть |
| Deployments | Где уже развернуто |
| Traction | Users, tx, volume, TVL, revenue |
| Distribution | Как появляются пользователи |
| Chain dependency | Почему нужна конкретная сеть |
| Funding ask | Сколько и на что |
| Runway | Сколько месяцев |
| Team proof | Почему команда исполнит |
| Compliance | KYC/KYB, sanctions, Travel Rule, licensing |
| Pilots | LOI, design partners, integrations |
| Deliverables | Что можно сделать за 1/3/6 месяцев |
| Public-good layer | Что полезно ecosystem вне коммерческого продукта |

Если данных нет — `UNKNOWN`, а не маркетинговая догадка.

---

# 3. Hard gates

## Gate A — статус

- `OPEN`: можно подаваться сейчас.
- `ROLLING`: прием постоянный/периодический.
- `CLOSED`: нельзя советовать apply.
- `UPCOMING`: готовим пакет.
- `VERIFY`: страницы противоречат друг другу / intake не подтвержден.
- `BD-ONLY`: открытого стандартного grant intake не найдено.

## Gate B — механизм

Не путать:
- grant и investment;
- retro funding и pre-funding;
- liquidity incentive и development grant;
- audit subsidy и runway;
- accelerator и non-dilutive grant.

## Gate C — chain-native value

Плохой тезис: **«мы мультичейн, просто портируемся сюда».**

Нужны ответы:
- какую проблему конкретной сети решаем;
- почему архитектура/дистрибуция/ликвидность этой сети дает уникальный результат;
- какой KPI получает ecosystem;
- почему продукт жив после funding.

## Gate D — readiness

Проверить:
- deployed contract / demo;
- GitHub;
- security plan;
- onchain metrics;
- milestones;
- budget;
- legal/KYC;
- integration owner.

---

# 4. Scoring — 100 баллов

- Strategic fit — 25.
- Technical / chain-native fit — 20.
- Evidence / traction — 20.
- Mechanism fit — 15.
- Execution readiness — 10.
- Access / relationship — 10.

Штрафы:
- `-25`: программа закрыта, а план предлагает apply.
- `-20`: generic multichain port.
- `-15`: просится development grant в retro/incentive программу.
- `-15`: нет shipped product там, где он обязателен.
- `-10`: budget = payroll без ecosystem outcomes.
- `-10`: нет измеримых milestones.
- `-10`: обещания TVL/users без distribution plan.

Интерпретация:
- 80–100: NOW.
- 65–79: NOW/NEXT после закрытия gaps.
- 50–64: LATER / relationship building.
- <50: DO NOT APPLY.

---

# 5. Master status map — 20.07.2026

> **Collider / не просто список грантов.** Самая ценная часть funding-карты — понимать, где программа действительно живая, кто принимает решения и через кого лучше заходить. В Collider мы используем такие карты как рабочий слой для поиска партнёров, денег и точек входа в новые экосистемы.


| Направление | Механизм | Действие сейчас |
|---|---|---|
| Solana Foundation Funding | P / A | **ROLLING** — public-good grant / convertible grant / RFP по fit |
| Base | S / A | **ACTIVE** — ship → rewards/Builder Grants; founder route отдельно |
| Optimism | S / P / B | **TRANSITION/WATCH** — Season 9 закрыт; строить impact |
| Celo | S / T / P / A | **ACTIVE MIXED** — Proof of Ship/Support Streams/Builder Fund; Prezenti S2 закрыт |
| Stellar SCF | P | **OPEN** — SCF #45, ориентир дедлайна 16.08.2026 |
| BNB Chain | P / A | **ACTIVE** — grants + rolling MVB/BIA |
| Avalanche | S / P | **MIXED** — последний Retro9000 round закрыт 17.07 |
| Polygon | P / B | **NO GENERIC OPEN INTAKE FOUND** — monitor + BD |
| Arbitrum | P / B | **CLOSED/PREPARE** — D.A.O. S3 закрыт |
| Scroll | subsidy | **ACTIVE SECURITY SUBSIDY**; generic product/community intake закрыт |
| Sui | A / T | **ROLLING/CURRENT PROGRAMS** |
| Fuse | P | **ACTIVE** — Ember + Business Grant |
| Hedera / THA | P / co-funding | **ACTIVE** — institutional DD |
| Oasis Sapphire | P / B | **VERIFY/BD-FIRST** |
| Ethereum ESP | P | **TARGETED ONLY** — Wishlist/RFP model |
| Aptos / Thala Foundry | P / A | **ACTIVE/VERIFY EXACT CALL** |
| Web3 Foundation / Polkadot | P | **ACTIVE/VERIFY TRACK** |
| XRPL | P / A / B | **NO OPEN GENERAL GRANT CALL**; accelerators/ecosystem intake |
| Canton Development Fund | P / B | **ACTIVE** — endorsement/member route важен |
| Kava Rise | T | **ACTIVE INCENTIVE** — deploy + TVL |
| Lisk | A / P | **MIXED** — investment-first routes |
| Cardano Catalyst / Intersect | P | **UPCOMING / SEPARATE** |
| Tempo | B | **BD-FIRST** — mainnet live |
| Circle / Arc | P / A / B | **GRANT FORM CLOSED/WATCH** |
| Stable | B / incentives | **MAINNET LIVE/BD-FIRST** |
| Codex | B | **BD/DESIGN-PARTNER** |
| Usual / USD0 | B / incentives | **BD/INTEGRATION** |
| MiniPay | B | **ACTIVE DISTRIBUTION ROUTE** |
| Superchain cross-chain BD | B / S | **ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT FIRST** |

---

# 6. Program playbooks

## 6.1 Solana Foundation Funding Program

**Тип:** P + A  
**Статус:** ROLLING  
**Использовать:** public-good/open-source deliverable, Solana-native research/infra, либо коммерческий компонент, для которого подходит convertible/investment route.

### Как заходить

Не начинайте с «сколько дадут за порт». Сделайте **Solana-specific problem statement**:

1. Что нельзя/невыгодно сделать на текущем стеке?
2. Что Solana дает архитектурно или по distribution?
3. Что останется ecosystem как reusable public good?
4. Что остается коммерческим продуктом?

Для обычного гранта carve-out:
- open-source component;
- developer tooling/infra;
- docs;
- reproducible demo;
- measurable ecosystem use.

Если продукт proprietary/venture-scale — не притворяться public good. Проверять convertible grant / investment path.

### Процесс

1. 2-page Solana fit memo.
2. Technical feasibility spike / PoC.
3. Отделить public-good deliverables от proprietary roadmap.
4. Milestone budget: результат → acceptance criteria → сумма → срок.
5. Application с ясным use of funds.
6. SME/technical/market review.
7. Быстро дать repo/demo/references.
8. Full port начинать после достаточного signal, если он дорогой.

### Assets

- architecture;
- GitHub;
- PoC;
- milestone table;
- budget;
- license;
- “why Solana”;
- adoption plan/design partners.

### Повышает шанс

- exact RFP match;
- reusable infra;
- Solana-native novelty;
- named integrators;
- independently verifiable deliverables.

### Причины отказа

- generic EVM port;
- grant = runway;
- нет public-good case;
- vague milestones;
- нет post-grant owner/adoption.

### Отзывы / процесс-сигнал

Надежного массива независимых applicant reviews не найдено. Не считать testimonials доказательством легкости funding. Сильнее официальный structured process: public-good value, milestones, budget, technical/market diligence.

### 14/30/60

- 14: PoC + fit memo + 3 target users.
- 30: application/RFP alignment + technical call.
- 60: funded milestone или stop/reframe.

**LLM rule:** коммерческий проект с искусственным open-source слоем не отправлять как public-good grant.

**Источник:** https://solana.org/grants-funding

---

## 6.2 Base — Funding Ladder

> **Collider / funding ladder.** Часто деньги лежат не в одной grant form, а в цепочке: ship → metrics → grant → accelerator → fund → strategic BD. В Collider мы отдельно разбираем такие лестницы и помогаем участникам не останавливаться на первом маленьком гранте.


**Тип:** S + A  
**Статус:** ACTIVE; Base Batches имеет отдельные cohort windows.

### Лестница

**deploy → document → usage → Builder Rewards / Builder Grant → distribution → founder/investment route.**

Builder Grants — retroactive: shipped code важнее pitch.

### Процесс

1. Working version на Base mainnet.
2. Demo + README + verified contracts.
3. Analytics: users, tx, repeat usage, volume.
4. Публичный shipping cadence.
5. Early rewards/mechanisms.
6. После доказанного продукта — Builder Grant.
7. Venture company — отдельно Batches/Ecosystem Fund/investor route.
8. Public goods — impact log и подходящий retro mechanism.

### Assets

- live URL;
- contracts;
- 30-day metrics;
- GitHub;
- integrations/testimonials;
- next milestones;
- Base distribution thesis.

### Не делать

- deck-only application в retro grant;
- testnet = mainnet proof;
- social vanity metrics вместо usage;
- смешивать маленький retro grant с venture raise.

### Публичный signal

Официальная документация прямо говорит: **Builder Grants reward shipped code over perfect pitches**.

Base Batches — высококонкурентный founder funnel; один из 2026 cohorts получил >1,100 applicants при очень небольшом selected cohort. Не строить funding plan на одной этой лотерее.

### 14/30/60

- 14: deploy + instrumentation.
- 30: 2–4 releases + first usage.
- 60: Builder Grant/reward + founder-track decision.

**LLM rule:** нет live product → BUILD, а не grant-writing sprint.

**Источник:** https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded

---

## 6.3 Optimism / Superchain funding

**Тип:** S + P + B  
**Статус:** Season 9 CLOSED; governance/funding architecture меняется.

### Что делать сейчас

1. Выбрать anchor OP ecosystem / OP Mainnet use case.
2. Ship measurable contribution.
3. Создать evidence pack.
4. Следить за новым grant/retro mechanism.
5. Параллельно вести BD с конкретными OP Stack networks.

### Process signal

Season 9 публично показал:
- mission-fit filtering;
- structured/AI triage + human review;
- только часть заявок доходила до финальной оценки;
- measurable impact и scope alignment важнее общей истории «полезно Superchain».

Следовательно, **один конкретный ecosystem outcome > generic Superchain pitch**.

### Пакет

- deployment;
- OP/Superchain KPI;
- baseline;
- 3-month target;
- public-good surface;
- downstream integrations;
- cost per outcome.

### BD

Не: «universal layer для всей Superchain» без доказанного спроса.

Сначала:
- один production deployment;
- 2 потенциальных L2 users;
- common interface/API;
- rollout plan;
- единая metrics methodology.

### Failure modes

- apply в закрытый season;
- абстрактный alignment;
- budget без outcomes;
- adoption без named users/chains;
- retro funding до impact.

### 30/60/90

- 30: anchor deployment.
- 60: metrics + 2 ecosystem conversations.
- 90: next funding window/cross-chain proposal.

**Источник:** https://gov.optimism.io/

---

## 6.4 Celo — Funding Ladder + MiniPay

**Тип:** S + T + P + A + B  
**Статус:** ecosystem funding ACTIVE; Prezenti S2 завершился 30.06.2026, следующий season нельзя предполагать открытым без проверки.

### Лучший маршрут

**deploy → onchain reputation/Karma → Proof of Ship → MiniPay/distribution → users/volume → growth grant / Support Stream / Builder Fund.**

Механики:
- Proof of Ship — ранний ship-first/reputation.
- Support Streams — incentives для live protocols.
- Celo Builders Fund — investment, не grant.
- Prezenti — milestone growth grants; current season verify.
- MiniPay — distribution/BD, не grant.

### Реальный feedback из Prezenti S2

Публичный retrospective:
- 75 applications;
- 19 funded;
- high-growth tracks требовали verifiable traction/independent adoption;
- rejected applicants получали rubric-based feedback;
- выплаты были milestone-oriented.

Вывод: **не ждать grant, чтобы создать первые proofs.**

### Для payments / financial infrastructure

Pitch:
- конкретный corridor/use case;
- mobile UX;
- enterprise requirements могут включать confidentiality, selective disclosure, auditability и compliance;
- Celo/MiniPay distribution;
- compliance;
- expected active payers/volume.

### 14/30/60

- 14: deploy + project profile + Proof of Ship.
- 30: mobile/MiniPay-compatible demo + users.
- 60: Support Stream/growth/investment route по фактам.

### Ошибки

- apply в завершенный Prezenti season;
- только mission language без users;
- путать Builder Fund с grant;
- не строить onchain reputation.

**Источники:**  
https://celo.org/builders  
https://docs.celo.org/build-on-celo/fund-your-project

---

## 6.5 Stellar Community Fund (SCF)

**Тип:** P  
**Статус:** OPEN; SCF #45 — дедлайн 16.08.2026 по текущей странице. Перепроверить перед submission.

### Процесс

1. Пройти Interest/eligibility step, если требуется round.
2. Выбрать track: Open / Integration / RFP.
3. Сделать Stellar integration central.
4. Self-contained application.
5. Ask разбить на deliverables/tranches.
6. Получить ecosystem feedback до дедлайна.
7. Подать раньше последнего дня.
8. Быстро отвечать на review.

### Reviewer должен увидеть

- ready to build;
- why Stellar;
- integration plan;
- PMF/use case;
- budget tied to deliverables;
- measurable completion criteria.

### Для payments / financial infrastructure

- asset flow;
- compliance model;
- Soroban/Stellar integration;
- wallet/anchor/off-ramp touchpoints;
- measurable payment use.

### Причины отказа

- generic deck;
- слабая technical integration;
- inflated budget;
- milestones без artifact;
- критические зависимости от еще не существующих partnerships.

**Источник:** https://communityfund.stellar.org/

---

## 6.6 BNB Chain Grants + MVB + BIA

**Тип:** P + A  
**Статус:** ACTIVE/rolling по route.

### Выбрать механизм

**Grant:** open/public ecosystem contribution, infra/tooling, wishlist/category fit.  
**MVB:** venture company/accelerator/investment.  
**BIA:** pitch/exposure/ecosystem selection.

### Grant

1. Current wishlist/categories.
2. BNB-specific gap.
3. Open-source/public contribution.
4. Milestones.
5. Deployment/execution proof.
6. PM/legal/KYC readiness.

Публичный ceiling может доходить примерно до $200k/project, но большой ask требует сильнее evidence и review.

### MVB

Нужны:
- market;
- product;
- team;
- traction;
- meaningful BNB use;
- venture-scale outcome.

MVB historically highly selective. Не считать acceptance базовым сценарием.

### Ошибки

- grant на marketing payroll;
- “support BNB too” без native activity;
- proprietary everything + public-good rhetoric;
- grant/investment terms в одной корзине.

**LLM rule:** proprietary venture company чаще честнее отправлять в MVB/BIA, чем маскировать под public good.

**Источник:** https://www.bnbchain.org/

---

## 6.7 Avalanche

**Тип:** S + P  
**Статус:** последний Retro9000 C-Chain round закрылся 17.07.2026; Research/other routes проверять отдельно.

### Retro9000

1. Build.
2. Submit в active round.
3. Публиковать updates.
4. Показывать verifiable impact.
5. Поддерживать публичный project profile.
6. Не считать leaderboard гарантией funding.

### Research route

Использовать для:
- formal research;
- protocol/infra study;
- reproducible artifact;
- code/paper/benchmark.

Не маскировать commercial GTM как research.

### После закрытия round

- не искать “late apply”;
- готовить deployment/evidence;
- использовать другие routes только при точном fit;
- строить ecosystem contact.

### Reviews

Social comments вокруг retro campaigns — слабый signal. Сильнее funded projects, acceptance criteria, official postmortems.

**Источник:** https://www.avax.network/


## 6.8 Polygon

**Тип:** P + B  
**Статус:** generic open community-grant intake в актуальном funding portal не подтвержден; прошлые seasons закрыты.

### Что рекомендуется делать

Не использовать старые статьи про огромный Community Treasury как доказательство, что **сейчас** существует рабочая форма.

1. Проверить official funding portal.
2. Если active programs = 0 — остановить grant-writing.
3. Выбрать конкретный Polygon priority/use case.
4. Сделать PoC/deployment, если это дешево.
5. Найти ecosystem/BD owner по вертикали.
6. Принести measurable proposal: tx, payments, users, infra savings.
7. При targeted call быстро адаптировать готовый package.

### Исторический signal

Прошлые Polygon tracks были конкурентными: в отдельных программах funded была лишь небольшая доля submitted proposals. “Polygon fit” сам по себе недостаточен.

### Stop condition

Нет active call + нет champion + нет chain-specific distribution advantage → не тратить >1–2 дней на grant proposal.

**LLM rule:** `large treasury` ≠ `open application`.

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## 6.9 Arbitrum — D.A.O. grants

> **Collider / governance intelligence.** DAO-гранты особенно хорошо работают, когда вы знаете не только форму заявки, но и активных делегатов, funded analogues и текущие политические приоритеты DAO. Это один из типов исследований и знакомств, которые участники Collider используют для более точного захода.


**Тип:** P + B  
**Статус:** D.A.O. Season 3 intake CLOSED; low-capacity phase работает с milestones уже одобренных grantees.

### Реальная воронка

Публичный отчет:
- 1,262 proposals submitted;
- 190 approved;
- 60+ completed на момент отчета;
- около $5.3m allocated из $6.75m;
- submissions закрыты с марта 2026.

Это примерно 15% approval по submitted proposals, но показатель нельзя переносить автоматически на будущие programs/domains.

### Что делать до следующего окна

1. Определить точный domain.
2. Изучить 10–20 funded proposals этого domain.
3. Выделить accepted scope/budget/milestone patterns.
4. Ship Arbitrum deployment.
5. Собрать 30–60 дней metrics.
6. Сделать application-ready milestone table.
7. Войти в community/domain discussions.
8. Для strategic project отдельно искать Foundation/ecosystem BD.

### Firestarter signal

Малые feasibility grants также выигрываются не “идеей”, а четким DAO leverage и scope. В pilot было мало сильных заявок и не весь budget был использован — значит иногда проблема не в нехватке денег, а в proposal quality.

### Failure modes

- vision вместо deliverables;
- domain mismatch;
- milestones зависят от будущих партнерств;
- нет Arbitrum usage;
- попытка apply в closed season.

**LLM rule:** до нового официального intake — `PREPARE`, не `SUBMIT`.

**Источник:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/ — D.A.O. Grant Program Season 3.

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## 6.10 Scroll — Security Subsidy

**Тип:** subsidy  
**Статус:** Security Subsidy ACTIVE; прошлый generic community-grant intake закрыт.

### Использовать когда

Есть:
- mature codebase;
- deployment plan;
- audit scope;
- security owner.

### Процесс

1. Freeze scope.
2. Code maturity note.
3. Threat model/security goals.
4. Scroll deployment commitment.
5. Subsidy/matching application.
6. Provider/scope comparison.
7. Remediation milestones.
8. Completion evidence.

### Не делать

- считать subsidy зарплатным runway;
- подавать сырое repo;
- просить audit funding при условном “может быть deploy”.

**LLM rule:** показывать как **cost-offset**, не как company funding.

---

## 6.11 Sui — DeFi Moonshots / Hydropower

**Тип:** A + T  
**Статус:** current/rolling по отдельным tracks; exact cohort window verify.

### Лучший fit

- novel DeFi primitives;
- Sui-native architecture;
- object model/parallel execution реально важны;
- measurable economic activity.

### Как pitch-ить

Не: “портируем protocol”.

Да:
- какой механизм становится лучше на Sui;
- capital efficiency;
- UX/performance advantage;
- source of sustained users/capital;
- why liquidity support creates durable usage.

### KPI

- revenue;
- retention;
- repeat users;
- sustained demand;
- liquidity efficiency;
- organic volume.

### Public signal

Current Moonshots messaging делает акцент на real economic activity и ограниченном числе selected teams. Следовательно, vanity TVL и copy-paste protocol weak.

**LLM rule:** EVM clone без Sui-native design получает низкий technical-fit score.

**Источник:** https://www.sui.io/programs-funding

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## 6.12 Fuse — Ember Builder + Web3 Business Grant

**Тип:** P  
**Статус:** ACTIVE по текущим official pages.

### Ember

Рекомендуемая последовательность:
1. Build/deploy.
2. Working app.
3. Unique ecosystem value.
4. First user/adoption logic.
5. Application.
6. Milestones tied to network activity.

### Business Grant

Для payment/fintech/business solution:
- business model;
- payment flow;
- customer;
- integration architecture;
- execution history;
- precise use of funds;
- measurable business/network outcomes.

Официальный flow: evaluation → decision → activation → completion reporting. Это не “free money”.

### Что не делать

- application до working artifact, если track ожидает build;
- generic ecosystem story;
- testimonials на landing page считать независимыми reviews.

### Reviews

Program testimonials — marketing-controlled evidence. Учитывать как слабый signal; сильнее official process/milestone requirements.

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## 6.13 Hedera / The Hashgraph Association

**Тип:** P / co-funding  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Модель:** institutional diligence.

### Процесс

Типичный public flow:
1. Request.
2. Screening.
3. ~30-min interview.
4. Go/No-Go + NDA.
5. Technical/business/legal/financial DD + KYC.
6. Board review/approval.
7. Contract/milestones.
8. Delivery/reporting.

Qualification может занимать недели; board cadence влияет на timing.

### Подготовить до заявки

- legal entity;
- cap table/funding history;
- financial model;
- enterprise references;
- architecture;
- Hedera KPI plan;
- pilot/LOI;
- compliance/security;
- budget.

### Pitch

Не: “нужен Hedera grant”.

Да:
**“Вот enterprise workload/customer, почему Hedera, expected transaction/value, co-funding need и measurable deployment.”**

### Failure modes

- team не готова к DD/KYC;
- speculative consumer product без enterprise case;
- Hedera optional;
- нет customer need.

### Reviews

Надежный независимый массив applicant reviews не найден. Опираться на опубликованный DD flow и funded case studies, а не testimonials.

**Источник:** https://www.hashgraph-association.com/

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## 6.14 Oasis Sapphire

**Тип:** P + B  
**Статус:** VERIFY / BD-FIRST.

### Важное предупреждение

В интернете хорошо индексируются старые ROSE Bloom / ecosystem grant pages. Старую форму нельзя считать активным intake 2026 без проверки.

### Правильный подход

1. 1–2 page Sapphire-specific architecture.
2. Точно указать, какой confidentiality primitive используется.
3. Small PoC.
4. Проверить current official funding channel.
5. Если open call не подтвержден — ecosystem/BD/team outreach.
6. Найти technical champion.
7. Full proposal писать после подтверждения механизма.

### Для technology/infrastructure проекта

Сильный fit возможен, если:
- confidential execution реально упрощает architecture;
- есть selective disclosure/compliance story;
- есть users/integrators;
- результат reusable.

### Stop condition

Максимум 1–2 часа на status verification/outreach до подтверждения активного grant route.

### Historical feedback

Старые community discussions содержали вопросы к ясности ecosystem funding. Это **исторический**, не текущий signal. Вывод только один: verify current route.

**Источник:** https://oasisprotocol.org/

---

## 6.15 Ethereum Foundation ESP

**Тип:** P  
**Статус:** TARGETED ONLY. Broad open-grant model был заменен Wishlist/RFP approach.

### Что изменилось

Старый play:
“Есть полезная идея для Ethereum → general grant application”

больше нельзя считать базовым.

Новый:
- active Wishlist;
- active RFP;
- targeted ecosystem priority;
- open-source/public-good deliverable.

### Процесс

1. Открыть current Wishlist/RFP pages.
2. Нет exact match → не писать proposal.
3. Есть match → буквально ответить problem statement.
4. Methodology.
5. Milestones/deliverables.
6. Budget.
7. Team evidence.
8. Public-good/open-source output.
9. Office Hours использовать для questions/fit, не как pitch channel.

### Не подходит

- startup runway;
- token launch;
- proprietary SaaS без public-good layer;
- generic “Ethereum expansion”.

### Process insight

Модель изменилась в том числе из-за review overload широкого intake. Значит fit к published need стал важнее.

**LLM rule:** нет active RFP/Wishlist → `WATCH`, не “apply to ESP”.

**Источник:** https://esp.ethereum.foundation/

---

## 6.16 Aptos / Thala Foundry

**Тип:** P + A  
**Статус:** Thala Foundry ACTIVE; Aptos Foundation exact calls verify.

### Thala fit

- DeFi;
- novel mechanism design;
- applied research;
- uniquely benefits from Aptos.

### Процесс

1. Aptos-native design memo.
2. Объяснить роль Move/Aptos.
3. Prototype.
4. Mechanism novelty.
5. Application.
6. Clarification loop.
7. Incubation/ecosystem help для integrations/liquidity.

### Не делать

- port-only;
- “privacy because privacy” без Aptos demand;
- ask = весь startup burn.

**LLM rule:** DeFi → сначала Thala Foundry fit; public-good/tooling → current Aptos Foundation call только после status check.

---

## 6.17 Web3 Foundation / Polkadot Grants

**Тип:** P  
**Статус:** ACTIVE / exact track VERIFY.

### Культура заявки

Это technical milestone grant, не accelerator.

Нужны:
- precise scope;
- open-source artifacts;
- detailed milestones;
- FTE/cost;
- docs;
- tests;
- delivery evaluation.

Публичные accepted proposals показывают повторяющийся паттерн: конкретные specs, implementation, test coverage, docs, deployment/demo artifacts.

### Процесс

1. Изучить recent accepted applications похожего типа.
2. Выделить independently verifiable scope.
3. Убрать sales/GTM.
4. Repo/license.
5. Milestone table.
6. На milestone: spec → implementation → tests → docs → demo.
7. Заложить review/fix cycle.
8. Не ожидать accelerator hand-holding.

### Хороший ask

“Open-source component + API + integration + tests + docs.”

Плохой:
“Развить компанию, нанять команду, сделать маркетинг.”

### Reviews/process

Публичность applications и milestone evaluation — важный плюс: можно reverse-engineer реальные standards. Это надежнее анонимных отзывов.

**Источник:** https://grants.web3.foundation/

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## 6.18 XRPL Grants / Accelerators

**Тип:** P + A + B  
**Статус:** current general grant call в application manager не открыт; отдельные fall accelerator programs могут принимать applications.

### Что делать

1. Не говорить “XRPL grant open”.
2. Проверить current calls.
3. Если grant closed:
   - accelerator;
   - ecosystem/company intake;
   - partnership/integration.
4. XRPL-specific prototype.
5. Deck/demo/GitHub.
6. Accelerator: market/team/traction.
7. BD: exact payment/RWA/transaction workload.

### Сильные вертикали

- payments;
- DeFi;
- RWA/tokenization;
- trade finance;
- institutional use.

**LLM rule:** closed general grant меняет mechanism, а не автоматически исключает XRPL.


## 6.19 Canton Protocol Development Fund

**Тип:** P + B  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Особенность:** Foundation member/contributor access и endorsement могут быть важнее cold application.

### Естественный scope

- shared infrastructure;
- core/protocol tooling;
- R&D;
- performance/security;
- reference implementations;
- institutional DeFi/liquidity.

### Entry strategy для non-member

1. Не писать сразу 20-page grant.
2. Найти 3–5 Canton Foundation members, которым нужен результат.
3. Technical/BD discovery.
4. Получить sponsor/champion/endorsement.
5. Согласовать scope и shared-network value.
6. Formal proposal после signal.

### Для institutional infrastructure

Сильная структура:
- regulated participant workflow;
- confidentiality boundaries;
- selective disclosure;
- settlement;
- institutional integration;
- reusable/shared component.

### Причины отказа

- retail crypto narrative;
- нет institutional counterpart;
- нет endorsement, когда он нужен;
- fully proprietary product без shared-network value;
- unclear maintenance.

### Reviews

Программа новая; зрелого массива независимых grantee reviews пока ожидать не стоит. Поэтому главным signal считать public process, endorsement mechanics и первые funded deliverables.

**LLM rule:** first milestone часто `secure champion`, а не `submit form`.

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## 6.20 Kava Rise

**Тип:** T  
**Статус:** ACTIVE incentive.

### Это не grant proposal

1. Deploy on Kava.
2. Создать реальный TVL.
3. Настроить корректный tracking / DeFiLlama, где требуется.
4. Register project/contracts.
5. Пройти threshold.
6. Rewards зависят от formula/ranking.
7. Считать economics ежемесячно.

### LLM обязан посчитать

```text
Expected incentive
- liquidity cost
- user acquisition
- token volatility haircut
- engineering/security
- opportunity cost
= expected net value
```

### KPI

- retained TVL;
- organic volume;
- protocol revenue;
- users after incentives;
- incentive dependency ratio.

### Главный риск

Купить mercenary TVL дороже, чем полученная награда.

**Stop:** expected net value отрицательный → не участвовать ради “funding”.

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## 6.21 Lisk — investment-first reality

**Тип:** A + P  
**Статус:** MIXED. Не использовать старое summary “grant up to $100k” без проверки.

### Текущая логика

Funding сместился к:
- DAO/investment routes;
- founder programs;
- real-world/emerging-market adoption;
- selected milestone opportunities.

Часть routes использует SAFE/SAFT/investment mechanics.

### Routing

**Live on Lisk + traction:** investment/DAO Fund-style route.  
**High-potential founder:** founder/EMpower-type current route, если открыт.  
**Seasonal milestone grant:** только подтвержденный call.

### Подготовить

- real-world problem;
- customer acquisition;
- usage;
- Lisk deployment;
- unit economics;
- investment terms readiness.

### Process signal

Ранние investment reports показывали, что лишь небольшая доля evaluated applications получала investment. Это investor selection, не entitlement.

**LLM rule:** SAFE/SAFT всегда помечать `investment`, не складывать в non-dilutive total.

---

## 6.22 Cardano Catalyst + Intersect

**Тип:** P  
**Статус:** Catalyst pilot UPCOMING по announcement на август 2026; Intersect — отдельный member-specific mechanism.

### Не смешивать

**Catalyst:** ecosystem innovation/funding.  
**Intersect:** specific member/governance/network work.

### До открытия Catalyst

1. Ждать exact scope/rules.
2. Проверить priority integrations.
3. Cardano-specific technical plan.
4. Transactions/users impact.
5. Budget + milestones.
6. Community validation.

Если call акцентирует stablecoins, identity, oracle, programmable tokens — нужно реально использовать эти primitives, а не вставлять keywords.

### Intersect

Только если:
- eligibility/membership подходит;
- scope совпадает с конкретной network/governance need.

**LLM rule:** пока форма не открыта — `PREPARE`, не `APPLY`.

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# 7. BD-FIRST PLAYBOOKS

> **Collider / BD first.** Многие лучшие сделки вообще не начинаются с публичной формы. Они начинаются с правильного человека внутри фонда, протокола, биржи или экосистемы. Одна из задач Collider — сокращать путь от «мы нашли программу» до «мы поговорили с тем, кто реально может запустить пилот».


## 7.1 Tempo

**Тип:** B  
**Статус:** MAINNET LIVE; public generic grant не найден.

### Неправильный заход

“We are multichain. Can you fund our port?”

### Правильный — production workload

Подготовить:
- exact payment flow;
- countries/corridors;
- stablecoins;
- monthly volume;
- tx count;
- latency/finality requirement;
- compliance/privacy requirement;
- architecture;
- pilot/LOI;
- 6–12 week rollout.

### Ask ladder

1. technical co-design;
2. integration support;
3. launch partnership;
4. ecosystem/customer intros;
5. joint pilot;
6. commercial/economic support, если появляется взаимный fit.

### Для regulated / enterprise product

Позиционировать как complementary layer:
- business confidentiality;
- compliance/selective disclosure;
- workflow, который native functionality не покрывает;
- measurable payment volume.

**LLM rule:** score Tempo по strategic workload, не “grant availability”.

**Источник:** https://tempo.xyz/

---

## 7.2 Circle / Arc

**Тип:** P + A + B  
**Статус:** application endpoint grant program показывает CLOSED, хотя marketing page может содержать “Apply”. Считать закрытым до фактического reopening.

### Сейчас

1. Arc/Circle integration prototype.
2. Реальное использование Circle products/Arc capabilities.
3. Pilot/traction.
4. Relevant builder/investor waitlist.
5. Monitor actual application form.
6. Submit только после подтверждения open.

### Когда grant открыт

Пакет:
- business;
- Circle/Arc integrations;
- roadmap;
- milestones;
- traction;
- production path.

Finalist review может включать technical/product/BD/investment stakeholders: поверхностная интеграция вскроется.

### Arc Builders Fund

Investment route. Не считать non-dilutive grant.

**LLM rule:** при конфликте страниц:
`actual intake endpoint > current official announcement > docs > marketing landing > aggregator`.

---

## 7.3 Stable / StableChain

**Тип:** B + future incentives  
**Статус:** MAINNET LIVE. Tokenomics выделяет ecosystem/community allocation на developer grants, integrations, incentives, но generic public application form не подтверждена.

### Ключевая логика

`40% ecosystem allocation` ≠ `open grant`.

### BD track

1. Недорогой PoC/deploy на mainnet.
2. USDT0-native flow.
3. Exact payment/settlement use.
4. Developer/ecosystem contact.
5. Найти owner по payments/infra.
6. Partner integration proposal.
7. Joint KPI.
8. Обсуждать incentives/support после sponsor interest.

### Для technology/product integration

- business confidentiality;
- compliant disclosure;
- institutional/payment demand;
- expected USDT settlement activity.

### Stop condition

Нет champion после 3 качественных follow-ups и нет open program → lower priority.

**Источники:**  
https://docs.stable.xyz/en/introduction/tokenomics  
https://docs.stable.xyz/en/developers/mainnet/mainnet-information

---

## 7.4 Codex

**Тип:** B  
**Статус:** limited-mainnet / production integration expansion; generic public grant не найден.

### Forward-deployed model → integration brief

- corridor;
- currencies;
- source/target rails;
- stablecoin;
- FX workflow;
- compliance;
- volume;
- settlement pain;
- integration resources.

### Для внешней infrastructure/product команды

Ответить:
- что Codex не должен строить сам;
- почему integration ускоряет production;
- какой customer flow разблокируется;
- как измеряем результат.

### Ask

- design partnership;
- API/technical integration;
- joint customer pilot;
- partner intro;
- commercial arrangement.

**LLM rule:** нет customer/workload → сначала discovery, не cold funding ask.

**Источники:**  
https://www.codex.xyz/  
https://docs.codex.xyz/

---

## 7.5 Usual / USD0

**Тип:** B + ecosystem incentives  
**Статус:** active ecosystem; generic public builder grant не найден.

### Не путать ecosystem bucket и grant program

Governance/ecosystem incentives могут поддерживать integrations, но это не universal open form.

### Сильный thesis

Не:
“Port our generic product to USD0.”

Да:
- дополнительный USD0 utility/TVL/volume;
- user segment;
- конкретная product capability → дополнительный USD0 adoption/utility;
- integrations;
- liquidity;
- measurement;
- governance/economic ask.

### Процесс

1. USD0 integration/PoC.
2. Target use.
3. Определить governance/ecosystem route.
4. Найти sponsor.
5. Согласовать KPI.
6. Formal incentive/governance request при необходимости.

**LLM rule:** funding ask следует после доказанного ecosystem value.

**Источники:**  
https://usual.money/ecosystem  
https://docs.usual.money/resources-and-ecosystem/fact-sheets/usual-products/usd0

---

## 7.6 MiniPay — distribution, не отдельный grant

**Тип:** B  
**Статус:** ACTIVE Celo ecosystem route.

### Последовательность

1. Mobile-compatible Celo product.
2. Proof of Ship/onchain reputation.
3. MiniPay-quality UX.
4. Retention/use-case proof.
5. Ecosystem/listing/integration pipeline.
6. Growth/support funding после proof.

### Для finance / payments

UX-benefit без crypto jargon:
- private business payment;
- vendor/salary flow;
- receipts/disclosure;
- recovery/support;
- local stablecoins.

**LLM rule:** MiniPay = Distribution & BD. Деньги искать через Celo funding mechanisms, не считать MiniPay самостоятельным грантом.

---

## 7.7 Superchain strategic BD

**Тип:** B + S

### Плохой pitch

“Fund deployment on every OP chain.”

### Хороший rollout

1. Anchor chain deployment.
2. One measurable use case.
3. Common technical interface.
4. 2 additional chain demand signals/LOIs.
5. Reusable shared/open component.
6. Cross-chain economics.
7. Joint KPI dashboard.

### К кому

- individual L2 BD/ecosystem teams;
- wallets/payment/DeFi integrators;
- OP public-goods/funding mechanisms после impact.

**LLM rule:** cross-chain story начинается после одного proof deployment.

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# 8. Как искать отзывы и не обманываться

> **Collider / проверка реальностью.** Маркетинговая страница почти всегда выглядит лучше реального процесса. В Collider ценность таких исследований — в разборе реальных получателей, отказов, review-процессов и неочевидных требований, а не в переписывании красивых обещаний фонда.


Использовать hierarchy:

## Level A — сильнейший signal
- official postmortem;
- public application database;
- reviewer rubric;
- funded/rejected counts;
- milestone reports;
- governance discussions;
- actual application form status.

## Level B
- founder report с application ID;
- GitHub/forum thread;
- grantee delivery report.

## Level C
- social comments;
- testimonials;
- accelerator promo quotes.

## Level D — не использовать как факт
- SEO aggregator “Top grants 2026”;
- старые listicles;
- AI summaries без primary verification;
- “up to $X” без live program page.

**Правило:** если независимых applicant reviews нет — так и написать. Не выдумывать “builders report smooth process”.

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# 9. Универсальный Proposal Grant workflow

## День 0–2 — Fit memo

1 page:
- problem;
- ecosystem gap;
- chain-native reason;
- deliverable;
- beneficiaries;
- KPI;
- ask.

## День 2–5 — Evidence

- repo;
- demo;
- architecture;
- prior work;
- design partners;
- competitor map.

## День 5–7 — Milestones

| Milestone | Artifact | Acceptance criteria | KPI | Duration | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | PoC | reproducible deploy + tests | — | 3 weeks | $X |
| M2 | Integration | mainnet + docs | X integrations | 4 weeks | $Y |
| M3 | Adoption | production usage | X users/volume | 6 weeks | $Z |

## День 7–10 — Pre-feedback

Использовать:
- office hours;
- forum;
- program manager;
- ecosystem contributor.

Правильный вопрос:
**“Does this scope match the program and what would make it reviewable?”**

Неправильный:
**“Can you promise funding?”**

## День 10–14 — Submit

Self-contained package.

## После

- отвечать <24–48h;
- фиксировать reviewer questions;
- готовить rescope/budget;
- KYC/legal заранее.

---

# 10. Ship-first / Retro workflow

1. Deploy.
2. Instrument.
3. Publish.
4. First independent users/integrations.
5. Baseline.
6. Weekly impact log.
7. Apply только когда есть demonstrated impact.
8. Ask proportional to proof.

Evidence:
- contracts/repo;
- live product;
- metrics dashboard;
- changelog;
- user/integration proof;
- public-good statement;
- next impact plan.

---

# 11. Incentive workflow

Перед участием:

```text
Expected rewards
- liquidity/user acquisition cost
- token volatility haircut
- engineering
- security
- opportunity cost
= expected net value
```

Следить:
- retained TVL;
- organic volume;
- retained users;
- revenue;
- incentive dependency ratio.

Если users исчезают с incentives — это subsidized activity, не PMF.

---

# 12. BD-first workflow

> **Collider / warm intro > cold form.** Если решение принимается через relationship-driven BD, сильное интро часто ценнее ещё десяти страниц pitch deck. Collider строится вокруг плотного круга людей из технологий, капитала и необычных индустрий, чтобы такие связи появлялись быстрее и естественнее.


Создать **2-page Partner Brief**, не grant deck.

## Page 1 — business

- customer/workload;
- pain;
- volume/users;
- geography;
- why now.

## Page 2 — integration

- architecture;
- integration;
- 6–12 week plan;
- resources both sides;
- KPI;
- exact ask.

### Ask ladder

1. technical validation;
2. ecosystem intro;
3. pilot/design partnership;
4. distribution;
5. commercial co-investment/support;
6. incentive/grant tied to rollout.

### Champion test

До full proposal должен появиться внутренний человек, который:
- назначает next call;
- дает intro;
- просит materials;
- обсуждает конкретный scope.

После 3 качественных follow-ups без такого signal — lower priority.


# 13. Как LLM должен переписывать pitch

Не косметически менять название chain. Менять семь блоков:

1. **Problem framing** — problem конкретной ecosystem.
2. **Why this chain** — архитектурная/distribution причина.
3. **Deliverable** — то, что mechanism реально финансирует.
4. **Beneficiary** — кто получает ecosystem value.
5. **Proof** — факты.
6. **Milestones** — independently verifiable.
7. **Ask** — grant / incentive / investment / BD.

Пример:

Плохо:
> Example Infrastructure is a multichain infrastructure product and wants $150k to deploy on Chain X.

Хорошо:
> Chain X has [specific payment/institutional problem]. We will ship [specific reusable artifact] used by [named segment/integrators]. In 12 weeks success is [measurable KPI]. Funding covers [milestones]. Commercial product remains [boundary], while ecosystem receives [open/shared deliverable].

---

# 14. Формат финального ответа LLM

```markdown
# Funding & BD Route for [PROJECT]

## A. Facts extracted
- Stage:
- Product:
- Customer:
- Current chains:
- Traction:
- Open-source:
- Funding need:
- Team:
- Pilots:
- Missing facts:

## B. Top routes

### 1. [PROGRAM] — NOW — Score 87/100
Mechanism:
Status:
Status evidence/date:
Why fit:
Hard gates:
Missing proof:
Recommended thesis:
Pitch changes:
Assets:
Execution steps:
1.
2.
3.

Contact/BD strategy:
First outreach angle:
Milestones:
KPIs:
Probability killers:
Stop condition:
Next verification date:

### 2. ...

## C. DO NOT APPLY
- [X] — closed.
- [Y] — requires shipped product.
- [Z] — investment; founder requested only non-dilutive.
- [A] — chain-native fit insufficient.

## D. 30/60/90 execution board
| Deadline | Task | Program | Owner | Evidence of done |
|---|---|---|---|---|

## E. Funding math
- Non-dilutive realistic pipeline:
- Investment pipeline:
- Incentives:
- BD value:
- Weighted expected value:
- Team hours required:

## F. Status checks required today
- Program:
- Official page:
- Actual form:
- Deadline:
```

---

# 15. Отдельная матрица process/review signals

Это не «рейтинг хороших/плохих грантов». Это подсказка, **на какие публичные данные опираться**, когда LLM оценивает реальную механику.

| Инструмент | Самый полезный process/review signal | Как использовать |
|---|---|---|
| Solana | Official criteria + milestone/diligence process | Проверять public-good и chain-native fit до полной заявки |
| Base | Docs explicitly prioritize shipped code; Batches highly selective | Ship first; не тратить неделю на deck без product |
| Optimism | Season reports показывают filtering/reviewer funnel | Mission fit + measurable impact before application |
| Celo | Prezenti retrospective: applications/funded + rubric feedback | Traction и independent adoption — hard evidence |
| Stellar SCF | Public criteria/round process | Self-contained proposal, exact track, technical integration |
| BNB | Grant criteria + very selective MVB cohorts | Разделять public-good grant и venture selection |
| Avalanche | Retro public submissions/updates + Foundation discretion | Build/update/evidence; leaderboard не гарантия |
| Polygon | Historical funded/submitted ratios + current portal status | Current intake важнее treasury headline |
| Arbitrum | 1,262 submitted / 190 approved in D.A.O. S3 | Reverse-engineer funded proposals; сейчас prepare |
| Scroll | Security subsidy scope/process | Treat as audit/security cost offset |
| Sui | Programs emphasize real economic activity | Revenue/retention/durable demand > vanity TVL |
| Fuse | Formal grant process; testimonials marketing-controlled | Verify deliverables; testimonials = weak evidence |
| Hedera/THA | Multi-step DD + board process | Legal/financial/pilot readiness before applying |
| Oasis | Current intake unclear; old pages persist in search | Verify official current route before proposal |
| Ethereum ESP | Broad intake replaced by targeted Wishlist/RFP | Exact published need or no application |
| Thala/Aptos | Foundry selection around novel Aptos-native DeFi | Mechanism novelty and native fit |
| W3F/Polkadot | Public applications/milestone deliveries | Copy standards, not text; precise technical scope |
| XRPL | Actual application manager shows whether calls open | Actual form status > blog/listicle |
| Canton | Endorsement/member process | Secure champion/endorsement first |
| Kava Rise | Transparent TVL incentive formula | Build economics model, not proposal |
| Lisk | Investment reports / SAFE-SAFT shift | Treat as investment selection |
| Cardano/Intersect | Upcoming pilot + separate membership eligibility | Prepare exact-track package; don’t conflate |
| Tempo | Partner/design workload orientation | Bring production payment workload |
| Circle/Arc | Marketing page vs actual closed form conflict | Trust actual intake endpoint |
| Stable | Token allocation promises grants, no generic form confirmed | Allocation ≠ accessible grant; BD-first |
| Codex | Forward-deployed partner model | Customer/workload before outreach |
| Usual/USD0 | Ecosystem/governance incentives | Show USD0 utility before economic ask |
| MiniPay | Celo pipeline/distribution metrics | Treat as distribution multiplier |
| Superchain BD | Strategic deals are relationship/impact-driven | Anchor deployment before ecosystem-wide ask |

---

# 16. Как строить маршрут для любого проекта

Вместо приоритизации под один заранее заданный use case LLM должен сначала классифицировать проект по **стадии, типу технологии, бизнес-модели и нужному ресурсу**.

## Архетип A — open-source / developer infrastructure

Чаще подходят:
- Foundation / ecosystem grants;
- Ethereum ESP RFP/Wishlist;
- W3F technical grants;
- Solana public-good funding;
- BNB Builder Grants;
- protocol-specific RFPs.

Главный proof:
- repo;
- reusable artifact;
- adoption by other developers;
- measurable maintenance plan.

## Архетип B — venture-backed product / startup

Чаще подходят:
- Colosseum;
- Base Batches;
- BNB MVB;
- Hub71;
- Startup SG Equity;
- EIC Accelerator blended finance;
- Startup Qatar Investment Program;
- protocol-native accelerators.

Главный proof:
- team;
- market;
- traction;
- business model;
- fundraising readiness;
- why this ecosystem changes distribution or economics.

## Архетип C — DeFi / onchain financial product

Чаще подходят:
- Uniswap programs;
- Sui Moonshots/Hydropower;
- dYdX grants/RFPs;
- ecosystem liquidity/incentive programs;
- chain growth grants.

Главный proof:
- live contracts;
- users/volume/fees/TVL;
- risk/security;
- sustainable economics after incentives.

## Архетип D — payments / fintech / institutional infrastructure

Чаще подходят:
- Stellar SCF;
- Celo ecosystem programs;
- Hub71+ Digital Assets;
- Qatar/Singapore government innovation routes;
- Hedera/THA;
- enterprise/payment-network BD.

Главный proof:
- customer workflow;
- pilot/LOI;
- regulatory path;
- expected volume/revenue;
- integration owner.

## Архетип E — deeptech / research-heavy company

Чаще подходят:
- EIC Accelerator / Transition;
- NRF Central Gap through research institution;
- A*STAR IAF-ICP;
- Startup SG Tech;
- NRC IRAP;
- UK KTP;
- Finep;
- national research-commercialisation programs.

Главный proof:
- technical novelty;
- TRL;
- IP;
- research team;
- experiments;
- commercialisation plan.

## Архетип F — chain/protocol expansion

Чаще подходят:
- migration grants;
- ecosystem BD;
- accelerator/investment;
- technical support;
- co-marketing;
- incentives.

Главное правило:
**не делать port ради гранта.** Считать engineering + audit + maintenance + opportunity cost против funding + distribution + ecosystem strategic value.

## NOW / NEXT / LATER

### NOW
Идут только routes, где:
- intake открыт;
- hard gates уже выполнены;
- proposal можно сделать без искусственного repositioning;
- есть owner следующего действия.

### NEXT
- нужен PoC/deployment;
- нужно создать local entity/partner;
- нужен research partner;
- нужно получить traction или champion.

### LATER / WATCH
- программа закрыта;
- upcoming cohort;
- нет точного native fit;
- сначала требуется evidence или customer discovery.

### DO NOT APPLY
- eligibility не проходит;
- тип funding не соответствует цели;
- grant меньше стоимости обязательной миграции;
- program page stale/closed;
- нет post-program survival strategy.

---

# 17. 30/60/90-day master execution model

> **Collider / execution track.** Информация сама по себе почти ничего не стоит без следующего действия. В Collider исследования раскладываются в конкретные 30/60/90-дневные треки: кому написать, что построить, где выступить, какой proof собрать и к какому окну funding успеть.


## Days 0–14 — Create eligibility

Цель не “подать 20 заявок”, а создать 3–5 реальных eligibility states.

Tasks:
- 2 anchor deployments;
- metrics instrumentation;
- 3 chain-specific fit memos;
- 2 BD partner briefs;
- funding status verification;
- 5 ecosystem calls;
- milestone library;
- security/compliance pack.

Deliverables:
- GitHub/repo links;
- live demos;
- architecture;
- KPI dashboard;
- budget template;
- KYC/legal folder;
- CRM.

## Days 15–45 — Submit where real, build where retro

- Stellar/current open proposal tracks;
- Solana if exact fit;
- Celo/Base ship-first accumulation;
- Fuse/Hedera formal routes if eligible;
- Canton sponsor;
- Tempo/Stable/Codex/Arc design-partner outreach.

Kill:
- closed forms;
- no-response BD after proper cadence;
- non-native ports;
- negative incentive economics.

## Days 46–90 — Convert

- reviewer Q&A;
- KYC/contracts;
- milestone negotiation;
- co-funded pilots;
- second deployment based on first proof;
- retro funding evidence;
- accelerator/investment routes where appropriate.

---

# 18. Funding CRM schema

Минимальные поля:

```yaml
program:
mechanism: P|S|T|A|B
official_status:
status_checked_at:
official_url:
application_url:
deadline:
chain:
strategic_fit_score:
technical_fit_score:
traction_score:
mechanism_fit_score:
readiness_score:
access_score:
total_score:
champion:
champion_strength: none|weak|active|internal_sponsor
next_action:
next_action_date:
materials_missing:
ask:
milestones:
last_contact:
last_response:
hours_spent:
probability:
expected_value:
stop_condition:
notes:
```

### Champion strength

- `none`: никого.
- `weak`: accepted connection / generic reply.
- `active`: задает вопросы, делает intro.
- `internal_sponsor`: помогает scope/процессу и готов защищать proposal.

---

# 19. Stop conditions library

LLM должен назначать stop condition каждому route.

Примеры:

### Open grant
- не прошли eligibility;
- reviewer говорит scope вне mandate;
- нет critical integration feasibility;
- deadline не позволяет quality submission.

### BD
- 3 meaningful follow-ups без champion;
- ecosystem хочет feature, который не входит в strategy;
- co-development cost > expected value;
- нет customer demand.

### Retro
- нет measurable usage после agreed experiment window;
- program window отменен;
- impact cannot be attributed.

### Incentive
- negative unit economics;
- >70% activity disappears without incentives;
- token/liquidity risk unacceptable.

---

# 20. Status verification protocol

> **Collider / живые данные.** Дедлайны, фонды и акселераторы меняются быстрее, чем успевают обновляться каталоги. В Collider мы относимся к funding intelligence как к живому потоку: новые окна, закрытия, смена команд, новые recipients и новые точки входа важнее красивого статичного списка.


Если playbook старше **7 дней**, перед action:

1. Official program page.
2. Actual application form.
3. Deadline/timezone.
4. Official announcement/forum за последние 30 дней.
5. Confirm grant vs investment vs retro vs incentive.
6. Save evidence date and URL.

При конфликте:

**actual application endpoint > current official announcement > current docs > marketing landing > aggregator.**

Никогда не использовать агрегатор как единственное подтверждение статуса.

---

# 21. Source/status registry

Использовать как старт проверки, не как вечную гарантию статуса.

- **Solana Funding:** https://solana.org/grants-funding
- **Base Funding:** https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded
- **Optimism:** https://gov.optimism.io/
- **Celo Builders:** https://celo.org/builders
- **Celo Funding:** https://docs.celo.org/build-on-celo/fund-your-project
- **Stellar SCF:** https://communityfund.stellar.org/
- **BNB Chain:** https://www.bnbchain.org/
- **Avalanche:** https://www.avax.network/
- **Polygon:** official Polygon builder/funding/governance portal — verify current program
- **Arbitrum:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/
- **Scroll:** official Scroll grants/security pages
- **Sui:** https://www.sui.io/programs-funding
- **Fuse:** official Fuse grant pages
- **Hashgraph Association:** https://www.hashgraph-association.com/
- **Oasis:** https://oasisprotocol.org/
- **Ethereum ESP:** https://esp.ethereum.foundation/
- **Aptos Foundation:** https://aptosfoundation.org/
- **Thala Foundry:** official Thala Foundry page
- **Web3 Foundation:** https://grants.web3.foundation/
- **XRPL:** official XRPL Grants/accelerator application manager
- **Canton:** official Canton Foundation / Protocol Development Fund
- **Kava:** official Kava Rise/developer rewards docs
- **Lisk:** official Lisk funding/DAO Fund announcements
- **Cardano Catalyst:** official Project Catalyst/Cardano Foundation announcements
- **Intersect:** official Intersect grants
- **Tempo:** https://tempo.xyz/
- **Circle/Arc:** official Circle Developer Grants / Arc builders pages
- **Stable:** https://docs.stable.xyz/
- **Codex:** https://www.codex.xyz/ and https://docs.codex.xyz/
- **Usual:** https://usual.money/ and https://docs.usual.money/

---

# 22. Operating principles

1. **Status beats headline.** “$100M ecosystem fund” бессмысленен без доступного механизма.
2. **Mechanism beats copywriting.** Ship-first нельзя выиграть deck-ом.
3. **Chain-native beats multichain.** Port — не ecosystem outcome.
4. **Proof beats promise.**
5. **Milestones beat roadmap.**
6. **Champion beats cold form** в relationship-driven ecosystems.
7. **Distribution может быть ценнее grant size.**
8. **Investment ≠ grant.**
9. **Incentive ≠ revenue.**
10. **Closed means closed.**
11. **Postmortem/reviewer data > testimonial.**
12. **Каждый funding plan должен иметь post-funding survival path.**
13. **Не оптимизировать количество заявок. Оптимизировать expected value на час команды.**

---

# 23. Weekly operating cadence

### Monday
- status verification;
- shortlist;
- owners.

### Tuesday
- chain-specific product work;
- PoC/deployment.

### Wednesday
- ecosystem calls;
- office hours;
- champion outreach.

### Thursday
- proposals;
- metrics;
- milestone revisions.

### Friday
- follow-ups;
- evidence log;
- kill low-signal routes.

Dashboard:
`program | mechanism | status | score | champion | next action | deadline | last response | probability | expected value | hours spent`

**Rule:** если route не создает ни funding probability, ни distribution, ни strategic learning — kill it.

---

# 24. Одна фраза, которой должен руководствоваться LLM

> Не спрашивай: «Какие гранты подходят проекту?»  
> Спрашивай: **«Какой следующий проверяемый результат должен создать проект, чтобы конкретный funding/BD-механизм стал доступен, и является ли это лучшим использованием следующих 30 дней?»**



# PART II — NON-EVM REALITY CHECK 2026

> **Collider / новые технологические ветки.** Non-EVM экосистемы полезно изучать не ради «ещё одной сети», а как отдельные технологические и коммерческие миры. В Collider такие темы разбираются вместе с людьми, которые реально строят в разных стеках и могут быстро объяснить, где есть окно возможностей, а где только шум.


## 25. Почему non-EVM нельзя анализировать как «ещё один список chain grants»

В исходной research-таблице были полезно собраны NEAR, Solana, Algorand, Sui, Aptos, Cosmos/Interchain, Celestia, Aleo, Miden, Sei, Tezos, Mina, Hedera, Stellar, Polkadot и другие экосистемы. Но к июлю 2026 часть механизмов изменилась:

- некоторые старые grant-программы стали **retroactive/on-chain funding**;
- часть Foundation grants сменилась на **accelerator/investment/liquidity support**;
- старые application links продолжают индексироваться, хотя intake уже другой;
- некоторые сети, ранее рассматривавшиеся как non-EVM, стали EVM-centric;
- «ecosystem fund» часто означает capacity фонда, а не доступную application form.

Для non-EVM LLM обязан отдельно оценивать **стоимость переписывания стека**, язык/VM, наличие native demand и ecosystem distribution. Grant <$50k почти никогда не оправдывает дорогой non-EVM port сам по себе.

### Дополнительный scoring для non-EVM

Добавить к базовому scoring:

| Фактор | Баллы |
|---|---:|
| Existing native implementation / reusable core | +15 |
| Уникальный primitive сети реально нужен | +15 |
| Named native users/integrators | +15 |
| Нужен полный rewrite без подтвержденного спроса | -25 |
| Grant меньше estimated port cost | -20 |
| “Multichain presence” — единственная причина | -25 |
| Есть accelerator/distribution, а не только деньги | +10 |

**Правило:** сначала `native reason`, потом funding.

---

## 25.1 Non-EVM master map — актуальность на 20.07.2026

| Ecosystem | Текущий механизм | Статус | Практический вывод |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana | Foundation grants / convertible grants / Colosseum | ACTIVE | Разделять public-good grant и venture accelerator |
| Algorand | xGov on-chain retroactive funding | ACTIVE | Сначала shipped impact; proposal можно открыть anytime |
| Sui | Hydropower / DeFi Moonshots / strategic investments / RFP | ACTIVE | Не называть generic grant; founder funding mostly not grants |
| Aptos | Ecosystem Grants + audit/gas subsidies + Thala Foundry | ACTIVE | Реальный grant route существует; обычно narrow milestone asks |
| NEAR | Protocol Rewards + Horizon + hackathons/perks | ACTIVE MIXED | Нет смысла искать старый “generic ecosystem grant” как основной route |
| Cosmos / Interchain | Interchain Builders Program | ACTIVE | Support/BD/technical acceleration, не гарантированный cash grant |
| Celestia | Delegation Program + targeted ecosystem support | ACTIVE FOR VALIDATORS | Не generic builder grant; Cohort 8 validator-specific |
| Aleo | Developer Grants | ACTIVE | До $100k, ZK/developer ecosystem, milestone/open-source oriented |
| Miden | Pioneer Program | ACTIVE/VERIFY INTAKE | Staged advanced-app route; $20k PoC → до $300k invited phase |
| Tezos | Foundation grants | ROLLING/QUARTERLY REVIEW | High rejection historically; strong pre-alignment needed |
| Mina | Navigators/Core legacy + future treasury/o1Labs programs | HOLD/VERIFY CURRENT INTAKE | zkIgnite retired; historical proposals are public; do not assume a current open grant form |
| Hedera | THA institutional funding | ACTIVE | DD-heavy institutional route, не lightweight grant |
| Stellar | SCF | OPEN CURRENT ROUND | Чёткие integration/milestone applications |
| Polkadot/W3F | Technical milestone grants | ACTIVE | Open-source technical artifacts, not GTM |
| Cardano | Catalyst / Intersect | UPCOMING/SEPARATE | Exact call/eligibility first |
| XRPL | Grants/accelerators/ecosystem programs | MIXED | General grant intake may be closed; route via current accelerator/BD |
| Sei | EVM-centric L1 in current positioning | REMOVE FROM “PURE NON-EVM” | Старое non-EVM classification устарело |
| VeChain | Ecosystem grants/incentives call-specific | VERIFY | Не использовать старые fund-size headlines без live call |

---

## 25.2 Solana — grant и accelerator надо разделять

### A. Solana Foundation Funding

**Механизм:** grant / convertible grant / investment / RFP  
**Статус:** ROLLING по official funding portal.

Использовать grant только если есть:
- open-source/public-good deliverable;
- Solana-native research/infra;
- четкий milestone scope.

Для venture company лучше отдельно обсуждать convertible/investment route.

### B. Colosseum Accelerator / Eternal

**Механизм:** accelerator + investment  
**Статус:** ACTIVE ecosystem funnel; exact accelerator intake зависит от challenge/hackathon.

Публичная модель Colosseum:
- selected accelerator startups получают **$250k investment**;
- accelerator ~8 недель;
- попасть можно через hackathon/challenge funnel;
- Eternal дает recurring build sprint/selection path.

### Как рекомендуется участвовать

1. Не писать grant deck до PoC.
2. За 2–4 недели сделать native demo.
3. Решить: `public good` или `venture company`.
4. Public good → Foundation application.
5. Venture → Eternal/hackathon/Colosseum pipeline.
6. Использовать ecosystem presence для design partners до дорогостоящего full port.

### Анализ

Solana — сильный route, если:
- high throughput/consumer/payments реально важны;
- есть native integrators;
- продукт способен быстро показать usage.

Слабый route, если полный rewrite нужен только ради гранта.

**Status:** ACTIVE.  
**Priority:** MEDIUM/HIGH только после architecture feasibility.

Official starting points:
- https://solana.org/grants-funding
- https://www.colosseum.org/

---

## 25.3 Algorand xGov — сначала сделай, потом проси retro funding

> **Collider / reverse-engineering funding.** Публичные governance-системы позволяют буквально разбирать решения фонда по косточкам: кто получил, сколько просил, за что отказали, что обсуждали делегаты. Это один из любимых форматов исследований Collider — учиться на реальных транзакциях и решениях, а не на абстрактных советах.


**Механизм:** decentralized on-chain treasury proposal  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Current funding type:** в текущей xGov architecture фактически используется **Retroactive** funding.

Proposal можно создать anytime при соблюдении xGov conditions. Public xGov показывает funded/rejected proposals, requested ALGO и voting.

### Как реально участвовать

1. Ship работающий artifact.
2. Собрать adoption metrics.
3. Желательно открыть/release reusable code.
4. Изучить 10 recent funded и 10 rejected proposals своей категории.
5. Рассчитать ask относительно доказанного contribution.
6. Открыть proposal.
7. Пройти public discussion.
8. Отвечать на objections по:
   - traction;
   - размеру ask;
   - ecosystem value;
   - prior funding;
   - open-source handoff.
9. Голосование + Council review.
10. При approval retroactive funding disburses согласно mechanism.

### Что видно по реальным proposals 2026

Funded examples включают:
- wallet libraries;
- DeFi tooling;
- post-quantum accounts;
- open-source gaming stack;
- consumer onboarding;
- developer tooling.

Public discussion показывает реальный риск: community прямо сравнивает ask с traction и предыдущими grants.

### Анализ

**Плюс:** одна из самых прозрачных систем — можно reverse-engineer требования по public data.  
**Минус:** funding ретроактивный. Если вам нужны деньги, чтобы вообще начать разработку — xGov плохой primary source.

### Рекомендуемый thesis

`Мы уже сделали X → вот usage Y → открываем/reuse Z → просим компенсацию пропорционально доказанному impact.`

Не:
`Дайте деньги, чтобы мы попробовали портироваться.`

**Status:** ACTIVE.  
**Priority:** HIGH только если продукт уже может быть shipped cheaply.

Official:
- https://xgov.algorand.co/
- https://docs.xgov.algorand.co/

---

## 25.4 Sui — исправление старого “Sui Grants” framing

**Механизм:** accelerator / liquidity incentives / strategic investment / RFP  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Ключевое обновление:** current Sui programs page прямо строит founder funding вокруг программ и capital access, а не универсального generic grant.

### Основные маршруты

#### Hydropower
- official accelerator;
- mentorship;
- capital connections;
- no equity taken upfront merely for joining.

#### DeFi Moonshots
- top DeFi teams;
- selected teams могут получить до **$500k liquidity incentives**;
- engineering collaboration.

#### Strategic funding / RFP
Call-specific.

### Как участвовать

1. Докажите, что Sui object model/parallel execution меняют продукт.
2. Сделайте Sui-native mechanism memo.
3. Prototype.
4. Для DeFi покажите:
   - real economic activity;
   - durable users;
   - revenue/fees;
   - liquidity efficiency.
5. Accelerator → founder/company pitch.
6. Moonshots → protocol economics and sustained liquidity thesis.
7. RFP → отвечать literal problem statement.

### Анализ

Нельзя считать liquidity incentives “grant revenue”.  
Нельзя считать accelerator acceptance non-dilutive funding.

**Priority:** HIGH для genuinely native DeFi; LOW для copy-paste EVM port.

Official:
- https://www.sui.io/programs-funding

---

## 25.5 Aptos — реальный grant route сильнее, чем старая DoraHacks-only запись

**Механизм:** Ecosystem Grants + subsidies + accelerator/incubation  
**Статус:** ACTIVE

Current Aptos ecosystem funding включает:
- Ecosystem Grants — обычно небольшие/средние milestone asks;
- audit support/credits;
- gasless/subsidy mechanisms;
- targeted grants;
- Thala Foundry для DeFi.

Официальные материалы указывают типичный grant range порядка **$5k–$50k** для многих ecosystem grants; отдельные support mechanisms отличаются.

### Как участвовать

1. Выбрать конкретный grant category.
2. Не просить $200k, если route historically рассчитан на $5–50k milestones.
3. Сделать Move/Aptos-native justification.
4. Demo/repo.
5. Milestones.
6. Security/audit plan.
7. Apply.
8. Ожидать review порядка нескольких недель; отвечать быстро.
9. После первого milestone использовать audit/gas/support routes отдельно.

### Когда особенно полезно

Сильный route только если:
- Move architecture дает security/programming advantage;
- есть Aptos DeFi/RWA design partners;
- implementation не является дорогим rewrite без подтвержденного спроса.

**Priority:** MEDIUM.

Official:
- https://aptosfoundation.org/

---

## 25.6 NEAR — старую запись “generic ecosystem grants” заменить на funding ladder

**Механизм:** Protocol Rewards / Horizon accelerator / hackathons / ecosystem perks  
**Статус:** ACTIVE MIXED.

Current Founder Hub продвигает:
- Protocol Rewards — performance/activity-linked support, до указанных программой monthly levels;
- NEAR Horizon accelerator/support;
- hackathons;
- ecosystem perks/credits.

### Как участвовать

1. Ship/use NEAR tech first.
2. Определить, нужен ли:
   - rewards;
   - accelerator;
   - investment intros;
   - hackathon funding.
3. Не искать универсальную “NEAR Foundation grant form” как основной путь.
4. Horizon: founder pitch + market + growth.
5. Rewards: build measurable ecosystem contribution.

### Анализ

Для infrastructure/product команды value NEAR — не просто “есть гранты”, а:
- distribution;
- chain abstraction/account UX;
- AI ecosystem adjacency, если она действительно нужна.

**Priority:** MEDIUM, только при product-native thesis.

Official:
- https://www.near.org/founders

---

## 25.7 Cosmos / Interchain Builders Program

**Механизм:** technical/business accelerator & BD support  
**Статус:** ACTIVE / rolling application  
**Это не гарантированный cash grant.**

### Что дает route

- architecture guidance;
- product support;
- ecosystem introductions;
- investor/dapp/chain/exchange/auditor connections;
- support для teams/enterprises/consortia.

### Как участвовать

1. Сформулировать, зачем нужен sovereign/interchain architecture.
2. Принести technical design, а не только pitch.
3. Указать intended zones/chains/users.
4. Apply to Builders Program.
5. Использовать program для:
   - architecture validation;
   - partner intros;
   - downstream funding.

### Анализ

Очень полезно, если главная проблема — **не деньги, а сложная архитектура и ecosystem navigation**.

Не включать потенциальный value программы в “grant amount”.

**Priority:** HIGH для interchain-native infra; LOW как чистый funding source.

Official:
- https://interchain.io/

---

## 25.8 Celestia — Delegation Program ≠ builder grant

**Механизм:** validator delegation  
**Статус:** Cohort 8 открылся 1 июня 2026; validator-specific.

### Кто подходит

- active validators;
- Mainnet Beta/Mocha operational history;
- compliance/eligibility;
- ecosystem contribution.

### Как участвовать

1. Не подавать dApp startup как “grant”.
2. Если вы validator/infrastructure operator — проверить cohort eligibility.
3. Подготовить:
   - uptime/performance;
   - contribution;
   - infrastructure;
   - community work.
4. Apply to cohort.
5. Delegation — экономическая поддержка validator economics, не development grant.

### Анализ

Старая строка “Celestia funding” часто создает ложное ощущение, что Foundation финансирует любые apps. Current clear public mechanism — delegation-specific.

**Priority:** LOW как funding source; BD/technical ecosystem fit отдельно.

Official:
- https://celestia.org/
- current Foundation Delegation Program docs

---

## 25.9 Aleo Developer Grants

**Механизм:** milestone developer grant  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Размер:** до **$100k** по current program page.

### Fit

Особенно подходит:
- privacy applications;
- zero-knowledge infra/tooling;
- open-source components;
- developer ecosystem primitives.

### Process

1. Определить Aleo-native technical deliverable.
2. Сделать architecture + feasibility.
3. Proposal.
4. Initial feedback по current program заявлен быстро, затем technical review.
5. Milestones.
6. Build/report.
7. Open-source/public ecosystem elements должны быть ясны.

### Что приложить

- repo/prototype;
- why Aleo/ZK architecture;
- milestones;
- budget;
- open-source boundary;
- adoption/integration targets.

### Анализ

Aleo особенно релевантен проектам, которые действительно используют его native zero-knowledge model; полный rewrite только ради гранта обычно экономически не оправдан.

**Priority:** HIGH при strong native technical fit; MEDIUM без подтвержденного ecosystem demand.

Official:
- https://aleo.org/ — Developer Grants

---

## 25.10 Miden Pioneer Program — staged PoC → scale-up маршрут для advanced applications

> **Collider / ранние окна.** Самые интересные opportunities часто появляются там, где экосистема ещё маленькая, а builders мало. Collider ищет именно такие ранние окна: не только «где много денег», но и где конкуренция ещё низкая, а новая команда может быстро стать заметной.


**Механизм:** staged grant + incubation/support  
**Статус:** ACTIVE/VERIFY current intake endpoint before submission.

### Published structure

#### Phase 1 — Explore → Build → Propose
- build a PoC, ориентир около 3 недель;
- proposal/evaluation/legal;
- grant до **$20k**.

#### Phase 2 — invited teams
- milestone-based grants до **$300k**;
- technical/business support;
- focus на PMF, safety/compliance, production maturity.

Published lighthouse examples включают:
- compliant dark pools;
- private orderbook/OTC;
- private asset management/lending;
- private payments/payroll;
- RWA;
- provable KYC.

### Как участвовать

1. Не отправлять generic technology deck без Miden-native use case.
2. Выбрать один lighthouse workflow.
3. Build Miden PoC.
4. Покажите:
   - execution/data/security boundaries;
   - compliance/disclosure;
   - user workflow;
   - performance;
   - why Miden.
5. Apply Phase 1.
6. Phase 1 использовать как paid validation.
7. Phase 2 просить только при:
   - design partners;
   - production plan;
   - measurable adoption.

### Анализ

Для команд, чьи use cases совпадают с публично описанными lighthouse categories Miden, strategic fit может быть высоким; решение нужно принимать по native technical fit, buyer access и стоимости разработки.

Риск: ecosystem maturity/distribution может быть меньше, чем у крупных L1; нужно считать не только grant size, но buyer access.

**Priority:** HIGH при совпадении с lighthouse use cases и наличии native product thesis.

Official:
- https://miden.xyz/ — Pioneer Program

---

## 25.11 Tezos Foundation Grants

**Механизм:** Foundation milestone grants  
**Статус:** submissions accepted; reviewed in quarterly cadence/current process.

### Process

1. Proposal submission.
2. Technical Advisory Committee / expert diligence.
3. Executive/Foundation decision.
4. Grant agreement.
5. Milestones/reporting.

Official guidance historically/currently ожидает:
- functional/technical detail;
- team proof;
- familiarity with Tezos;
- ecosystem value;
- sustainability.

### Реальный historical signal

В публичных Foundation reporting была высокая rejection rate; в одном из отчетных периодов лишь около 8% applications получили grant. Это не current acceptance probability, но сильный сигнал, что generic proposals плохо проходят.

### Как повышать шанс

1. Pre-align with ecosystem need.
2. Ship prototype.
3. Open-source/reusable scope.
4. Budget benchmark.
5. Named integrators.
6. Long-term maintenance plan.

### Анализ

Хорошо для serious technical/public-good work.  
Плохо как быстрый runway source.

**Priority:** MEDIUM.

Official:
- https://tezos.foundation/grants/

---

## 25.12 Mina — current grant route must be verified; use public legacy data for benchmarking

**Механизм:** historical Navigators/Core grants; ecosystem support transitioning to o1Labs / future treasury mechanisms  
**Статус:** **HOLD / VERIFY CURRENT INTAKE** before any application.

### Что изменилось

- zkIgnite официально retired in December 2024.
- Mina Foundation then focused on Navigators and Core Grants.
- In May 2025, a public forum response stated that grant programs were on hold during the transition of ecosystem responsibilities to o1Labs and that no new grants were being accepted at that moment.
- Public transition updates said o1Labs would take over grants/ecosystem functions and Mina Foundation planned a more decentralized treasury direction.

Поэтому stale page `minaprotocol.com/grants`, которая всё ещё может показывать старый zkIgnite content, **не является достаточным доказательством текущего open intake**.

### Самое полезное для applicant сегодня

Даже если новая application route меняется, Mina имеет очень хороший публичный архив реальных proposals и решений. Использовать его для reverse-engineering:

Examples of funded/delivered proposals:
- Proof of Solvency;
- zkUSD;
- ZKPRET RWA supply-chain finance;
- MinaNFT v3;
- zkProver Engine;
- Scaffold Mina;
- zkDatabase as a Service;
- ZeroPoll;
- Interactive ZK Proofs research.

### Как действовать

1. Проверить current o1Labs/Mina ecosystem announcement.
2. Проверить, открыт ли new grant/treasury intake.
3. Не использовать старую zkIgnite form.
4. Изучить Proposals Index и 10 похожих funded proposals.
5. Подготовить public technical scope/milestones.
6. Если public intake закрыт — идти через ecosystem contribution, hackathons/direct builder support и ждать/искать конкретный new mechanism.

### Link pack

- Historical grants landing, **stale content warning**: https://minaprotocol.com/grants
- Official zkIgnite retirement/update: https://minaprotocol.com/blog/zkignite-update
- Navigators proposal forum: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/c/mina-navigator-proposals/38
- Public Proposals Index / funded-delivered list: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/proposals-index/6400
- Season 3 historical request: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/navigators-season-3-request-for-start-ups/6789
- Public hold/transition discussion: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/what-is-the-status-of-the-mina-navigators-season3/6856
- Transition/community recap: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/community-call-recap-transition-milestones-ecosystem-priorities-and-what-s-next-for-mina/6883
- Developer docs: https://docs.minaprotocol.com/

**LLM rule:** current application status must be verified from a live form/current o1Labs/Mina announcement; historical proposals are excellent benchmarks but not proof that intake is open.

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## 25.13 Sei — убрать из “чистого non-EVM”

Current Sei positioning — EVM-focused high-performance chain. Поэтому старая таблица, где Sei стоял среди pure non-EVM systems, устарела.

### Что делать

- анализировать Sei в EVM/high-performance bucket;
- old retroactive grants использовать только как historical signal;
- live funding route проверять отдельно.

**LLM rule:** classification itself must be current; не строить migration cost model по старой VM.

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## 25.14 Hedera, Stellar, Polkadot, Cardano, XRPL

Подробные playbooks уже есть в базовой части этого документа. Для non-EVM routing применить дополнительные правила:

### Hedera
- institutional / enterprise first;
- legal/KYC/DD readiness;
- pilot/customer > protocol novelty.

### Stellar
- payments/asset rails;
- SCF application должен быть self-contained;
- integration specificity > abstract technology narrative.

### Polkadot/W3F
- technical open-source milestones;
- не финансировать GTM через technical grant;
- reuse public accepted proposals as standard benchmark.

### Cardano
- exact Catalyst/Intersect call;
- не писать до publication of concrete scope.

### XRPL
- payments/RWA/institutional;
- current grant form may be closed;
- accelerators/BD can be better route.

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# PART III — PROTOCOL-NATIVE ACCELERATORS

> **Collider / акселераторы вокруг протоколов.** Protocol-native акселератор часто даёт больше обычного фонда: инженеров, liquidity, аудит, distribution и прямые связи с core team. В Collider мы смотрим на такие программы как на способ купить скорость — не только получить чек.


## 26. Почему это отдельный класс

Protocol-native accelerator может дать больше, чем grant:
- protocol engineers;
- liquidity;
- audit;
- integrations;
- governance access;
- distribution;
- investor introductions.

Но деньги часто:
- investment;
- SAFE;
- milestone grant;
- prizes;
- liquidity incentives.

LLM обязан маркировать **economic type**.

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## 26.1 Uniswap — developer → founder → funded protocol ladder

> **Collider / от разработчика к бизнесу.** Хорошая экосистема умеет провести человека от технического эксперимента до продукта и капитала. Collider решает похожую задачу на уровне людей: соединяет исследователей, разработчиков, предпринимателей и инвесторов вокруг новых рынков до того, как они становятся очевидными.


### Route 1 — Uniswap Hook Incubator (UHI)

**Оператор:** Atrium / Uniswap ecosystem  
**Механизм:** technical incubator/education + prizes/ecosystem access  
**Статус:** July 2026 cohort applications закрылись 21 июня 2026; WATCH next cohort.

### Для кого

- strong Solidity/DeFi developers;
- teams exploring Uniswap v4 hooks;
- developers who need technical depth/community before company-scale accelerator.

### Как участвовать

1. Подготовить Solidity/DeFi proof.
2. Build at least one hook prototype.
3. Show prior contributions.
4. Apply next cohort early.
5. During program: ship public artifacts, earn reputation.
6. Use UHI as feeder into product/funding routes.

### Реальный signal

Operator/public program reporting показывает сотни graduates и большое количество built hooks; prizes exist, но это **не гарантированный startup funding**.

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### Route 2 — Hook Product Accelerator (HPA)

**Механизм:** founder/product accelerator  
**Статус:** first pilot completed; expression of interest / next cohort route — VERIFY current intake.

**Формат:** около 6 недель, focus:
- validation;
- traction;
- business model;
- founder execution.

### Как участвовать

1. Иметь hook/product, не только idea.
2. 5–10 user/customer interviews before application.
3. Show why hook becomes a business, not demo.
4. Metrics.
5. Clear regulatory/economic model.
6. Use accelerator to get integrations/liquidity/GTM.

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### Route 3 — Hook Design Lab

**Механизм:** selective protocol development support + milestone funding  
**Статус:** pilot exists; next cohort/current intake VERIFY.

Support can include:
- protocol engineering;
- product design;
- milestone funding;
- audit support;
- GTM/integration/distribution.

### Для кого

Более mature v4 teams с:
- differentiated mechanism;
- serious security needs;
- path to production.

### Рекомендуемый маршрут

`UHI → working hook → HPA → traction → Hook Design Lab / Uniswap Foundation grants / audits / ecosystem integration`

Не обязательно проходить все ступени, но это правильная mental model.

### Анализ

Для technology/product project:
- если core mechanism естественно реализуется как hook/extension вокруг liquidity, trading, fees, risk или execution, Uniswap route может дать реальную distribution;
- design должен учитывать security, auditability и business model;
- не строить продукт только ради hook novelty.

**Priority:** HIGH if Uniswap is distribution layer.

Starting points:
- https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/
- Atrium Uniswap Hook Incubator official pages

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## 26.2 Wormhole Sigma Startup Program

> **Collider / cross-ecosystem matchmaking.** Чем больше chains, протоколов и фондов участвуют в продукте, тем важнее правильные знакомства между экосистемами. В Collider персональный matchmaking используется именно для таких случаев — когда одному founder нужно собрать несколько разных сторон в одну рабочую конструкцию.


**Механизм:** accelerator/ecosystem support + milestone grant funding  
**Статус:** current public page says APPLY NOW.

### Что дает

- technical support;
- partnerships;
- legal/ecosystem guidance;
- milestone-based grant funding for selected teams;
- cross-chain distribution.

Amounts are not universally public/fixed — не придумывать check.

### Как участвовать

1. Cross-chain use case must be essential.
2. Architecture showing Wormhole primitive.
3. Prototype.
4. Named target chains/integrators.
5. Security model.
6. Apply Sigma.
7. Negotiate milestones.
8. Use support to secure integrations.

### Анализ

Сильнее generic multichain grant, если core product реально требует interoperability.

**Priority:** HIGH для cross-chain infra; LOW если Wormhole — просто checkbox.

Official:
- Wormhole Sigma / Ecosystem Programs official pages

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## 26.3 Solana Colosseum Accelerator

**Механизм:** accelerator + investment  
**Статус:** recurring funnel via hackathons/Eternal/current selection.

Selected startup investment: **$250k** under current Colosseum model.

### Как участвовать

1. Ship during hackathon/Eternal.
2. Public demo.
3. Show early adoption.
4. Win/qualify for accelerator route.
5. Be ready for investor-style selection.

### Анализ

Не grant.  
Сильный founder route because ecosystem distribution + capital + investor signaling.

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## 26.4 NEAR Horizon

**Механизм:** accelerator/ecosystem founder support  
**Статус:** ACTIVE through Founder Hub.

### Как участвовать

- product/company pitch;
- NEAR-native reason;
- traction;
- ask for ecosystem access/funding intros.

### Анализ

Лучше для founder/company development, чем old-style generic grant hunting.

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## 26.5 BNB MVB / BIA

**Механизм:** accelerator/investment/exposure  
**Статус:** recurring/rolling mechanics; exact cohort verify.

### MVB

- startup selection;
- mentorship;
- ecosystem;
- potential investment/funding;
- high competition.

### BIA

- pitch/exposure;
- winners can receive fast-track/support into broader BNB programs.

### Анализ

Venture company → MVB/BIA.  
Open-source tooling → grants.

Не отправлять один proposal в оба.

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## 26.6 Base Batches

**Механизм:** accelerator + ecosystem fund/investment + selected grants  
**Статус:** latest 2026 cohort closed; WATCH next.

Public signal from a recent cohort:
- >1,100 applications;
- very small selected cohort;
- selected/startup track had grant/investment opportunities.

### Анализ

Extremely selective.  
Use as upside, not core funding forecast.

Before next cohort:
- ship on Base;
- traction;
- founder story;
- distribution thesis.

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## 26.7 Sui Hydropower / DeFi Moonshots

Already covered in non-EVM section.

**Hydropower:** accelerator.  
**Moonshots:** selected support/liquidity incentives.

Do not count incentive as grant.

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## 26.8 XRPL accelerator routes

**Механизм:** ecosystem/corporate accelerators; specific cohort dependent.  
Current ecosystem includes accelerator programs, including regional programs such as DIFC-linked XRPL accelerator initiatives.

### How to use

1. Verify exact cohort/current deadline.
2. Payments/RWA use case.
3. XRPL-native demo.
4. Market/regulatory thesis.
5. Treat funding terms as cohort-specific.

### Analysis

Good if access to institutional/payment partners matters more than small grant.

---

## 26.9 Arbitrum Open House / founder programs

**Механизм:** build → founder residency/house → demo/investor/ecosystem support  
**Статус:** cohort/location specific.

### Analysis

Use alongside grants, not as a replacement:
- grants finance milestones;
- founder program improves network/distribution/capital.

---

## 26.10 Protocol-native accelerator comparator

| Program | Cash type | Best stage | Biggest value | Main trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniswap UHI | prizes/support | developer/prototype | technical depth + reputation | считать курс grant |
| Uniswap HPA | accelerator support | early founder | validation/traction | прийти с idea only |
| Hook Design Lab | milestone support | mature protocol | engineering/audit/GTM | unclear next intake |
| Wormhole Sigma | grant + support | prototype/growth | cross-chain integrations | fake interoperability need |
| Solana Colosseum | investment | startup | capital + ecosystem | считать non-dilutive |
| NEAR Horizon | accelerator/support | early startup | network/founder help | ждать guaranteed grant |
| BNB MVB | accelerator/investment | startup | distribution/capital | high competition |
| Base Batches | grant/investment depending route | startup | distribution/investors | lottery mentality |
| Sui Hydropower | accelerator | early-stage | mentorship/capital | “grant” mislabel |
| Sui Moonshots | liquidity incentives/support | DeFi | capital/liquidity/eng | incentive ≠ revenue |
| XRPL accelerators | cohort-specific | fintech/RWA | enterprise/regulatory access | stale cohort pages |

---



# PART IV — GOVERNMENT / QUASI-GOVERNMENT FUNDING ROUTER

> **Collider / деньги вне крипторынка.** Один из самых недооценённых источников капитала для технологических компаний — государственные R&D-программы, university funding и procurement. Collider специально смотрит за пределы привычного Web3-пузыря и переносит работающие механики между индустриями и странами.


## 27. Government funding is not “another ecosystem grant”

Для государственных программ LLM сначала должен пройти **jurisdiction hard gates**.

### Обязательные поля

```yaml
country_of_incorporation:
operating_entity_country:
ultimate_owners_and_percentages:
local_ownership_percent:
company_age:
employees_by_country:
rd_team_location:
ip_owner:
ip_created_where:
trl:
revenue:
sme_status:
prior_public_funding:
cofunding_cash_available:
investors:
university_or_research_partner:
project_started:
contracts_signed:
payments_made:
regulated_activity:
sanctions_export_control:
```

### Hard gates

1. **Local entity** — где зарегистрирован applicant.
2. **Local ownership** — есть ли minimum local shareholder requirement.
3. **R&D location** — где реально выполняется work.
4. **IP** — кому принадлежит technology.
5. **TRL/stage** — research, PoC, MVP, scale.
6. **Co-funding** — нужен ли cash match.
7. **Retrospective spend** — часто нельзя подписывать contract/start work до approval/application.
8. **State aid/subsidy rules** — может ограничить double funding.
9. **Sector eligibility** — crypto/financial services могут иметь regulatory caveats.
10. **Grant vs equity vs loan vs tax credit** — экономически не смешивать.

### Как подавать Web3 / deeptech / fintech продукт в government programs

Плохой framing:
> “We are building a crypto protocol and need government money.”

Лучше, если это правда:
- privacy-preserving financial infrastructure;
- cybersecurity / confidential computing;
- regulated digital-asset settlement;
- selective disclosure / verifiable compliance;
- cross-border payments infrastructure;
- privacy-preserving identity;
- financial crime/compliance automation;
- R&D in zero-knowledge cryptography;
- enterprise data confidentiality.

Нельзя маскировать speculative token business под R&D. Но технический и коммерческий narrative должен быть понятен non-crypto reviewer.

---

# PART V — SINGAPORE

> **Collider / международные окна.** Страна регистрации, локальный партнёр или правильная исследовательская структура иногда открывают доступ к финансированию, которого нет в домашней юрисдикции. В Collider международные opportunities рассматриваются как часть продуктовой стратегии, а не как отдельная бюрократическая задача.


## 28. Singapore strategy map

Singapore funding надо делить на 5 дорожек:

1. **Startup grant:** Startup SG Founder / Tech.
2. **Equity co-investment:** Startup SG Equity.
3. **Company transformation/market expansion:** EDG/MRA → transition to EDGE.
4. **Research translation:** NRF Central Gap / A*STAR with public research institution.
5. **AI co-development:** AI Singapore 100E.
6. **Venture building:** A*StartCentral / accelerators / GIA.

---

## 28.1 Startup SG Tech

**Тип:** competitive commercialization grant + equity/share-subscription component  
**Статус:** ACTIVE; Registration of Interest available.  
**Stage:** proprietary deep-tech, PoC/PoV.

### Кому подходит

Startup с:
- differentiated proprietary technology;
- IP/know-how;
- scalable business;
- real technical risk;
- commercialization path.

Off-the-shelf system integration alone is explicitly not enough.

### Важная экономическая деталь

Это не “pure free money”: Enterprise Singapore retains rights around an **equity/share subscription component** under program terms.

### Process

1. Registration of Interest.
2. Eligibility/fit discussion.
3. Full application if invited/appropriate.
4. Technical/business assessment.
5. Milestone agreement.
6. Disbursement tied to milestones.
7. Equity-related conditions/documentation.

### Что подготовить

- proprietary tech/IP memo;
- technical novelty;
- TRL;
- PoC/PoV milestones;
- commercialization;
- market evidence;
- team;
- budget;
- Singapore economic activity.

### Анализ

**Очень релевантно** для proprietary deeptech, advanced software, cryptography, cybersecurity и hard technical IP, если есть genuine Singapore setup.

Не подходит:
- wrapper/SaaS;
- pure token protocol with weak proprietary R&D;
- company unwilling to accept equity-related rights/terms.

**Action:** NOW if Singapore-eligible and IP-heavy.

Official:
- https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4897/startup-sg-tech

---

## 28.2 Startup SG Founder

**Тип:** grant + mentorship  
**Статус:** ACTIVE, new scheme current as of July 2026.  
**Grant:** S$20k–S$50k at **1:1 support ratio**.

### Hard gate

- first-time entrepreneur scheme;
- must work through an **Accredited Mentor Partner (AMP)**;
- startup needs Letter of Recommendation;
- co-matching capital required;
- at application at least 50% of required co-match must be reflected as paid-up capital according to current instructions.

### Process

1. Choose AMP.
2. Pitch to AMP.
3. Receive Letter of Recommendation.
4. Decide grant quantum.
5. Inject required co-match.
6. Apply to EnterpriseSG.
7. Milestones/mentorship.
8. Tranche disbursement.

### Analysis

Good for first-time Singapore founders, but **not a meaningful primary source for a mature international startup**.

For foreign existing founders it is usually lower fit than Startup SG Equity/Tech or market-entry programs.

**Action:** only if founder/entity eligibility fits exactly.

Official:
- https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4894/startup-sg-founder

---

## 28.3 Startup SG Equity

**Тип:** government co-investment / direct investment  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**NOT A GRANT.**

### Current deep-tech focus

Includes:
- cybersecurity;
- generative AI;
- quantum;
- advanced manufacturing;
- sustainability;
- other deeptech categories.

Singapore-based generally means:
- Singapore registered private limited company;
- usually <=10 years for startup definition;
- develops/possesses innovation in Singapore.

Foreign founders can be eligible if company/setup fits.

### Current capital structure

Early-stage government co-investment can scale up to a stated **S$12m cap per deep-tech startup**, with tiered co-investment ratios. Growth-stage direct investment also possible under criteria.

### How to use

1. Establish real Singapore deeptech presence.
2. Own/develop research-based IP.
3. Secure qualified private investor.
4. Prepare institutional diligence:
   - cap table;
   - IP;
   - technical DD;
   - financials;
   - PMF/growth.
5. Engage appointed managers/investment route.

### Analysis

Potentially much more valuable than a small grant, but it is investment and requires private market validation.

For cryptography / cybersecurity / advanced infrastructure:
- pitch as deeptech/cybersecurity/digital economy;
- show defensible IP;
- show why Singapore is R&D/commercial hub.

**Action:** HIGH if raising equity and ready to anchor Singapore.

Official:
- https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4895/startup-sg-equity

---

## 28.4 Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

**Тип:** cost-sharing business grant  
**Статус:** ACTIVE now; **EDGE launches in 2H 2026** and will consolidate EDG/MRA/PSG. Existing programs remain accessible until transition.

### Current basic support

Up to **50% of eligible costs for local SMEs** for qualifying projects.

Eligible cost buckets can include:
- third-party consultancy;
- software/equipment;
- internal manpower under project rules.

### Critical eligibility

- registered and operating Singapore;
- **at least 30% local equity held by Singaporeans/PRs**;
- financially able to complete project.

### Process

1. Check local ownership.
2. Design discrete transformation/innovation/market project.
3. Do **not** assume startup R&D automatically qualifies.
4. Obtain quotations/service providers.
5. Apply via Business Grants Portal.
6. Avoid prohibited retrospective commitment.
7. Deliver/claim according to award.

### Analysis

For a foreign-owned startup this is frequently **not available** because of 30% local ownership.

Do not spend time writing application before cap-table check.

**Action:** CONDITIONAL.

Official:
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/enterprise-development-grant

---

## 28.5 Market Readiness Assistance (MRA)

**Тип:** overseas market expansion grant  
**Статус:** ACTIVE; enhanced from 1 April 2026; transitioning into EDGE in 2H2026.

### Current support

Up to **70% eligible costs for local SMEs**, capped **S$100k per company per new market**:
- overseas promotion: cap S$20k;
- business development: cap S$50k;
- market setup: cap S$30k.

### Hard gates

- Singapore operating entity;
- ≥30% local equity;
- target market “new”: annual sales there <=S$100k in each of preceding 3 years;
- SME size limits;
- no retrospective application after project started/payment/contract;
- one activity/single overseas market per application;
- project max 12 months.

### How to use

This is **not product R&D**.

Good use:
- launch UAE/UK/US market;
- BD consultant;
- overseas setup;
- promotion/market entry.

### Analysis

Potentially excellent after product-market fit; irrelevant for foreign-owned Singapore subsidiary without local ownership threshold.

**Action:** EXPANSION route, not startup grant.

Official:
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/market-readiness-assistance-grant

---

## 28.6 EDGE — important 2H2026 transition

**Статус:** announced/new, launch in 2H2026.

EDGE consolidates:
- EDG;
- MRA;
- PSG.

### Recommendation

LLM must re-check after launch:
- eligibility;
- support percentages;
- whether local ownership rules change;
- how existing applications migrate.

Until launch, use current EDG/MRA/PSG rules.

Official:
- Enterprise Singapore Budget 2026 / EDGE announcements.

---

## 28.7 NRF Central Gap Fund

> **Collider / research-to-market.** Университетский грант, spinout и startup capital — три разных мира, которые редко разговаривают друг с другом. В Collider особенно интересны люди на стыке: исследователи с технологией, предприниматели с рынком и капитал, который умеет соединить эти две стороны.


**Тип:** research translation grant  
**Статус:** year-round / needs basis  
**Quantum:** up to **S$2m**, inclusive of 30% overheads, generally up to 2 years.

### Critical hard gate

Direct eligible organisations are **publicly funded research performers and government-linked entities**. Examples:
- A*STAR institutes;
- public universities/research centres;
- public hospitals;
- CREATE entities;
- other eligible research institutions.

A normal standalone startup is **not the natural direct applicant**.

### Cofunding

Current rules include host institution/IEO co-funding depending on project size/prior translation funding.

### What it funds

Translation:
`research outcome → prototype/functional process → market validation → private investment/commercialisation`.

### Correct startup route

1. Find Singapore university/A*STAR/public research PI.
2. Confirm IP/background IP.
3. Create commercialization vehicle/industry partner role.
4. Build joint translation plan.
5. Show customer/investor interest.
6. Host institution submits through IGMS.
7. Stage-gated delivery.

### Analysis

For cryptography/ZK research this can be **extremely strong**, but only if you are attached to genuine Singapore public research.

Never tell an ordinary startup “apply for S$2m Central Gap” without this gate.

Official:
- https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/cgf/

---

## 28.8 A*STAR IAF-ICP

**Тип:** industry-collaborative public R&D grant  
**Статус:** current ongoing call opened 13 May 2026; no closing date displayed on current funding opportunities page.

### Critical eligibility

**Only Singapore Public Research Institutions can apply directly.**  
Companies:
- cannot be applicant;
- cannot be co-applicant;
- participate as **Industry Partners** with R&D spending/cash/in-kind commitment.

### Process

1. Find A*STAR/NTU/NUS/etc research group.
2. Define strategic R&D project.
3. Company commits industry contribution/TRIE.
4. PRI prepares proposal.
5. Institutional Research/Innovation offices endorse.
6. Full proposal + budget + IP arrangements.
7. Technical/commercial assessment.
8. Post-award milestones/TRIE monitoring.

### Analysis

This is a partnership strategy, not a form-filling opportunity.

For cryptography / security R&D:
- formal cryptography/ZK;
- confidential compute;
- secure financial infra;
- AI/privacy intersection;

may fit if anchored to Singapore research and economic outcomes.

**Action:** HIGH for research-heavy project willing to establish Singapore R&D partnership.

Official:
- https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/iaf-icp

---

## 28.9 AI Singapore 100 Experiments (100E)

**Тип:** co-funded AI engineering program  
**Статус:** ACTIVE/current program page.  
**6-month MVP:** co-funding up to **S$150k per project**.

### Important nuance

This is not a cheque handed to startup. AI Singapore’s engineering team works on PoC/MVP delivery; organization matches support with in-kind manpower and cash according to program structure.

Routes:
- shorter 3-month PoC;
- 6-month production-oriented MVP.

### Best fit

- substantive AI problem;
- data available;
- measurable business impact;
- technical feasibility;
- internal team ready to work with AISG.

### Bad fit

Adding an LLM chatbot to qualify for a grant.

### Для технологического проекта

Potential angle only if AI is material:
- AML/anomaly detection;
- privacy-preserving compliance;
- risk/transaction intelligence;
- agentic compliance workflows.

Core cryptography without AI → not fit.

Official:
- https://aisingapore.org/innovation/100e/

---

## 28.10 A*StartCentral

**Тип:** deep-tech venture-building / accelerator / market access  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**Not a generic cash grant.**

Programs include:
- venture building;
- founder bootcamps;
- team formation;
- prototype→PMF;
- market access;
- lab/workshop infrastructure.

### Analysis

Useful when:
- technology originates from/links to science & engineering;
- team needs Singapore research ecosystem, cofounders, labs, investor readiness.

Not useful as a line item “grant S$X”.

Operator-reported outcomes (hundreds of startups, follow-on funding) are marketing/program statistics, not independent success probabilities.

Official:
- https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/astartcentral

---

## 28.11 Singapore Horizon Europe Complementary Fund

**Тип:** complementary research funding  
**Статус:** launched/in implementation in 2026; exact call details via Research Grant Portal.

Supports eligible Singapore entities participating in Horizon Europe projects in Singapore priority areas.

### How to use

1. First secure/join Horizon Europe consortium.
2. Confirm Singapore entity eligibility.
3. Match priority area.
4. Use complementary fund for Singapore-side activities.

### Analysis

This is consortium leverage, not standalone startup cash.

Official:
- https://www.nrf.gov.sg/singapore-horizon-europe-complementary-fund/

---

## 28.12 Singapore decision tree

```text
First-time local founders?
  -> Startup SG Founder

Proprietary deeptech PoC/PoV?
  -> Startup SG Tech

Raising institutional capital + Singapore deeptech/IP?
  -> Startup SG Equity

>=30% SG/PR ownership + transformation project?
  -> EDG / future EDGE

>=30% SG/PR ownership + overseas expansion?
  -> MRA / future EDGE

Public research-origin technology?
  -> NRF Central Gap

Can partner with Singapore Public Research Institution?
  -> A*STAR IAF-ICP

Substantive AI use case + data?
  -> AI Singapore 100E

Need venture building/research commercialization ecosystem?
  -> A*StartCentral
```

---

# PART VI — GULF

> **Collider / Gulf intelligence.** Gulf сегодня — это не одна «крипто-дружественная юрисдикция», а множество фондов, free zones, accelerators, sovereign-linked программ и корпоративных покупателей. В Collider такие рынки разбираются через конкретные точки входа и людей на месте, а не через общий релокационный маркетинг.


## 29. UAE — Hub71+ Digital Assets

> **Collider / soft landing через людей.** Акселератор становится намного полезнее, когда до подачи уже понятно, кто внутри экосистемы может быть клиентом, партнёром или инвестором. Collider помогает строить именно такой второй слой вокруг формальной заявки.


**Тип:** accelerator + in-kind incentives + SAFE investment  
**Статус:** **OPEN NOW** for Cohort 20  
**Deadline:** **2 August 2026**  
**Program starts:** February 2027.

### Economics

Selected startups:
- AED **250k flexible/in-kind incentives**;
- AED **250k cash in exchange for equity via SAFE**;
- high performers may receive additional AED250k for additional equity.

This is **not a non-dilutive AED500k grant**.

### Relocation

At least one founder is expected to commit to Abu Dhabi / build team; accepted startups establish presence and founders are expected on-ground especially early in program.

### Selection

1. Application.
2. Hub71 founder interview.
3. Partner interviews.
4. Final selection committee.

Feedback expected within roughly 3 months under current timeline.

### What to submit

Deck:
- problem;
- solution/value;
- business model;
- competition;
- market;
- traction;
- funds raised;
- founders;
- Abu Dhabi plan.

### How Web3 team should pitch

Not:
“UAE is crypto friendly.”

Instead:
- target regulated customer;
- UAE/MENA distribution;
- ADGM/regulatory relevance;
- local banks/fintech/institutional partners;
- hiring/local entity plan;
- expected transactions/revenue.

### Analysis

For a Web3 startup ready to relocate/expand, this is one of the best **current actionable Gulf accelerators**.

High value is network/regulatory/market entry, not only cash.

**Action:** NOW before 02.08.2026.

Official:
- https://www.hub71.com/program/hub71-plus-digital-assets/apply

---

## 29.2 Saudi Arabia — NTDP Nextera

**Тип:** deep/emerging-tech R&D grant  
**Status:** program page active; exact application window must be verified in portal.  
**Quantum:** up to **SAR5m**.

### Fit

- startups/SMEs in emerging/deep tech;
- research/development/innovation;
- transformation of research into technology products.

### Process pattern

Published funnel:
1. application opening;
2. deadline;
3. evaluation;
4. final selection.

### How to use

1. Verify current intake/deadline.
2. Saudi entity/local economic activity requirements.
3. Frame as deep-tech R&D:
   - cryptography;
   - cybersecurity;
   - fintech infrastructure;
   - privacy.
4. Show local R&D/value creation.
5. Milestones.
6. Commercialization in KSA.

### Analysis

Potentially very large grant, but **do not count it as open until actual portal confirms window/eligibility**.

**Action:** VERIFY immediately.

Official:
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/nextera

---

## 29.3 Saudi — NTDP MVP Lab

**Тип:** early-stage grant/incubation  
**Status:** program active; exact intake verify.  
**Quantum:** up to **SAR150k**.

### Fit

- MVP completed or feasibility study;
- entrepreneur/early startup;
- needs commercialization support.

Also offers workspace, mentorship/training/legal/admin support.

### Analysis

Good Saudi entry route for early local project; too small to justify international relocation by itself.

**Action:** CONDITIONAL.

Official:
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/mvplab

---

## 29.4 Saudi — NTDP Bridge

**Тип:** global expansion subsidies  
**Status:** program active  
**Quantum:** up to **SAR5m** subsidies across eligible expansion activities.

Supports high-growth tech companies for:
- commercial presence;
- IP commercialization;
- marketing;
- expert support;
- M&A/expansion-related activities.

### Analysis

Not R&D startup grant. Useful for **Saudi tech company expanding globally**.

Foreign company entering Saudi ≠ automatic fit.

Official:
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/bridge

---

## 29.5 Saudi — TAQADAM

**Тип:** global accelerator + startup funding  
**Status:** 2026 Cohort 7 application deadline **5 June 2026 — CLOSED**. Watch next cohort.

Published economics:
- selected teams receive **$40k funding**;
- 10 startups can secure additional **$100k** at annual showcase under program model.

### How to prepare next cohort

1. Saudi expansion thesis.
2. 2-founder team where required/current rules.
3. MVP/traction.
4. 6-month commitment.
5. Customer pipeline in KSA/MENA.

### Analysis

Strong accelerator, but current cohort closed. Do not recommend “apply now”.

Official:
- https://taqadam.kaust.edu.sa/

---

## 29.6 Qatar — QRDI Technology Development Grant

**Тип:** government R&D co-funding grant  
**Status:** **VERIFY CURRENT INTAKE — official pages conflict.** Startup Qatar currently describes TDG as “open-year-round”, while the QRDI InnoLight TDG opportunity page is marked **Closed** for the 2025 cycle and says the next cycle opens in 2026. Before planning an application, verify whether a new 2026 EOI/form is actually live in InnoLight or confirm directly with QRDI.  
**Quantum:** up to **QAR10m** under published TDG terms.  
**Duration:** up to 3 years.  
**Co-funding:** required financial capability beyond grant.

### Fit

- product R&D;
- new processes/services;
- meaningful innovation;
- Qatar R&D/economic impact.

### Process recommendation

1. Establish/confirm Qatar applicant eligibility.
2. Scoping call/portal.
3. R&D work packages.
4. TRL roadmap.
5. Budget + co-funding.
6. IP/commercialization.
7. Customer/adopter.
8. Full application.

### Для технологического проекта

Potentially strong:
- regulated fintech infrastructure;
- privacy-preserving settlement;
- cybersecurity;
- compliance tech;
- institutional digital assets.

But proposal needs real Qatar economic/R&D anchor.

### Analysis

One of the largest genuine government R&D grant opportunities in Gulf.

**Action:** HIGH if willing to build meaningful Qatar presence.

Starting point:
- https://startupqatar.qa/

---

## 29.7 Qatar — Open Innovation Grant

**Тип:** challenge/pilot grant  
**Status:** challenge-dependent/current opportunities.  
**Quantum:** up to about **QAR0.55m / ~$100k-class** for PoC/pilot depending current challenge description.

### Mechanism

Government/corporate “Opportunity Owner” defines need → innovators propose → selected vendor/startup pilots technology.

### Analysis

For startup this can be better than generic grant because it comes with a **potential customer**.

Best for:
- compliance;
- payments;
- cybersecurity;
- digital identity;
- AI;
- regulated workflows.

**Action:** monitor exact challenges weekly.

---

## 29.8 Qatar — Startup Qatar Investment Program

**Тип:** investment/funding + relocation/market entry  
**Status:** ACTIVE/APPLY  
**NOT A GRANT.**

Published:
- START: up to **$1.1m** for PoC/MVP startups launching in Qatar;
- GROW: up to **$5.5m** for established startups expanding into Qatar;
- tranches tied to milestones.

### Analysis

Potentially much larger than grant routes, but treat as investment/strategic funding.

Pitch:
- why Qatar;
- local hiring/entity;
- industry adoption;
- milestone-based growth.

Official:
- https://startupqatar.qa/en/investment-program

---

## 29.9 Qatar — Alchemist Doha

**Тип:** accelerator + equity seed funding  
**Status:** current Startup Qatar ecosystem route; exact intake verify.  
**Published:** up to **$1m seed equity funding**, incubation/Alchemist accelerator, soft landing/pilots.

### Analysis

Strong B2B/deeptech accelerator if enterprise distribution is central.

Not grant.

---

## 29.10 Bahrain

Bahrain/Tamkeen ecosystem has founder/company support and StartUp Bahrain programs, but many products are highly eligibility- and local-employment-specific.

### Recommendation

Do not insert a generic “Bahrain grant” amount without:
- current Tamkeen product;
- Bahrain CR;
- ownership/employment requirements;
- actual open application.

For foreign Web3 startup, Bahrain should initially be **BD/regulatory/market-entry route**, then current Tamkeen support is checked after entity structure is known.

**Status:** VERIFY case-by-case.

---

## 29.11 Gulf routing

```text
Web3 startup ready to relocate Abu Dhabi now?
  -> Hub71+ Digital Assets (deadline 2 Aug 2026)

Deep/emerging tech R&D in Saudi?
  -> NTDP Nextera, verify live intake

Saudi early MVP?
  -> MVP Lab

Saudi company expanding globally?
  -> Bridge

Want Saudi accelerator?
  -> TAQADAM next cohort (2026 closed)

Large R&D project with Qatar anchor/cofunding?
  -> QRDI TDG up to QAR10m, but verify actual 2026 InnoLight intake

Specific Qatar corporate/government pilot?
  -> Qatar Open Innovation

Startup relocating/scaling in Qatar + wants capital?
  -> Startup Qatar Investment Program / Alchemist Doha
```



# PART VII — EUROPE / EU

> **Collider / не только венчур.** В Европе сильная компания может одновременно использовать grant, university consortium, procurement, tax incentives и VC. В Collider мы смотрим на капитал как на комбинацию инструментов, а не как на выбор между «поднять раунд» и «получить грант».


## 30. Europe routing principle

Для европейских госпрограмм надо разделять:

1. **EU-level deeptech:** EIC Accelerator / Transition / Pathfinder.
2. **National R&D grants:** Germany ZIM, France i-Lab и аналоги.
3. **Research-origin commercialization:** EXIST, EIC Transition.
4. **Collaborative R&D:** Eurostars / Horizon Europe calls.
5. **Country-specific innovation calls:** rolling/seasonal.

Крупный “up to” чек почти всегда означает:
- сложный eligibility;
- co-funding/investment;
- TRL;
- локальную economic activity;
- multi-stage review.

---

## 30.1 EIC Accelerator

> **Collider / высокий порог — высокая ценность.** Сложные программы вроде EIC требуют серьёзной подготовки, но одновременно заставляют компанию лучше сформулировать технологию, IP, рынок и стратегию. В Collider такие заявки полезны ещё и как способ провести жёсткий внешний аудит собственной истории.


**Тип:** EU deep-tech grant + equity/blended finance  
**Статус:** ACTIVE  
**2026:** short proposals can enter continuously/monthly evaluation; remaining full-proposal batching dates after 20 July 2026 include **2 Sep and 4 Nov 2026**.

### Economics

- grant component: **below €2.5m**;
- investment: **€1m–€10m** under current 2026 Accelerator;
- Open budget 2026: €414m;
- Challenges: €220m.

Grant supports TRL 6–8 innovation activities, typically up to 24 months.

### Selection

1. Short proposal.
2. Full proposal.
3. Technology expert / panel review.
4. Jury interview.
5. Grant agreement and, for equity/blended, investment due diligence.

Current full proposal package includes:
- 20-page form;
- deck;
- implementation plan;
- financial information;
- LOIs;
- FTO analysis;
- video pitch.

### Current competition signal

June 2026 round:
- 87 reached interview;
- 38 selected.

This is **not overall application acceptance rate**, because it excludes earlier funnel stages, but shows high selectivity even after interview qualification.

### Best fit

- genuinely differentiated deeptech;
- high technical risk;
- huge market;
- European strategic relevance;
- venture-scale ambition;
- TRL around 6+ for Accelerator.

### For Web3 / cryptography / digital infrastructure

Pitch as:
- cryptographic deeptech/cybersecurity;
- privacy-preserving financial infrastructure;
- regulated fintech;
- confidential computing;
- dual-use only if credible under current 2026 rules.

Do not center token speculation.

### Analysis

Potentially highest-value European route, but application cost is high. Only apply if project can survive serious technical, commercial and investor DD.

**Action:** HIGH for mature deeptech; DO NOT APPLY for idea/MVP-only generic SaaS.

Official:
- https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator_en

---

## 30.2 EIC Transition

**Тип:** research-to-market grant  
**Status:** current 2026 cycle; next known deadline **16 September 2026**.

**Funding:** up to **€2.5m**.

### Hard gate

Must build on eligible prior research results, such as specific EU-funded research programs/eligible source projects.

### Historical/current selection signal

2025 call results announced in 2026:
- 611 submissions;
- 40 selected.

About 6.5% at that call level — strong evidence of competitiveness, though future calls may differ.

### Best use

`eligible research result → technology validation → demonstrator → business case → EIC Accelerator`.

### Analysis

Excellent for research-origin cryptography; completely wrong for ordinary startup with no eligible prior research provenance.

---

## 30.3 EIC Pathfinder

**Тип:** research grant  
**2026:** program budget €262m; grants up to ~€4m depending call.

### Best use

Early visionary multidisciplinary research, not startup product development.

For a startup, usually:
- partner with university/research consortium;
- use resulting IP/technology later through Transition/Accelerator.

### Analysis

Do not include in startup’s direct “funding runway” unless eligibility and consortium role are real.

---

## 30.4 Germany — ZIM

**Тип:** SME R&D grant  
**Status as of 20.07.2026:** **TEMPORARILY PAUSED** for standard applications since **7 July 2026, 12:00** due to budget constraints.

Pause applies to:
- project forms;
- project sketches.

Exception:
- certain applications with international partners under **open bilateral/multilateral calls** remain possible.

Official notice says reopening targeted around early 2027 depending on budgets.

### Correct action now

1. Do not recommend normal ZIM submission.
2. Check open international bilateral calls.
3. Prepare project package for reopening.
4. Consider Eurostars/EIC/national alternatives.

### Analysis

This is exactly why “grant directories” fail: ZIM may appear evergreen, but actual intake is paused.

**Status:** PAUSED.  
**Action:** WATCH / international exception only.

Official:
- https://www.zim.de/

---

## 30.5 Germany — EXIST Research Transfer / EXIST Startup Grant

### EXIST Research Transfer

**Type:** university/research spinout commercialization.

### Hard gate

Research-origin team from German university/research institution; phase I is pre-company/spinout formation route via host institution.

Good for:
- cryptography research;
- security;
- AI;
- scientific software with defensible research.

Bad for:
- existing international startup trying to “get a German grant”.

### EXIST Startup Grant

Earlier-stage founder support connected to university/research context.

### How to use

1. Find German host institution.
2. Confirm IP ownership/licensing.
3. Form team.
4. University submits/supports.
5. Spinout after funded validation per rules.

### Analysis

Strong if building **from German research**; irrelevant otherwise.

Official:
- EXIST / German federal entrepreneurship grant portal.

---

## 30.6 France — Bpifrance i-Lab

**Тип:** innovation creation competition/grant  
**Status:** 2026 edition closed **3 February 2026**.  
**Published support:** up to about **€600k** depending eligible costs/rules.

### Who fits

- French innovative tech company very early;
- founders planning to create company;
- deeptech with serious R&D.

### Action

- PREPARE NEXT annual edition;
- establish French research/business eligibility before call;
- use Bpifrance advisor ecosystem.

### Analysis

High-value non-dilutive route, but not currently open. Do not tell team to apply now.

---

## 30.7 France — Deeptech accelerators / Bpifrance ecosystem

Bpifrance runs accelerators and deeptech commercialization routes; exact cohorts change.

### Recommendation

Treat each as:
- accelerator;
- loan;
- grant;
- equity;

only after checking exact product terms.

A 2026 Deeptech Seed-focused accelerator launched with cohorts supporting startups preparing Seed/Series A; accelerator participation ≠ cash grant.

---

## 30.8 Eurostars

**Тип:** international collaborative R&D funding  
**Status:** semiannual; next 2026 deadline scheduled for **September 2026**.

### How it works

- R&D-performing SME-led international consortium;
- funding rules differ by country;
- each national agency funds eligible participants.

### Good use

Two real companies in different participating countries need to co-develop commercially valuable tech.

### Bad use

Creating a fake consortium just for grant.

### Process

1. Find partner.
2. Confirm national eligibility **before** consortium writing.
3. Define joint IP/work packages.
4. National pre-registration if needed.
5. Eurostars proposal.
6. National funding approval.

### Analysis

Strong for cross-border cryptography/fintech R&D when teams already collaborate.

---

# PART VIII — UNITED KINGDOM

> **Collider / партнёрства как актив.** В UK многие сильные инструменты открываются через университеты, Catapult, approved investors или government challenges. Поэтому сеть качественных контактов часто становится такой же важной частью fundraising strategy, как сам pitch.


## 31. UK funding reality: do not search for one “Innovate UK grant”

Innovate UK uses a **live competitions portal**. Calls open/close constantly.

LLM must:
1. search current Innovation Funding Service;
2. filter by eligibility;
3. only then recommend a call.

A stale article about an old “Smart Grant” is not a current application route.

Official portal:
- https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search

---

## 31.1 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

> **Collider / найти недостающую компетенцию.** Иногда правильный профессор, лаборатория или отраслевой эксперт экономит компании год самостоятельных экспериментов. Collider строится как среда, где можно быстрее находить таких людей и превращать знакомство в совместный проект.


**Тип:** business + university/RTO/Catapult innovation partnership  
**Status:** recurring throughout year.

2026–27 scheduled rounds include:
- Round 3: 29 Jun → 16 Sep 2026;
- Round 4: 21 Sep → 18 Nov 2026;
- Round 5: 23 Nov → 3 Feb 2027.

### Key mechanism

The **knowledge base partner submits**, not startup alone.

Business collaborates with:
- university;
- RTO;
- Catapult.

A dedicated associate is recruited into project.

### Process

1. Find UK knowledge base.
2. Speak with KTP adviser.
3. Define strategic innovation project.
4. Build application jointly.
5. Knowledge base submits.
6. Competitive assessment.
7. Outcome usually within ~12 weeks after close.
8. Recruit associate/deliver.

### Analysis

Very strong for:
- cryptographic R&D;
- AI/security;
- applied university know-how.

Not a cash grant to founder’s bank account for general runway.

**Action:** HIGH if UK entity + research partnership.

Official:
- UKRI KTP guidance / IFS.

---

## 31.2 Accelerated KTP (AKT)

**Тип:** shorter targeted knowledge transfer intervention  
**Status:** AKT 6 closed 15 July 2026; watch next round.

Business needed:
- UK registered;
- minimum employee requirements per call;
- business contribution (e.g. current AKT6 minimum 10%).

### Analysis

Use for narrow, fast technical challenge — not multi-year core R&D.

---

## 31.3 Innovate UK Investor Partnerships

**Тип:** grant + matched private investment  
**Status:** call-specific; recent 2026 rounds close periodically.

### Correct approach

1. Identify current live Investor Partnership call.
2. Check sector.
3. Select approved investor.
4. Align grant project and equity round.
5. Apply to both funding/investment process.

### Analysis

Potentially excellent because grant de-risks R&D while investor funds company scaling.

But it is not pure grant; if investor round fails, strategy can fail.

---

## 31.4 Contracts for Innovation

**Тип:** procurement/R&D contract, not grant  
**Status:** challenge-specific.

Some calls allow international organisations; contract awarded for prototype/testing.

### Analysis

Very attractive if startup solves explicit government problem because:
- gives customer validation;
- procurement path;
- revenue-style contract.

Do not count as grant.

---

## 31.5 Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot

**Type:** program funding for venture-building/spinout ecosystem  
**2026 EOI:** closed 22 May 2026.

Targeted:
- Frontier AI;
- Engineering Biology;
- Advanced Materials/Manufacturing;
- UK institutional IP/spinouts.

### Analysis

Not generic startup grant and current EOI closed.

---

## 31.6 UK routing

```text
Have UK company + university/RTO partner?
  -> KTP

Need short targeted university intervention?
  -> next AKT

Raising equity + R&D grant?
  -> search live Investor Partnerships

Government challenge matches product?
  -> Contracts for Innovation

University/public research IP spinout?
  -> ICURe/Venture Builder/current spinout calls

Generic startup looking for “Innovate UK grant”?
  -> search live IFS, do not invent evergreen route
```

---

# PART IX — CANADA

> **Collider / локальные операторы рынка.** Большая часть государственных программ плохо читается из другой страны: формально всё открыто, но реальные требования понятны только после разговора с локальным advisor или участником. В Collider мы ценим именно такой практический слой знаний.


## 32. NRC IRAP

> **Collider / от гранта к коммерциализации.** Сильный funding route должен отвечать не только на вопрос «кто оплатит R&D», но и «кто станет первым покупателем после R&D». В Collider мы стараемся связывать эти два трека сразу — капитал и коммерческие интро.


**Тип:** advisory + R&D financial support  
**Status:** ACTIVE as program; exact project funding determined through NRC IRAP engagement.

### Core eligibility pattern

- incorporated, for-profit Canadian SME;
- generally <=500 FTE;
- technology-driven innovation;
- commercial growth potential;
- technical/financial capability.

International calls can add stricter gates such as:
- minimum operating history;
- Canadian payroll employees;
- consortium.

### How to participate

1. Become/engage NRC IRAP client relationship.
2. Talk to Industrial Technology Advisor.
3. Present:
   - technology;
   - technical risk;
   - commercialization;
   - team;
   - budget;
   - Canada benefit.
4. Scope eligible R&D project.
5. Funding assessment/agreement.
6. Claims/reporting.

### What not to pitch

- routine commercial work;
- marketing;
- non-innovative implementation;
- work mostly outside Canada.

### Process/quality signal

IRAP publishes service standards for funding decisions by size, and program surveys report high client satisfaction; these are official self-reported program metrics, not independent reviews.

### Analysis

One of Canada’s strongest routes for an established Canadian R&D SME.

For foreign startup: incorporating shell entity is not enough — real Canadian R&D/employees/commercialization matter.

**Action:** HIGH if Canadian operating company.

Official:
- https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation

---

## 32.1 Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)

**Тип:** challenge-based R&D grant/procurement-style innovation funding  
**Status:** ACTIVE, challenge-specific open calls.

Typical structure:
- Phase 1 feasibility: often up to ~C$150k, some calls higher;
- Phase 2 prototype: often up to ~C$1m, some challenges higher;
- exact amounts vary by challenge.

### Key advantage

Company generally retains IP under program framework, while government challenge provides potential first buyer/use case.

### How to use

1. Search current open challenges.
2. Only apply if exact problem fits.
3. Canadian SME eligibility.
4. Feasibility proposal.
5. Phase 1.
6. Phase 2 invite/selection.
7. Potential procurement/commercialization.

### Analysis

Much better than forcing a generic crypto pitch. Wait for:
- cybersecurity;
- privacy;
- fintech/compliance;
- AI;
- identity;
- government digital infrastructure challenge.

**Action:** MONITOR WEEKLY.

Official:
- https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/

---

## 32.2 NRC IRAP international / Eurostars

Canadian SMEs can access:
- bilateral R&D calls;
- Eurostars;
- country collaboration programs.

Example 2026 Canada–Germany call allowed up to C$500k for Canadian SME under that call, with cost-category funding rates and consortium requirements; that specific deadline passed, but it demonstrates mechanism.

### Analysis

Best for a Canadian company with genuine international R&D partner.

---

## 32.3 CanExport SMEs

**Тип:** market expansion support  
**Status:** intake/cycles must be checked current.

### Use

- export market development;
- new foreign markets;
- eligible business development activities.

Not product R&D.

### Analysis

Use after product/traction, like Singapore MRA.

---

## 32.4 Canada routing

```text
Canadian SME doing proprietary R&D?
  -> NRC IRAP advisor first

Exact government problem matches?
  -> Innovative Solutions Canada

International R&D partner?
  -> IRAP bilateral / Eurostars

Export expansion?
  -> CanExport current intake
```

---

# PART X — LATAM

> **Collider / рынки до хайпа.** LATAM, Gulf, Юго-Восточная Азия и другие регионы особенно интересны до того, как их начинают обсуждать все. Одна из идей Collider — давать участникам информационное преимущество именно на ранней стадии нового рынка или нарратива.


## 33. Uruguay — ANII Apoyo a Emprendimientos Innovadores

**Тип:** non-repayable startup innovation support  
**Status:** listed among current/open instruments on ANII entrepreneurship portal; verify application window/fund availability before submission.

Published scheme parameters include substantial percentage co-funding and local/national company eligibility; exact current bases must be pulled before financial modelling.

### Typical fit

- innovative national company/entrepreneur;
- validated solution;
- global/scalable potential;
- committed founder;
- co-financing.

### Recommended process

1. Uruguay company/eligibility.
2. Read current “bases”.
3. Validate customer problem.
4. Project budget.
5. Founder cash cofunding.
6. Apply.
7. Milestone delivery.

### Analysis

Good grant route for actually building company in Uruguay.  
Not a simple foreign-startup application without local setup.

Official:
- https://anii.org.uy/apoyos/emprendimientos/

---

## 33.1 Uruguay — SprintUy 2026

**Тип:** soft-landing / immersion, not cash grant  
**Status on 20 July 2026:** **OPEN UNTIL 21 JULY 2026, 14:00 Uruguay time** — extremely urgent.

Eligibility:
- foreign company <=5 years;
- founders hold >=51%;
- technology/science-tech;
- MVP/prototype + traction;
- differentiated product.

Support:
- one-week Uruguay immersion;
- networking/ecosystem;
- travel/accommodation for one founder.

### Analysis

Very good **market-entry discovery option**, but not funding runway.

For startup considering LATAM base, apply immediately if still before deadline.

Official:
- ANII SprintUy 2026 English page.

---

## 33.2 Brazil — Finep Mais Inovação Brasil, Round 2

> **Collider / локальный партнёр как ключ.** В больших государственных программах часто важнее не сама форма, а правильная локальная структура: компания, университет, интегратор или co-applicant. Collider помогает смотреть на funding не как на конкурс документов, а как на задачу сборки правильной конфигурации людей.


**Тип:** economic subsidy / company R&D calls  
**Status:** multiple 2026 thematic calls OPEN.

### Particularly relevant

**Tecnologias Digitais — Round 2**
- target: companies;
- budget published: **R$300m**;
- deadline: **30 September 2026**;
- economic subsidy for innovative products/processes.

Other 2026 Round 2 calls have deadlines around 31 Aug/30 Sep depending theme:
- energy transition;
- health;
- sustainable cities;
- minerals;
- other strategic sectors.

### How to participate

1. Need Brazilian company/eligibility under call.
2. Read exact Annex 1.
3. Match theme precisely.
4. TRL and project structure.
5. Often collaboration/ICT requirements may apply by call.
6. Budget and counterpart funding.
7. FINEP platform submission.

### Analysis

This is one of LATAM’s most serious R&D subsidy systems. But calls are large, bureaucratic, thematic and local-company oriented.

For Web3 / cryptography / digital infrastructure:
- **Digital Technologies** is the first call to inspect;
- frame around cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, financial technology where allowed;
- check prohibited/eligible activities and regulatory context.

**Action:** HIGH if Brazilian entity/partner and exact theme match.

Official:
- https://www.finep.gov.br/chamadas-publicas/

---

## 33.3 Chile — Start-Up Chile

**Тип:** accelerator + equity-free grants/support depending track/call  
**Status:** CURRENT CALL MUST BE VERIFIED. Portal pages can display program tracks while actual application window is closed.

Typical tracks historically/currently include:
- Build;
- Ignite;
- Growth.

### Important status rule

Do not trust a generic portal label “open” without:
- current cohort number;
- application start/end date;
- actual form.

### How to prepare

1. Choose stage track.
2. Global innovation/scalability.
3. Chile contribution/market activity.
4. Founder commitment.
5. Traction appropriate to track.
6. Apply only current cohort.

### Analysis

Excellent soft-landing/accelerator brand for foreign startups in LATAM, but status can be stale between cohorts.

**Action:** VERIFY current 2026 call before recommendation.

Official:
- https://startupchile.org/

---

## 33.4 Colombia — Minciencias / Spin-Off / SENA innovation routes

**Тип:** call-specific R&D/commercialization grants/co-financing  
**Status:** call-dependent; exact current application must be verified.

### Spin-off type calls

Often target:
- Colombian universities/research centers;
- companies;
- validated technologies, higher TRL;
- commercialization/spinout.

### How to use

1. Colombian partner/entity.
2. Search active Convocatorias.
3. Exact eligibility.
4. Academic/industry consortium if required.
5. TRL evidence.
6. Commercialization.

### Analysis

Do not include as evergreen direct startup grant. Use Colombia only when a live call matches.

---

## 33.5 LATAM route

```text
Want foreign startup soft landing immediately?
  -> SprintUy (urgent deadline 21 Jul 2026)

Building actual Uruguay company?
  -> ANII innovation grant instruments

Brazilian company/partner + serious R&D?
  -> Finep thematic subsidy calls; Digital Technologies first

Global accelerator route into Chile?
  -> Start-Up Chile, verify live cohort

Colombian research/company consortium?
  -> current Minciencias/SENA call only
```

---

# PART XI — GLOBAL PRIORITIZATION BY COMPANY TYPE, NOT BY ONE USE CASE

## 34. Priority matrix

Приоритет нельзя задавать один на весь документ. Ниже — routing matrix по ситуации компании.

### A. Уже есть продукт и onchain traction

Сначала смотреть:
- ship-first / retro programs;
- growth grants;
- liquidity/incentive programs с положительной unit economics;
- protocol-native accelerators;
- strategic BD.

Примеры:
- Base builder funding ladder;
- Algorand xGov;
- Sui Moonshots;
- dYdX grants/RFPs;
- Uniswap ecosystem programs;
- chain-specific growth funds.

### B. Есть сильная технология, но мало traction

Сначала смотреть:
- milestone grants;
- technical RFPs;
- PoC programs;
- accelerators с engineering support;
- research-commercialisation programs.

Примеры:
- Solana Foundation Funding;
- Aptos Ecosystem Grants;
- Aleo Developer Grants;
- Miden Pioneer Program;
- W3F Grants;
- Startup SG Tech;
- NRC IRAP/KTP depending jurisdiction.

### C. Venture-scale startup, нужна distribution + capital

Сначала смотреть:
- Colosseum;
- BNB MVB/BIA;
- Base Batches;
- Hub71;
- Startup SG Equity;
- Startup Qatar investment routes;
- EIC blended finance;
- sector accelerators.

Не складывать investment/SAFE с non-dilutive grants.

### D. Research-origin deeptech

Сначала смотреть:
- NRF Central Gap;
- A*STAR IAF-ICP;
- EIC Transition;
- EXIST;
- KTP;
- university-linked national programs;
- collaborative R&D such as Eurostars.

### E. Нужен конкретный первый крупный заказчик

Сначала смотреть:
- procurement/challenge programs;
- corporate innovation;
- government pilots;
- BD/design-partner programs.

Примеры:
- Innovative Solutions Canada;
- Qatar Open Innovation;
- Contracts for Innovation;
- protocol design-partner programs.

### F. Нужен новый рынок, а не R&D

Сначала смотреть:
- MRA/EDGE Singapore where eligible;
- CanExport;
- soft-landing programs;
- Hub71/Startup Qatar market-entry;
- SprintUy/Start-Up Chile depending live cohort.

### Priority rule

Вместо фиксированного Tier 1/2/3 использовать:

`Eligibility × Current availability × Probability × Strategic value × Net economic value / Team time`

И отдельно показывать:
1. non-dilutive cash;
2. equity/SAFE/investment;
3. incentives/token rewards;
4. in-kind/cloud/audit credits;
5. distribution/BD option value.

---

# PART XII — XLSX RECONCILIATION: WHAT CHANGED

## 35. Old research row → current operational interpretation

| Row/topic from research XLSX | Updated 20.07.2026 interpretation |
|---|---|
| NEAR grants | Use Founder Hub ladder: rewards/Horizon/hackathons; generic old grant framing deprecated |
| Solana grants | Foundation grant vs convertible/investment vs Colosseum must be separated |
| Algorand xGov | Current xGov is transparent on-chain, currently retroactive funding; ship first |
| Sui grants/RFP | Founder funding mainly accelerator/investment/liquidity/RFP, not generic grants |
| Aptos DoraHacks always-open | Official Aptos Ecosystem Grants/subsidies are more important than aggregator route |
| Cosmos ICF funding GitHub | Do not assume live generic grant; Interchain Builders is current support route |
| Interchain Builders | Correctly useful, but classify as accelerator/BD/support not guaranteed cash |
| Celestia Delegation | Validator-only economic support, not builder grant |
| Aleo | Current Developer Grants up to $100k remain highly relevant |
| Miden | Pioneer Program is stronger/more structured than a simple “grant” row |
| Sei | Current ecosystem is EVM-centric; remove from pure non-EVM bucket |
| Tezos | Rolling/quarterly review, detailed diligence; historical rejection signal matters |
| Mina | zkIgnite retired; Navigators/Core historical recipient data remain useful, but current open intake must be verified after ecosystem/grants transition to o1Labs |
| Hedera | Institutional DD/cofunding, not lightweight grant |
| Stellar | Current SCF round mechanics/status must be checked |
| BNB | Separate grant vs MVB/BIA accelerator/investment |
| VeChain | Verify live call; never infer accessibility from ecosystem fund size |
| Uniswap “get funded” | Split UHI/HPA/Design Lab/UF grants/audit support |
| Aave Grants | Grant DAO/current status should be checked separately; not accelerator |
| Chainlink BUILD | Ecosystem economics/support, not standard grant |
| Wormhole | Sigma accelerator + grants + ecosystem fund are separate mechanisms |
| dYdX Grants | Governance/grant program, not accelerator; live mandate/status verify |
| L2 rows | Apply current status gates from base playbook |

---

# PART XIII — LLM GLOBAL ROUTER PROMPT

## 36. Paste this with a pitch deck

```text
You are a Global Funding & Ecosystem Operator.

Inputs:
- attached pitch/deck;
- Global Funding / Non-EVM / Government / Protocol Accelerators Playbook;
- company/entity/cap table facts.

TASK 1 — Extract facts.
Do not invent:
company stage, jurisdictions, owners, IP, TRL, employees, R&D location,
traction, chains, customers, prior grants, cofunding, fundraising.

TASK 2 — Run jurisdiction hard gates BEFORE scoring.
For every government program check:
- entity country;
- local ownership;
- company age;
- R&D location;
- IP ownership;
- TRL;
- cofunding;
- research partner;
- whether project already started/contracts signed;
- current actual application endpoint.

TASK 3 — Run mechanism classification.
Label every route:
P = proposal grant
S = ship-first/retro
T = traction/incentive
A = accelerator/investment
B = BD
R = research-institution route
C = procurement/challenge contract

TASK 4 — Select maximum 10 routes globally.
NOW: act 0–14 days
NEXT: 15–45 days
LATER: 46–90 days
WATCH: closed/upcoming
DO NOT APPLY: explicitly reject

TASK 5 — For each route output:
- Current status and verified date
- Official source
- Economic type: non-dilutive/equity/SAFE/loan/incentive/in-kind
- Maximum/typical support, only if verified
- Hard eligibility gates
- Why fit
- Why NOT fit
- Required entity restructuring, if any
- Product/technical changes needed
- Exact application/BD thesis
- Assets to prepare
- Step-by-step process
- Expected review path
- Co-funding/equity/IP constraints
- Evidence from prior rounds/reviews where reliable
- Stop condition
- 30/60/90-day action

TASK 6 — Compute three totals separately:
A. realistic non-dilutive grants
B. equity/investment capital
C. in-kind/incentives/subsidies

Never sum them into one misleading “funding available” number.

TASK 7 — For non-EVM chains calculate migration economics:
estimated engineering cost + audit + maintenance + opportunity cost
versus grant/investment + distribution + strategic value.

Reject a non-EVM port if funding is smaller than migration cost and there is no native demand.

TASK 8 — Verify status freshness.
If source is older than 7 days or program is call-based, inspect actual application form/current announcement.
Actual intake endpoint outranks marketing pages and aggregators.
```

---

# PART XIV — GOVERNMENT GRANT APPLICATION TEMPLATE

## 37. Government R&D concept note — 2 pages

### 1. National/economic problem
Not crypto narrative. Describe:
- regulated financial infrastructure problem;
- cybersecurity/privacy;
- productivity/export/R&D impact.

### 2. Innovation
- current state of art;
- technical uncertainty;
- proprietary IP;
- why not off-the-shelf.

### 3. R&D plan
- TRL now;
- TRL target;
- work packages;
- experiments;
- measurable milestones.

### 4. Commercialisation
- users;
- LOIs;
- market;
- regulation;
- business model.

### 5. Local impact
- R&D jobs;
- local entity;
- IP;
- research partnerships;
- exports;
- strategic sector.

### 6. Budget
Split:
- salaries;
- subcontractors;
- equipment/cloud;
- university;
- audits;
- commercialization where eligible.

### 7. Cofunding
Exact source:
- cash;
- investor;
- company funds;
- in-kind only where permitted.

---

# PART XV — FINAL STATUS WATCHLIST

## 38. Recheck immediately because deadline/status is near

### 20–21 July 2026
- SprintUy closes 21 Jul 14:00 Uruguay time.

### Before 2 August 2026
- Hub71+ Digital Assets Cohort20.

### August–September 2026
- Stellar current SCF deadline.
- EIC full batch 2 Sep.
- EIC Transition 16 Sep.
- UK KTP Round3 16 Sep.
- Finep Digital Technologies 30 Sep.
- other Finep Round2 calls 31 Aug / 30 Sep.
- Eurostars September deadline exact date verify.

### Status-changing in 2H2026
- Singapore EDGE launch replacing/consolidating EDG/MRA/PSG.
- Cardano Catalyst exact pilot call.
- new Base/Uniswap/accelerator cohorts.
- ZIM reopening NOT expected until potentially early 2027; monitor official notice.

---

# 39. Final rule

> Лучший грант — не самый большой чек. Лучший route — тот, где **вы уже проходите eligibility, деньги покрывают реальную следующую ступень продукта, а программа одновременно увеличивает шанс на клиентов, distribution, IP advantage или следующий капитал**.

Для каждого проекта LLM должен оптимизировать не `grant size`, а:

`Probability × strategic value × net cash value ÷ team time + distribution option value`.



# PART XVI — SELF-STUDY RESEARCH ATLAS: PROGRAMS, RECIPIENTS, ECOSYSTEMS, GOVERNANCE, BD

> **Collider / исследование, которое можно превратить в действие.** Этот каталог близок к тому, как мы работаем с информацией внутри Collider: не «100 ссылок почитать», а карта людей, денег, экосистем, получателей и следующих действий, из которой можно быстро собрать свой маршрут.


## 40. Как пользоваться этим каталогом ссылок

Цель раздела — дать пользователю возможность **самостоятельно проверить любой вывод документа** и углубиться в конкретную программу.

Для каждой программы по возможности приведены:

- **Program / Apply** — официальное описание и реальная точка входа;
- **Recipients / Portfolio** — кто получал деньги, проходил accelerator или был selected;
- **Process / Rules / Reports** — критерии, lifecycle, transparency, past rounds;
- **Ecosystem / Docs** — что строится вокруг сети/протокола;
- **Forum / Governance / RFP** — где раньше всего появляются новые funding opportunities;
- **Что изучить перед заявкой** — какие публичные данные reverse-engineer.

### Правило ссылок

Если `Apply` и marketing page противоречат друг другу:
1. actual application endpoint;
2. official dated announcement;
3. current docs;
4. governance/forum;
5. marketing page;
6. third-party aggregator.

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# 41. WEB3 / BLOCKCHAIN ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH DIRECTORY

## 41.1 Ethereum Foundation — Ecosystem Support Program (ESP)

**Механизм:** targeted grants / Wishlist / RFP / public goods.  
**Статус:** broad generic intake больше не считать основным маршрутом; идти через актуальные Wishlists/RFP.

### Program / Apply
- ESP home: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/
- Wishlists: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants/wishlist
- RFP area / current applicant resources: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants
- EF Ecosystem Support updates: https://blog.ethereum.org/category/ecosystem-support-program

### Что смотреть у получателей
EF публикует grants/allocations через Ecosystem Support updates и отдельные reports. Изучать:
- какие deliverables open-source;
- какие research/tooling categories повторяются;
- сколько времени между announcement и delivery;
- кто maintenance owner.

### Ecosystem / technical context
- Ethereum developer docs: https://ethereum.org/developers/
- Ethereum research forum: https://ethresear.ch/
- Ethereum Magicians: https://ethereum-magicians.org/

### Перед заявкой
Не начинать proposal, пока не найден **конкретный current Wishlist/RFP fit**.

---

## 41.2 Avalanche — Retro9000

**Механизм:** retroactive/community-visible funding.  
**Статус на 20.07.2026:** последний C-Chain round закрылся 17.07.2026; WATCH next round.

### Program / Rules
- Retro9000: https://retro9000.avax.network/
- Round/results interface: https://retro9000.avax.network/results
- Avalanche explainer: https://www.avax.network/about/blog/retro9000-everything-you-need-to-know

### Как изучать получателей
На Retro9000 смотреть:
- public submissions;
- updates;
- leaderboard/community signals;
- final results;
- actual shipped artifacts.

### Ecosystem
- Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/
- Developer docs: https://build.avax.network/

### Важно
Retro round ≠ pre-funding. Сначала build/evidence.

---

## 41.3 Avalanche — Team1 Mini Grants

**Механизм:** micro/mini-grants, community-led.  
**Current exact geography/availability:** VERIFY on live portal.

### Links
- Grants portal: https://grants.team1.network/
- Team1: https://team1.network/

### Что изучить
- open categories;
- eligibility geography/community;
- amount caps;
- recently approved projects;
- whether application is currently accepting submissions.

Не использовать старый cached listing как доказательство open intake.

---

## 41.4 Avalanche — Blizzard Fund

**Механизм:** venture investment, **не grant**.  
**Размер фонда:** $200M+ ecosystem VC; 100+ investments по current fund site.

### Program / Portfolio
- Fund: https://www.blizzard.fund/
- Portfolio доступен через `View Portfolio` на fund site.

### Как участвовать
Это investor pitch:
- Seed/Series A;
- category-defining company;
- strong Avalanche strategic fit;
- institutional/finance/payments/enterprise focus может быть релевантен.

### Что изучать у portfolio
- стадия на момент investment;
- какие verticals повторяются;
- были ли проекты already live on Avalanche;
- co-investors;
- follow-on funding.

---

## 41.5 Avalanche — Codebase / founder programs

**Механизм:** accelerator/cohort; cohorts historically time-boxed.  
**Status:** VERIFY current cohort; не считать old application live.

### Starting points
- Avalanche builder ecosystem: https://www.avax.network/
- Avalanche blog/program announcements: https://www.avax.network/about/blog

### Research method
Искать latest `Codebase cohort`, finalists, demo day and exact current deadline before routing.

---

## 41.6 Arbitrum — Foundation support / grants

**Механизм:** Foundation milestone/KPI support + ecosystem matching.  
**Status:** Foundation home сейчас предлагает `Build on Arbitrum → get matched with funding, mentorship, ecosystem resources`; конкретный grant phase/route нужно проверять.

### Program / Support
- Foundation: https://arbitrum.foundation/
- Historical Foundation Grants framework: https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/introducing-the-arbitrum-foundation-grants-phase-1/
- Builder/Foundation blog: https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/

### Ecosystem / Governance
- Governance forum: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/
- Applications for DAO programs: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/procurement-nominations/44
- Developer docs: https://docs.arbitrum.io/

### Что изучить
Arbitrum funding — **portfolio of mechanisms**, а не одна форма:
- Foundation support;
- DAO grants;
- audit subsidy;
- Firestarter;
- mentorship/Open House;
- targeted programs.

Сначала определить correct mechanism.

---

## 41.7 Arbitrum — D.A.O. Grant Program

**Механизм:** DAO/domain grants.  
**Status:** Season 3 intake CLOSED; program reports remain extremely useful.

### Program / Reports
- Season 3 official thread / status: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-d-a-o-grant-program-season-3-official-thread/28753
- Program/update category: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/dao-grant-programs/questbook-updates/48
- Applications/DAO programs: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/procurement-nominations/44

### Process evidence
Public Season 3 reporting showed:
- 1,262 submissions;
- 190 approved;
- public final reports/milestones.

### Recipient research
Search forum for `Final Report` + domain/project. Example:
- xCAN final report: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/xcan-final-report/30599

### What to reverse-engineer
- approved ask;
- milestone granularity;
- time to first disbursement;
- final report quality;
- actual KPI achieved vs promised.

---

## 41.8 Arbitrum — Firestarter

**Механизм:** small feasibility/pre-initiative grants.  
**Published pilot:** max $10k individual grant, $50k fund.

### Program
- https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/firestarter-grant-program-info-application/30409

### Best use
Feasibility/research/groundwork, not full product runway.

---

## 41.9 Arbitrum — Audit Subsidy

**Механизм:** security cost subsidy / ecosystem support.

### Research
- Foundation blog / audit program announcement: https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/
- DAO applications category: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/procurement-nominations/44

Search within these for `Audit Program`.

### Use
Treat as:
`security cost offset`, not company funding.

---

## 41.10 Arbitrum — Open House / Founder House / Mentorship

**Механизм:** founder program + prizes/grants + mentorship.  
**Current July 2026 London cohort/event already time-specific; next route WATCH.**

### Program evidence
- Founder House London announcement: https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/arbitrum-founder-house-london-apply-now-to-launch-businesses-powering-the-programmable-economy/
- Builder/Foundation updates: https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/

Published London structure included $300k prizes/grants and milestone-based awards; cohort deadline has passed.

### What to study
- winning projects;
- mentorship cohort;
- sponsor verticals;
- current next geography/cycle.

---

## 41.11 Starknet — Grants overview

**Механизм:** Seed, Growth, other ecosystem programs.

### Program
- Grants overview: https://www.starknet.io/grants/
- Seed Grants: https://www.starknet.io/grants/seed-grants/
- Growth Grants: https://www.starknet.io/grants/growth-grants/
- Propulsion: https://propulsion.starknet.org/

### Typical economic distinction
- Seed: small early-stage support; current page has historically shown up to $25k in STRK.
- Growth: mature/live teams; current program can support much larger asks, up to $1m class on published materials.
- Propulsion: gas rebate/incentive mechanism, not development grant.

### Recipients
The grants overview includes featured recipients and grant stories. Study:
- product stage when funded;
- Starknet usage;
- KPI/growth;
- amount/track.

### Ecosystem
- Starknet: https://www.starknet.io/
- Developers/docs: https://docs.starknet.io/

---

## 41.12 Zircuit — Build2025

**Механизм:** historical builder grants/campaign.  
**Status:** old 2025 program; **do not assume current open intake**.

### Historical link
- https://app.zircuit.com/build2025

### Current ecosystem
- https://www.zircuit.com/

### Action
Search current `builders`, `grants`, `ecosystem program` on official Zircuit site before recommending.

---

## 41.13 Polygon — grants / founder programs

**Механизм:** multiple historic/current program-specific routes.  
**Status:** generic intake must be checked live; do not infer from treasury size.

### Program / Research links
- Grantees directory: https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees
- Community Grants / Questbook historical hub: https://polygon.questbook.xyz/
- Polygon Founders programs portal: https://founders.polygon.technology/
- Growth Partnership program reference from research file: https://founders.polygon.technology/programs/981
- Prediction Markets program reference: https://founders.polygon.technology/programs/991

### Who received
Grantees directory publicly lists projects by category and season; examples visible include:
- Vyper;
- Xion Global;
- Xerberus;
- Yoki Finance;
- x23.ai;
- other infra, AI, payments, RWA, DeFi, public goods projects.

### What to inspect
- grantee category/season;
- exact program that funded them;
- whether current program is still accepting;
- current founder portal vs archived Questbook.

### Ecosystem
- https://polygon.technology/

---

## 41.14 zkSync — Community Activation / ZK Nation programs

**Механизм:** governance/community program, call-specific.

### Research-file program
- Community Activation Pilot: https://forum.zknation.io/t/tpp-8-zksync-community-activation-pilot-program-2025-2026/762

### Current governance/ecosystem
- ZK Nation forum: https://forum.zknation.io/
- zkSync: https://www.zksync.io/
- Developer docs: https://docs.zksync.io/

### Rule
Forum proposal ≠ evergreen grant. Check:
- mandate;
- budget;
- application phase;
- latest vote/status;
- final reports.

---

## 41.15 Moonbeam — Community & Ecosystem Grants

**Механизм:** community committee grants + metrics-driven ecosystem grants.

### Program / Apply
- https://moonbeam.network/build/grants/

Current page describes:
- application;
- screening;
- committee review/diligence;
- committee voting;
- implementation/follow-up.

### Metrics framework
Ecosystem grants can be evaluated via:
- TVL;
- DAU;
- trading volume;
- fees;
- capital efficiency;
- before/after measurement.

### Developer/ecosystem support
- https://moonbeam.network/build/grants/developer-relations/
- https://docs.moonbeam.network/builders/get-started/

### What to study
- whether current application form works;
- committee composition;
- on-chain ratification for ecosystem allocations;
- past grantee metrics.

---

## 41.16 BNB Chain — Builder Grants

**Механизм:** open-source/public-good builder grants.  
**Current published ceiling:** generally up to $200k/project; larger can require more evaluation.

### Program
- Grants: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/grants
- All builder programs: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs
- Contact/support routes: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/contact

### What the program provides
- financial support;
- marketing exposure;
- tech support;
- ecosystem partnerships.

### How to research recipients
The grant page has `Granted Projects` and wishlist/category sections. Study:
- open-source/public-good component;
- BNB deployment;
- milestone scope;
- whether similar project already funded.

---

## 41.17 BNB Chain — MVB

**Механизм:** accelerator + selective investment opportunities.  
**Status:** rolling applications; program runs multiple times/year under current page.

### Program / Apply / Alumni
- https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/mvb

The page includes a large **MVB Alumni** directory. Examples across cohorts:
- SPACE ID;
- Polyhedra;
- Galxe;
- AltLayer;
- KiloEx;
- Hinkal;
- Avalon Labs;
- REVOX;
- many others.

### What you receive
- 4-week accelerator;
- BNB BD;
- YZi Labs investment team access;
- CoinMarketCap exposure;
- demo day;
- selective investment opportunity.

### Rule
No fixed guaranteed grant/check for every participant.

---

## 41.18 BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA)

**Механизм:** pitch/incubation funnel + MVB fast-track + possible grants/investment/services.

### Program
- https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/bnb-incubation-alliance

Published benefits for winners can include:
- BNB grants subject to deployment requirements;
- MVB priority/direct admission depending place;
- Launch-as-a-Service package;
- potential investment.

### Best use
Early-stage team seeking ecosystem access + selection funnel.

---

## 41.19 BNB Hack / Kickstart / builder support

### Programs
- Builder programs directory: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs
- Hackathons: accessible from the same programs/ecosystem navigation.

Example 2026 Bengaluru hack published:
- cash prizes;
- up to $50k Kickstart support;
- MVB fast-track interview;
- potential Builder Fund access.

### Rule
Prizes, free services and investment access are different economic categories.

---

## 41.20 VeChain / VeBetter Grants

**Механизм:** grants + ecosystem allocations + VeFounder/community.

### Program / Apply
- Grants: https://vebetter.com/grants
- Developer hub: https://vebetter.com/developers
- Ecosystem apps: https://vebetter.com/apps
- FAQ: https://vebetter.com/faqs

### Current published grant structure
- App Grant: up to $30k;
- Tooling Grant: up to $50k.

### Public transparency / recipients
Grant page publicly shows:
- 500 applications;
- 45 grants approved;
- $650k distributed;
- examples: NFBC, Carboneers, Solarwise, St3pr;
- downloadable quarterly transparency reports including Q1 2026.

### What to study
This is a good example of a program where you can inspect:
- recipient;
- grant amount;
- date;
- website;
- quarterly allocation/report.

---

## 41.21 dYdX Ecosystem Development Program / Grants

**Механизм:** rolling grant application + RFP/initiatives.  
**Current website:** application page active.

### Program
- Home: https://www.dydxgrants.com/
- Apply: https://www.dydxgrants.com/grants-application
- Application lifecycle: https://www.dydxgrants.com/application-lifecycle
- Grant lifecycle: https://www.dydxgrants.com/grant-lifecycle
- Funded grants: https://www.dydxgrants.com/funded-grants
- RFP/initiatives: https://www.dydxgrants.com/discover-initiatives

### Public program stats
Current homepage displays:
- 234 grants funded;
- $14M+ awarded;
- 50 funding rounds.

### Examples of funded work
Public funded-grants pages include:
- RPC infrastructure providers Helius, Polkachu, Kingnodes, RHINO;
- Chaos Labs incentive/research work;
- CLC Trading Arena operations;
- research grants such as LP rewards optimization and governance studies.

### Process
Published lifecycle targets roughly:
- screening ~7 days;
- committee review/approval;
- KYC/contributor agreements;
- overall target around 3 weeks for straightforward grant approval.

### What to reverse-engineer
Use funded-grants database to compare:
- budget;
- type of contribution;
- recurring service vs one-off build;
- renewal behavior;
- measurable protocol benefit.

---

## 41.22 Aave Grants DAO

**Механизм:** ecosystem grants; current website has live application guidance, but treasury/mandate should be verified against current governance.

### Program / Apply / Recipients
- Home: https://aavegrants.org/
- Application guidance: https://aavegrants.org/how-do-i-apply/index.html
- Grantees: https://aavegrants.org/explore-grantees
- Governance: https://governance.aave.com/

### Published application bands
Current application guidance distinguishes roughly:
- small/rapid grants under $20k;
- larger $20k–$80k with more review;
- >$80k may need broader governance/process.

### What to check before applying
- current AGD mandate/renewal;
- current treasury authority;
- duplicate prior grants;
- public grantee deliverables.

---

## 41.23 Chainlink BUILD

**Механизм:** ecosystem acceleration/support with token-economic alignment; **not a normal cash grant**.

### Program
- BUILD: https://chain.link/build-program
- BUILD for Solana: https://chain.link/economics/build-program/build-solana
- BUILD for Ethereum: https://chain.link/economics/build-program/build-ethereum
- Chainlink ecosystem: https://chain.link/ecosystem

### Current directory / examples
BUILD page includes participant ecosystem/projects; examples publicly shown include:
- Dolomite;
- XSwap;
- Truflation;
- many other DeFi/infrastructure teams.

### What program can provide
- technical support;
- Chainlink service access;
- ecosystem/marketing;
- fundraising/investor support.

### What to inspect
- economic commitments/token allocation terms;
- exact Chainlink products integrated;
- whether BUILD is strategically more valuable than a small grant.

---

## 41.24 Uniswap Foundation — main grants

> **Collider / смотреть на recipients.** Один из лучших способов понять фонд — изучить не его миссию, а последние 20 чеков. В Collider recipient analysis используется как быстрый способ найти pattern: какие команды проходят, какой stage нужен и кто уже знаком с процессом изнутри.


**Механизм:** protocol research, dev tooling, growth, governance, grants.

### Program / Funded grants
- Grants: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/grants
- Build/support hub: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/build
- Grant updates: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog?tag=Grant-Updates
- Foundation: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/

### Public grantee examples
Foundation grants pages have included:
- Atrium Academy;
- ETHGlobal;
- OpenZeppelin;
- Gauntlet;
- Auditless;
- Whetstone;
- research, governance, developer and growth grantees.

### How to study
Open grant update posts:
- amount;
- scope;
- category;
- milestone;
- follow-up results.

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## 41.25 Uniswap Hook Incubator (UHI)

**Механизм:** technical incubator / education / builder funnel.

### Links
- Intro: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/introducing-the-uniswap-hook-incubator
- Expansion grant to Atrium: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/announcing-usd1-2-million-grant-to-atrium-academy-to-expand-the-uniswap-hook-incubator
- Ecosystem update with cohort metrics: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/ecosystem-update-sept-2025

### Public program evidence
Foundation updates reported:
- thousands of applicants;
- hundreds of graduates;
- hundreds of hooks built.

### Use
Study UHI as a **developer reputation → product pipeline**, not as guaranteed startup funding.

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## 41.26 Uniswap Hook Product Accelerator (HPA)

**Механизм:** founder/product accelerator.

### Research
- Ecosystem updates: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/ecosystem-update-sept-2025
- Foundation build page: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/build

Public update described an initial cohort of 11 founder teams.

### What to inspect
- next cohort/intake;
- actual traction expectations;
- team composition;
- whether your hook is a business or merely a mechanism demo.

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## 41.27 Uniswap Hook Design Lab (HDL)

**Механизм:** selective protocol design/engineering + milestone support.

### Links
- Intro: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/introducing-the-uniswap-v4-hook-design-lab
- Cohort/program page: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/v4-hooks
- Example: KyberSwap FairFlow: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/kyberswap-fairflow-hook-design-lab

### Public teams
Cohort/program pages have featured teams such as:
- Aegis;
- Angstrom;
- KyberSwap/FairFlow examples.

### What to inspect
- what stage accepted teams were at;
- audit/security support;
- milestone design;
- GTM/integration outcomes.

---

## 41.28 Unichain Developer Grants / support

### Links
- Build/support: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/build
- Unichain developer grants announcement: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/blog/introducing-unichain-developer-grants
- Uniswap docs builder support: https://docs.uniswap.org/builder-support/get-funded

### Use
Check:
- current active grant bands;
- qualified deployment criteria;
- audit/router subsidies;
- ecosystem priorities.

---

## 41.29 Uniswap Conditional Funding Markets

**Механизм:** outcome/condition-based ecosystem funding experiment; call-specific.

### Historical/research-file link
- https://uniswapfoundation.org/blog/grant-opportunity-usd900k-available-for-unichain-lending-protocols-through-conditional-funding-markets

### Rule
Treat as a specific funding experiment/call, not evergreen generic grant.

---

## 41.30 Wormhole — Sigma Startup Program

**Механизм:** accelerator + technical/BD support + milestone-based grant funding for selected teams.

### Program
- Sigma: https://sigma.wormhole.com/
- Ecosystem programs: https://wormhole.com/ecosystem/ecosystem-programs
- Wormhole ecosystem: https://wormhole.com/ecosystem

### Public success stories
Sigma page highlights teams such as:
- Splyce;
- Polyquest;
- Altverse.

### What to study
- cross-chain primitive actually used;
- target chains;
- security architecture;
- milestone grant terms;
- partner introductions.

---



## 41.31 Solana Foundation Funding

**Механизм:** public-good grants / convertible grants / investments / RFPs.  
**Статус:** current official funding portal active.

### Program / Apply
- Funding overview: https://solana.org/grants-funding
- Foundation: https://solana.org/
- Developer portal: https://solana.com/developers

### Public program evidence
Official funding page states:
- 500+ projects funded;
- $100M+ in ecosystem funding deployed;
- standard milestone grants;
- convertible grants/investment routes;
- RFPs;
- ecosystem alternatives such as Superteam microgrants and hackathons.

### Adjacent funding
- Superteam: https://superteam.fun/
- Colosseum: https://www.colosseum.org/

### What to study before applying
- is your ask public-good or venture capital;
- exact RFP;
- grant milestone examples;
- open-source boundary;
- Solana-native technical reason.

---

## 41.32 Solana Colosseum Accelerator

**Механизм:** accelerator + investment.  
**Current standard published investment:** $250k for selected accelerator companies.

### Program
- Accelerator: https://www.colosseum.org/accelerator
- Colosseum home / hackathons / Eternal: https://www.colosseum.org/

### Selection path
Common route:
`hackathon / Eternal → standout product/team → accelerator selection`.

### What to research
- hackathon winners;
- accelerator cohort;
- investment terms;
- product stage at selection;
- post-program fundraising.

Do not classify $250k as a grant.

---

## 41.33 Solana Delegation Program

**Механизм:** validator economics/support, not startup grant.

### Links
- Program: https://solana.org/delegation-program
- Dashboard: https://solana.org/delegation-dashboard

### Use
Only relevant to validators/infrastructure operators meeting performance/eligibility requirements.

---

## 41.34 Algorand xGov

**Механизм:** public on-chain proposals / current retroactive funding architecture.

### Program / data
- xGov home: https://xgov.algorand.co/
- Documentation: https://docs.xgov.algorand.co/
- Algorand ecosystem: https://algorand.co/

### Why this is unusually useful for research
xGov exposes proposals/status/voting publicly. You can inspect:
- requested ALGO;
- proposer;
- description;
- voting;
- status.

### Example public proposal
- Post-quantum account integration example: https://xgov.algorand.co/proposal/3511703570

### What to reverse-engineer
Compare funded/rejected proposals by:
- existing shipped value;
- ask size;
- public-good contribution;
- traction;
- prior funding.

---

## 41.35 Sui — Programs & Funding

**Механизм:** accelerator, liquidity incentives, strategic funding, RFP.

### Program
- Programs & funding: https://www.sui.io/programs-funding
- Sui home/ecosystem: https://www.sui.io/
- Developer docs: https://docs.sui.io/
- RFPs: https://www.sui.io/request-for-proposals

### Important classification
Current founder funding should not be flattened into “Sui grant”.

Routes include:
- Hydropower;
- DeFi Moonshots;
- targeted RFP;
- strategic investment/support.

---

## 41.36 Sui DeFi Moonshots

**Механизм:** selective accelerator/support + liquidity incentives.

### Program
- https://www.sui.io/moonshots

Published program framing:
- rolling;
- very limited teams/year;
- up to $500k-class liquidity incentives for selected teams under current page;
- real economic activity focus.

### What to inspect
- accepted protocol maturity;
- revenue/fees/retention;
- incentive structure;
- engineering collaboration;
- post-incentive sustainability.

---

## 41.37 Sui Hydropower

**Механизм:** accelerator/capital connections/support.

### Starting point
- https://www.sui.io/programs-funding

### Research method
From current program page follow:
- latest cohort;
- application;
- alumni;
- mentor/investor structure.

Do not classify participation itself as grant funding.

---

## 41.38 Aptos Foundation — Ecosystem Grants

**Механизм:** milestone ecosystem grants.

### Program / recipients / categories
- Grants overview: https://aptosfoundation.org/en/grants
- Ecosystem Grants: https://aptosfoundation.org/en/grants/ecosystem
- Aptos Foundation: https://aptosfoundation.org/
- Developer docs: https://aptos.dev/

### Current public recipient examples
Aptos Foundation grants overview publicly references ecosystem recipients/projects such as:
- Thala;
- Pontem Wallet;
- Merkle Trade;
- Aries Markets;
- TradePort;
- Wapal;
- Aptos Arena;
- Econia.

### Current program architecture
The grants site includes:
- Ecosystem Grants;
- Registry Grants;
- gasless transaction support/subsidies;
- security/audit support such as SecCreds/current security programs.

### What to inspect
- category;
- typical ask;
- review time;
- KYC/agreements;
- token lock-up/payment conditions where applicable.

---

## 41.39 Aptos — Registry / ecosystem project support

### Links
- Main grants: https://aptosfoundation.org/en/grants
- Registry/project infrastructure referenced in ecosystem programs: https://github.com/aptos-foundation/registry-projects

### Use
For ecosystem listing/structured support, follow current Foundation instructions rather than old third-party “always-open” grant listings.

---

## 41.40 Aptos — DoraHacks historical/community grant routes

**Mechanism:** third-party/community round, not always equal to official Foundation grant.

### Research-file link
- https://dorahacks.io/aptos/round-6/application

### Rule
A DoraHacks round link can remain indexed after round closure. Verify:
- round dates;
- sponsor;
- budget;
- voting;
- whether official Aptos Foundation program now supersedes it.

---

## 41.41 Thala Foundry

**Механизм:** Aptos-native DeFi grants/incubation/support.

### Starting points
- Thala: https://www.thala.fi/
- Aptos grants: https://aptosfoundation.org/en/grants

### Research
Search current `Thala Foundry` announcement/application from Thala official channels before applying.

### What to inspect
- funded protocol examples;
- grant/incubation amount;
- mechanism-design requirements;
- liquidity/integration support.

---

## 41.42 NEAR Founder Hub

**Механизм:** multiple: Protocol Rewards, Horizon, hackathons, perks, ecosystem support.

### Program
- Founder Hub: https://www.near.org/founder-hub
- NEAR: https://www.near.org/
- Developer docs: https://docs.near.org/

### Current page routes
Founder Hub highlights:
- Protocol Rewards;
- Horizon accelerator;
- hackathons;
- perks/credits;
- founder resources.

### Research rule
Do not search for one “NEAR grant”. Decide which resource you need:
- recurring rewards;
- accelerator;
- technical support;
- hackathon;
- investment/intro.

---

## 41.43 Interchain Builders Program

**Механизм:** technical/business accelerator, ecosystem navigation, introductions; no guaranteed cash grant.

### Program
- Apply: https://join.builders/apply/
- Interchain: https://interchain.io/
- Cosmos ecosystem: https://cosmos.network/

### What to use it for
- architecture;
- appchain/sovereign chain strategy;
- IBC;
- technical advisory;
- validators/integrators;
- investor/ecosystem introductions.

### What to research
- alumni/projects;
- technical stack used;
- whether support led to grants/investment elsewhere.

---

## 41.44 Interchain Foundation — old public funding repo

### Historical link
- https://github.com/interchainio/funding

### Warning
Treat as historical/reference unless a current official call explicitly points there.

### Better current starting point
- https://interchain.io/
- https://join.builders/apply/

---

## 41.45 Celestia Foundation Delegation Program

**Механизм:** validator delegation support.

### Current links
- Docs: https://docs.celestia.org/operate/consensus-validators/foundation-delegation-program/
- Cohort 8 announcement/forum: https://forum.celestia.org/t/celestia-foundation-delegation-program-cohort-8-is-open/2252
- Celestia: https://celestia.org/
- Docs: https://docs.celestia.org/

### Current context
Cohort 8 opened 1 June 2026 under current docs/forum.

### Use
Only validator/infrastructure route.  
Do not describe as generic dApp grant.

---

## 41.46 Aleo Developer Grants

**Механизм:** developer/open-source/milestone grants.  
**Current published maximum:** up to $100k.

### Program
- Grants: https://aleo.org/grants/
- Aleo: https://aleo.org/
- Developer docs: https://developer.aleo.org/

### Public program evidence
Current grants page states:
- 50+ funded projects;
- $1M+ deployed in grants.

Public examples referenced by program/ecosystem materials include projects such as:
- Verulink;
- Request;
- Pass;
- Puzzle;
- Pondo.

### What to inspect
- category;
- deliverables;
- open-source expectation;
- grant amount;
- milestone/payment structure;
- why Aleo-specific architecture.

---

## 41.47 Miden Pioneer Program

**Механизм:** staged PoC grant → invited scale-up funding/support.

### Program
- Pioneer Program: https://miden.xyz/ecosystem/program/pioneers
- Miden: https://miden.xyz/
- Ecosystem: https://miden.xyz/ecosystem

### Published structure
Current program describes:
- Phase 1: PoC/proposal path with up to $20k;
- Phase 2: invited projects with milestone-based support up to $300k.

### Public target/lighthouse areas
Program materials describe example categories across:
- finance;
- markets;
- payments;
- RWA;
- identity/compliance;
- advanced programmable applications.

### What to study
- exact current intake;
- lighthouse examples;
- PoC expected in initial phase;
- technical constraints;
- who has advanced to later phases when public.

---

## 41.48 Tezos Foundation — Ecosystem Grants

**Механизм:** milestone Foundation grants; quarterly review cadence under current program description.

### Program / Apply
- Grants program: https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-grants-program/
- Grants details: https://tezos.foundation/grants/
- Funding programs: https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-funding-programs/
- Application platform: https://grants.tezos.foundation/proposals/grant_process_information/create_proposal
- Signup: https://grants.tezos.foundation/accounts/signup/

### Other instruments
- Bounty program: https://www.tezos.foundation/ecosystem-bounty-program/
- Ecosystem investments: https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-investments-program/

### Important status nuance
Historical Foundation updates noted the old open investment application was closed/changed; verify the actual current investment intake rather than assuming the page is an open form.

### Historical process signal
Foundation reporting has shown a high rejection ratio in some periods; one public update referenced ~8% success for applications in a past reporting period.

### What to inspect
- quarterly grants reports;
- funded project categories;
- technical advisory review;
- milestone structure;
- current bounty list.

---

## 41.49 Mina — grants archive and current-status verification

**Механизм:** historical Navigators/Core grants; current grant intake needs live verification after ecosystem transition.

### Official/history
- Stale grants landing: https://minaprotocol.com/grants
- zkIgnite retirement/update: https://minaprotocol.com/blog/zkignite-update
- Mina docs: https://docs.minaprotocol.com/

### Public proposals / recipients
- Navigator proposals category: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/c/mina-navigator-proposals/38
- Proposals Index: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/proposals-index/6400
- Historical Season 3 request: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/navigators-season-3-request-for-start-ups/6789

### Examples of funded/delivered work in public index
- Proof of Solvency;
- zkUSD;
- ZKPRET;
- MinaNFT;
- zkProver Engine;
- Scaffold Mina;
- zkDatabase as a Service;
- ZeroPoll;
- Account Update Visualizer;
- Interactive ZK Proofs research.

### Transition/status evidence
- Hold discussion: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/what-is-the-status-of-the-mina-navigators-season3/6856
- Ecosystem transition recap: https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/community-call-recap-transition-milestones-ecosystem-priorities-and-what-s-next-for-mina/6883

### Rule
Use public proposals as benchmarking data, not as proof current application is open.

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## 41.50 Hedera / The Hashgraph Association

> **Collider / enterprise bridge.** Институциональные экосистемы часто закрыты не технологически, а социально: нужно понимать, кто принимает решение, какой pilot им нужен и как выглядит внутренний procurement. Такой bridge между стартапами и корпоратами — один из самых полезных видов клубного matchmaking.


**Механизм:** institutional funding/co-funding + accelerator/ecosystem programs.

### Starting points
- The Hashgraph Association: https://www.hashgraph-association.com/
- Hedera: https://hedera.com/
- Developer docs: https://docs.hedera.com/

### How to research
On THA site inspect:
- funding/program pages;
- funded projects/case studies;
- enterprise partnerships;
- accelerator/cohort announcements.

### What differentiates
Typically more institutional diligence:
- entity/KYC;
- commercial case;
- technical/business/financial DD;
- milestones;
- board/approval.

### Recipient research
Use THA case studies/news, not only ecosystem logos. Record:
- amount if public;
- co-funding;
- partner/customer;
- deployment status.

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## 41.51 Stellar Community Fund (SCF)

**Механизм:** community/ecosystem grant rounds.

### Program / Awards
- SCF home: https://communityfund.stellar.org/
- Awards: https://communityfund.stellar.org/awards
- Stellar: https://stellar.org/
- Developer docs: https://developers.stellar.org/

### Why useful for self-study
Awards page lets you inspect funded projects/rounds.

### What to compare
- track;
- requested/funded amount;
- Stellar integration;
- deliverables;
- project stage;
- repeated/next-round support.

### Status
Always check current round deadline/interest step on SCF home.

---

## 41.52 Cardano / Project Catalyst

**Механизм:** community innovation funding, round-specific.

### Starting points
- Cardano: https://cardano.org/
- Project Catalyst: https://projectcatalyst.io/
- Cardano governance/ecosystem news: https://cardano.org/news/

### How to research recipients
Catalyst historically provides public proposal/voting/funded-project data. For the current round:
- read exact fund categories;
- eligibility;
- reviewer/community voting method;
- milestone reporting.

### Rule
Do not use an old Fund number as current program.

---

## 41.53 Intersect grants / Cardano ecosystem

**Механизм:** member/network-specific grants/calls.

### Starting point
- Intersect: https://intersectmbo.org/

### Research
Look for current:
- grants;
- tenders;
- committees;
- member eligibility;
- network work packages.

Do not merge Intersect and Project Catalyst into one “Cardano grant”.

---

## 41.54 XRPL / Ripple ecosystem funding

**Механизм:** grants, accelerators, ecosystem partnerships, regional programs; exact intake varies.

### Starting points
- XRPL: https://xrpl.org/
- XRPL ecosystem/resources: https://xrpl.org/community
- Developer docs: https://xrpl.org/docs.html

### Research route
Search official XRPL/Ripple channels for current:
- grants;
- accelerator cohorts;
- regional accelerator;
- RWA/payments programs.

### Rule
If general grant form is closed, route to accelerator/BD rather than a stale application.

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## 41.55 Sei

**Current classification:** current positioning heavily EVM-focused; do not treat as “pure non-EVM” based on old tables.

### Ecosystem
- https://www.sei.io/
- Ecosystem: https://www.sei.io/ecosystem
- Developer docs: https://www.docs.sei.io/

### Funding research
Use current ecosystem/program announcements. Historical retroactive grant references are not proof of current intake.

---



# 42. ECOSYSTEM BD / ACCELERATOR / DISTRIBUTION DIRECTORY

## 42.1 Base — funding ladder

**Механизм:** weekly rewards → retro Builder Grants → OP retro funding → Base Batches/investment ecosystem.

### Program / Apply / Builder ecosystem
- Funding overview: https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded
- Base Batches: https://batches.base.org/
- Base home: https://www.base.org/
- Current priorities/about: https://www.base.org/about
- Developer docs: https://docs.base.org/

### Current published mechanics
Funding docs currently describe:
- weekly rewards, including 2 ETH weekly pool/pathways via partner mechanics;
- retroactive Builder Grants: 1–5 ETH for shipped projects;
- OP Retro Funding;
- Base Batches.

### Base Batches 2026 public structure
Current Batches page describes:
- Startup Track;
- top 15 teams receive a $10k grant;
- 8-week virtual program;
- Demo Day;
- at least 3 teams considered for/receiving $50k Base Ecosystem Fund investment subject to diligence.

### What to study
- selected teams;
- winners;
- which products had shipped before funding;
- onchain attribution/Builder Codes;
- current Base strategic priorities.

---

## 42.2 Optimism / Superchain

**Механизм:** grants, governance funding, retro/public-goods mechanisms, ecosystem partnerships.

### Starting points
- Governance: https://gov.optimism.io/
- Optimism: https://www.optimism.io/
- Developer docs: https://docs.optimism.io/

### How to self-study
Within governance search:
- `grants`;
- `season`;
- `missions`;
- `retro funding`;
- `final report`;
- `grant update`.

### What matters
Optimism mechanisms change by season. For every program record:
- season number;
- open/closed;
- exact mission;
- Foundation vs governance;
- prospective vs retroactive;
- KPI/reporting.

### BD / Superchain
For cross-Superchain work:
- start with one chain/deployment;
- use measurable impact;
- then approach individual OP Stack ecosystem teams and governance mechanisms.

---

## 42.3 Celo — builders/funding/distribution

**Механизм:** builder programs, Proof of Ship, support streams, investment, grants, MiniPay distribution.

### Program
- Builders: https://celo.org/builders
- Funding docs: https://docs.celo.org/build-on-celo/fund-your-project
- Celo Forum funding/governance: https://forum.celo.org/
- Developer docs: https://docs.celo.org/

### How to study recipients/results
Search Celo Forum for:
- `Prezenti`;
- `Proof of Ship`;
- `Support Streams`;
- `MiniPay`;
- `funding retrospective`;
- funded proposals/results.

### What to separate
- Proof of Ship / reputation;
- grant;
- incentive;
- Builder Fund investment;
- MiniPay distribution.

---

## 42.4 Circle Developer Grants / Arc

**Механизм:** milestone USDC grants + co-marketing + technical/BD support; Arc integration increasingly central.

### Program / Application / Recipients
- Grants landing: https://www.circle.com/grant
- Application endpoint: https://www.circle.com/grant/application
- 2026 recipients: https://www.circle.com/blog/announcing-the-first-circle-grant-recipients-in-2026
- 2025 cohort 2: https://www.circle.com/blog/circle-announces-2025s-2nd-cohort-of-usdc-grant-recipients
- First USDC grant cohort: https://www.circle.com/blog/circle-announces-first-cohort-of-usdc-grant-program-recipients
- Developer platform: https://www.circle.com/developer
- Circle Alliance: https://www.circle.com/alliance-program

### Critical status note
As of the latest crawl:
- marketing grants page says `Apply now`;
- actual application endpoint says **application window currently closed**.

Therefore current status = **VERIFY / CLOSED until actual form reopens**.

### Public recipient examples
2026 named cohort includes:
- Agridex;
- Blockradar;
- Hurupay;
- Myaza;
- Payrit;
- SFx Money;
- TruMarket;
- others.

Earlier cohorts included:
- Capa;
- PayTrie;
- Meru;
- SureFX;
- GoBankless;
- DePlan;
- ValueRouter.

### How to study
For each grantee inspect:
- Circle products integrated;
- production status;
- geography/use case;
- whether grant led to Alliance/BD/investment;
- milestone structure.

---

## 42.5 Circle Alliance Program

**Механизм:** partner ecosystem / distribution / collaboration, not grant.

### Program
- https://www.circle.com/alliance-program

### Fit
For companies with:
- live solution;
- Circle platform integration;
- USDC/EURC;
- service role in stablecoin ecosystem.

### Public impact stories
Alliance page links member stories and grantee/company examples.

### Use
After shipping, treat Alliance as:
- credibility;
- partner discovery;
- co-marketing;
- ecosystem access.

---

## 42.6 Circle Developer Bounties

**Механизм:** challenge/prize, not grant.

### Announcement/example
- https://www.circle.com/blog/circle-announces-bounties-to-help-developers-earn-as-they-build

### Use
Good for:
- early technical integration;
- public proof;
- small prize;
- pathway into larger ecosystem programs.

---

## 42.7 Tempo

**Механизм:** strategic BD / design partner / production workload.

### Ecosystem / docs
- Home: https://tempo.xyz/
- Developer/documentation links: follow current navigation from https://tempo.xyz/

### How to research
Look for:
- ecosystem partners;
- payments use cases;
- launch/mainnet announcements;
- developer docs;
- partner integrations.

### BD package
Bring:
- production workload;
- expected volume;
- integration architecture;
- customer/design partner;
- rollout milestones.

Do not search for a generic grant if no public intake exists.

---

## 42.8 Stable / StableChain

**Механизм:** ecosystem/partner integration + possible grants/incentives from ecosystem allocation; public standard grant form not assumed.

### Links
- Docs: https://docs.stable.xyz/
- Tokenomics/ecosystem allocation: https://docs.stable.xyz/en/introduction/tokenomics
- Mainnet info: https://docs.stable.xyz/en/developers/mainnet/mainnet-information

### How to study
Separate:
- token allocation earmarked for ecosystem;
- actual live grant/incentive program;
- partner integration;
- future governance.

Allocation ≠ open application.

---

## 42.9 Codex

**Механизм:** design partnership / integrations / forward-deployed BD.

### Links
- Home: https://www.codex.xyz/
- Docs: https://docs.codex.xyz/

### How to research
Study:
- live partner integrations;
- stablecoin/FX workflows;
- launch/status updates;
- developer integration surfaces.

### What to send
2-page integration brief, not grant deck.

---

## 42.10 Usual / USD0

**Механизм:** ecosystem integrations, governance incentives, partnerships.

### Links
- Ecosystem: https://usual.money/ecosystem
- Docs: https://docs.usual.money/
- USD0 product docs: https://docs.usual.money/resources-and-ecosystem/fact-sheets/usual-products/usd0

### Research
Check:
- governance;
- integrations;
- incentive proposals;
- ecosystem allocation;
- existing partners.

### Rule
Prove additional USD0 utility before asking for incentives.

---

## 42.11 MiniPay

**Механизм:** distribution surface inside Celo ecosystem, not independent cash grant.

### Starting points
- Celo builders: https://celo.org/builders
- Funding docs: https://docs.celo.org/build-on-celo/fund-your-project
- Celo Forum: https://forum.celo.org/

### Research
Search forum/docs for:
- MiniPay integrations;
- funded proposals;
- growth/distribution support;
- stablecoin/user metrics.

---

## 42.12 Oasis

**Механизм:** ecosystem BD / historical grants / current calls must be verified.

### Links
- Oasis: https://oasisprotocol.org/
- Developer docs: https://docs.oasis.io/
- Ecosystem: follow current `Ecosystem` navigation from official site.

### Rule
Old ROSE Bloom/grant pages often persist in search. Only recommend application if a current official form/call is live.

---

# 43. GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC-INNOVATION SELF-STUDY DIRECTORY

## 43.1 Singapore — Startup SG ecosystem map

### Main ecosystem
- Startup SG: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/
- Enterprise Singapore financial support: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support
- EnterpriseSG startup/investment ecosystem: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/grow-your-business/partner-with-singapore/innovation-and-startups/invest-in-startups

### What to use Startup SG directory for
Research:
- startups;
- investors;
- accelerators;
- program profiles;
- case studies.

Do not only read grant pages; inspect Singapore ecosystem participants and related agencies.

---

## 43.2 Singapore — Startup SG Tech

**Механизм:** competitive POC/POV deep-tech grant, milestone based.

### Program / Apply
- https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4897/startup-sg-tech

The page provides:
- Overview;
- Eligibility;
- Apply;
- FAQ;
- Registration of Interest flow.

### Recipient/case example
- I4DEAS profile notes award of Startup SG Tech grant: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/profiles/42886

### How to find more recipients
Search StartupSG profiles for:
`"Startup SG Tech grant"` or program references.

### What to inspect in recipients
- proprietary IP;
- partnerships with A*STAR/universities;
- stage at award;
- time from R&D to launch;
- whether company remained Singapore-based.

---

## 43.3 Singapore — Startup SG Founder

**Механизм:** grant + accredited mentor partner + matching.

### Program
- Overview: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4894/startup-sg-founder
- Apply: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4894/startup-sg-founder/apply

### Research
Inspect:
- Accredited Mentor Partners;
- first-time entrepreneur rules;
- co-matching;
- milestones;
- current grant amount.

### What to study
The most important choice is often **AMP**, not form-writing.

---

## 43.4 Singapore — Startup SG Equity / SEEDS Capital

**Механизм:** co-investment/equity, not grant.

### Links
- Startup SG Equity: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4895/startup-sg-equity
- SEEDS Capital: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/seeds-capital
- 2026 program update/media release: search EnterpriseSG site for `Startup SG Equity March 2026`.

### Public program evidence
SEEDS Capital materials state investments in 100+ deeptech startups.

### How to research portfolio
Use SEEDS/EnterpriseSG announcements and portfolio/case materials:
- sector;
- lead investor;
- co-investment;
- Singapore R&D;
- follow-on rounds.

### Rule
Investor route: cap table/private investor readiness matter more than grant-writing.

---

## 43.5 Singapore — EDG

**Механизм:** cost-sharing business development/transformation grant.

### Program
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/enterprise-development-grant

### Critical self-check
Before reading consultants/guides, verify official:
- Singapore operation;
- local equity threshold;
- SME/support rate;
- project start restrictions;
- eligible cost categories.

### Recipient research
Use EnterpriseSG case studies/news search for `Enterprise Development Grant` + sector.

---

## 43.6 Singapore — MRA

**Механизм:** overseas market expansion grant.

### Program
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/market-readiness-assistance-grant

### What to study
- new market definition;
- local ownership;
- support cap;
- category subcaps;
- retrospective commitment restrictions.

### Use
BD/market expansion, not R&D.

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## 43.7 Singapore — EDGE transition

**Mechanism:** announced consolidated enterprise support platform replacing/consolidating schemes in 2H2026.

### Starting point
- EnterpriseSG: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/
- Budget/program announcements: search official site for `EDGE Budget 2026`.

### Rule
After launch, re-verify EDG/MRA/PSG eligibility and transition rules.

---

## 43.8 Singapore — NRF Central Gap Fund

**Механизм:** research translation; direct applicants are eligible public research/government-linked performers.

### Program
- https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/cgf/
- NRF grants: https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/

### What to research
- eligible host institutions;
- project size/co-funding;
- IP/commercialisation;
- past translation projects through universities/A*STAR.

### Startup route
Find PI/host/IEO first; normal startup should not begin by filling a direct applicant form.

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## 43.9 Singapore — A*STAR IAF-ICP

**Механизм:** industry collaboration with Singapore Public Research Institution.

### Program
- https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/iaf-icp
- A*STAR research funding opportunities: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities
- A*STAR enterprise/commercialisation: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise

### Research
Study:
- public research partner;
- industry contribution;
- TRIE/economic impact;
- IP arrangement;
- active calls.

Company is industry partner, not normal direct applicant.

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## 43.10 AI Singapore — 100 Experiments

**Механизм:** co-funded AI engineering / PoC-MVP collaboration.

### Program
- https://aisingapore.org/innovation/100e/
- AI Singapore: https://aisingapore.org/

### What to research
- prior 100E projects/case studies;
- industry partner;
- dataset/readiness;
- project duration;
- cash/in-kind matching;
- resulting production deployment.

### Rule
Use only for substantive AI problem.

---

## 43.11 A*StartCentral

**Механизм:** venture building, founder programs, deeptech commercialisation ecosystem.

### Program
- https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/astartcentral

### Research
Look at:
- program cohorts;
- startups created;
- founder bootcamps;
- venture-building support;
- lab/prototyping resources;
- investors/partners.

Do not count as a fixed grant.

---

## 43.12 Singapore — Horizon Europe Complementary Fund

### Program
- https://www.nrf.gov.sg/singapore-horizon-europe-complementary-fund/

### Use
For eligible Singapore participants in Horizon Europe projects, not standalone startup grant.

### Research
Start with Horizon Europe consortium/call, then Singapore complementary funding.

---

## 43.13 UAE — Hub71+ Digital Assets

**Механизм:** accelerator + in-kind + SAFE investment + ecosystem/BD.

### Program / Apply
- Program: https://www.hub71.com/program/hub71-plus-digital-assets
- Actual application: https://www.hub71.com/program/hub71-plus-digital-assets/apply
- Startup directory: https://www.hub71.com/startups
- General startup programs: https://www.hub71.com/i-am-a-startup

### Current Cohort 20
Actual application page currently states:
- deadline 2 Aug 2026;
- 12-month program starts Feb 2027;
- AED250k flexible/in-kind incentives;
- AED250k cash via SAFE/equity;
- possible additional AED250k for high performers/additional equity;
- founder relocation/Abu Dhabi team expectation.

### Public portfolio examples
Hub71+ Digital Assets directory includes companies such as:
- Immersve: https://www.hub71.com/startups/immersve-cohort14
- Plume: https://www.hub71.com/startups/plume
- Stables: https://www.hub71.com/startups/stables
- Liminal: https://www.hub71.com/startups/liminal-cohort14
- Jia: https://www.hub71.com/startups/jia-co

### Cohort evidence
Cohort 14 announcement:
- https://www.hub71.com/latest-news/press-release/hub71-welcomes-25-startups-from-11-countries-as-part-of-its-14th-cohort

### What to study
- company stage;
- funds raised before Hub71;
- foreign vs local origin;
- whether they joined Access vs Digital Assets;
- UAE expansion after program.

---

## 43.14 Saudi Arabia — NTDP Nextera

**Механизм:** deep/emerging-tech R&D funding.

### Program
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/nextera
- NTDP: https://ntdp.gov.sa/

### Published ceiling
Up to SAR5m under program description.

### Research
Verify actual current portal:
- open/closed;
- local entity;
- target technologies;
- milestone/co-funding;
- approved beneficiaries if published.

---

## 43.15 Saudi — MVP Lab

### Program
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/mvplab

### Mechanism
Early commercialisation/incubation + funding/support.

### Research
Check:
- application window;
- founder/entity requirements;
- max support;
- mentors/workspace;
- alumni if available.

---

## 43.16 Saudi — Bridge

### Program
- https://ntdp.gov.sa/bridge

### Mechanism
Expansion subsidy/support, not core R&D grant.

### Research
Study eligible expansion cost categories and Saudi-company requirements.

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## 43.17 Saudi — TAQADAM

**Механизм:** KAUST accelerator + startup funding.  
**2026 Cohort 7:** current 2026 intake closed.

### Program
- https://taqadam.kaust.edu.sa/

### Research
Use:
- cohort/alumni;
- demo day;
- funding model;
- next cohort announcements.

Do not apply to closed 2026 window.

---

## 43.18 Qatar — Startup Qatar ecosystem

> **Collider / экосистема важнее одного гранта.** В новой стране стоит искать сразу фонд, accelerator, regulator, корпоратов, local partner и первых клиентов. Collider помогает смотреть на страну как на целую карту входа, а не как на одну заявку на деньги.


### Main portal
- https://startupqatar.qa/

Use portal to research:
- Startup Qatar Investment Program;
- Qatar Development Bank routes;
- grants/R&D;
- accelerators;
- incentives;
- compute credits;
- ecosystem services.

### Important
Do not add all listed headline amounts together: many are loans/equity/co-investment/credits.

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## 43.18A Qatar — QRDI Technology Development Grant (TDG)

**Механизм:** R&D co-funding, up to QAR10m under published terms.

### Official sources — important conflict
- Startup Qatar program directory: https://startupqatar.qa/en/
- QRDI InnoLight TDG opportunity: https://innolight.qrdi.org.qa/opportunities/p/54
- QRDI: https://qrdi.org.qa/en-us/

### Status interpretation on 20.07.2026
- Startup Qatar describes TDG as **open-year-round**.
- The actual InnoLight TDG opportunity page is marked **Closed**, showing a 2025 submission cycle and saying the next application cycle will open in 2026.

Therefore:
**do not mark TDG NOW until a live 2026 EOI/application endpoint is confirmed.**

### Published process on InnoLight
1. Expression of Interest / eligibility review.
2. Shortlisted applicants get an Account Manager.
3. Full proposal.
4. QRDI evaluation.
5. Project-plan/legal agreement.
6. Milestone/reporting/disbursement.

### Eligibility note
Published terms say Qatar-incorporated companies can apply; companies outside Qatar may be able to apply with an undertaking to establish a Qatar company if awarded, subject to current cycle rules.

---

## 43.19 Qatar — Startup Qatar Investment Program

**Механизм:** strategic investment/funding, not grant.

### Program
- https://startupqatar.qa/en/investment-program

Published program tiers include:
- START up to $1.1m-class;
- GROW up to $5.5m-class;
subject to program terms/milestones.

### Research
Study:
- portfolio/selected startups;
- Qatar entity/relocation;
- industry vertical;
- milestone tranches.

---

## 43.20 Qatar — Open Innovation

**Механизм:** challenge/pilot with opportunity owner.

### Program
- Challenges: https://qoi.qrdi.org.qa/web/en/challenges

### Current status note
Latest page crawl showed **0 live and 11 closed challenges**. This changes frequently.

### Research
For closed challenges inspect:
- opportunity owner;
- problem;
- award;
- PoC expectations;
- winners/final selection when published.

Use as customer-acquisition route, not generic grant.

---



## 43.21 EU — EIC Accelerator

**Механизм:** grant-only / equity-only / blended finance + Business Acceleration Services.

### Program / Apply / Guide
- EIC Accelerator: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator_en
- EIC main: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/
- EIC Fund / investment opportunities: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-fund/investment-opportunities_en

### 2026 deadlines
Current official page lists full-proposal batching dates including:
- 2 Sep 2026;
- 4 Nov 2026;
after earlier 2026 batches.

### Current economics
- grant component below €2.5m under Accelerator structure;
- investment component generally €1m–€10m under 2026 program framing.

### Who got funded / results
Official result pages:
- 38 selected June 2026: search title `38 start-ups and SMEs secure EIC support in latest round of the EIC Accelerator` on EIC site.
- 61 selected February 2026: search title `61 start-ups and SMEs secure EIC support...`.
- EIC Investment Opportunities portal lists backed companies for investor discovery.

### Selection evidence
June 2026:
- 87 interview-stage proposals;
- 38 selected;
- €90m proposed grant funding;
- 84% beneficiaries eligible for blended finance.

### What to inspect for each beneficiary
- country;
- tech sector;
- TRL;
- grant-only vs blended;
- private fundraising;
- strategic Challenge/Open fit.

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## 43.22 EU — EIC Pre-Accelerator

**Механизм:** early-stage deeptech grant/support for eligible widening countries/regions.

### Result example
Official EIC April 2026 announcement:
- 70 companies selected;
- ~€32.5m total;
- up to €500k/company.

### Starting point
- https://eic.ec.europa.eu/

Search `EIC Pre-Accelerator 2026`.

### Use
Only if geography/eligibility matches. Good feeder into Accelerator.

---

## 43.23 EU — EIC Transition

**Механизм:** eligible research result → validation/commercialisation grant.

### Program
- EIC Transition: navigate from https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities_en
- Current EIC site: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/

### Public result signal
Official 2026 results for prior call:
- 611 submissions;
- 40 selected.

### What to study
- eligible source-project requirement;
- research provenance;
- consortium/single applicant conditions;
- path to market;
- next deadline.

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## 43.24 EU — EIC Pathfinder

**Механизм:** frontier research grants, usually early TRL/multidisciplinary.

### Program
- https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en

### Use
Not normal startup runway. Best with research consortium.

### Research
Inspect funded project portfolio and call topics.

---

## 43.25 Germany — ZIM

**Механизм:** SME R&D grants / cooperation projects.  
**Current status on 20.07.2026:** standard intake temporarily paused since 7 Jul 2026 due to budget constraints; certain international calls may remain possible.

### Program / Status / Cases
- ZIM: https://www.zim.de/
- Success stories: https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Navigation/DE/Infothek/Erfolgsbeispiele/erfolgsbeispiele.html

Success-stories database contains hundreds of examples across sectors.

### What to inspect
- project type;
- SME size;
- R&D partner;
- subsidy rate;
- consortium;
- outcome/commercialisation.

### Action
Check official banner/status before any standard application.

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## 43.26 Germany — EXIST Research Transfer / Startup Grant

**Механизм:** university/research-origin spinout support.

### Program
- Programs: https://exist.de/en/programme/
- EXIST Research Transfer: https://exist.de/en/programm/forschungstransfer/
- Success stories: https://exist.de/en/success-stories/

### Recipient research
Success-stories directory provides startups/spinouts and origin institutions.

### What to inspect
- host university;
- IP licensing;
- founder status;
- stage at grant;
- spinout timing.

### Rule
Existing external startup cannot simply “apply for EXIST” without correct university/research origin.

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## 43.27 France — Bpifrance i-Lab

**Механизм:** deeptech innovation competition/grant.  
**2026 edition:** closed 3 Feb 2026; WATCH next annual cycle.

### Starting points
- Bpifrance: https://www.bpifrance.fr/
- Search official site: `i-Lab concours innovation`.

### Recipient research
Search:
- `lauréats i-Lab 2026`;
- prior laureates;
- technology/category;
- grant size;
- academic origin.

### Use
Strong annual route for French deeptech formation; not currently open after deadline.

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## 43.28 Eurostars

**Механизм:** international SME-led collaborative R&D with national co-funding.

### Program
- https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes/eurostars/

### Research
- current call deadlines;
- participating countries;
- national funding body;
- country-specific subsidy rules;
- funded project database/results.

### Applicant workflow
Always contact/check national funding agency before writing consortium.

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## 43.29 UK — Innovate UK Innovation Funding Service

**Механизм:** live competitions, grants, investor partnerships, contracts, sector programs.

### Current portal
- https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
- UKRI Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/

### Core rule
There is no single evergreen “Innovate UK grant”. Search live portal by:
- open competitions;
- sector;
- company size;
- geography;
- collaboration;
- closing date.

### Recipient research
For each competition inspect:
- results/news;
- funded consortium;
- competition brief;
- project summary where published.

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## 43.30 UK — Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

**Механизм:** business + university/RTO/Catapult knowledge transfer project.

### Program / dates
- KTP guidance and dates: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/guidance-for-applicants/guidance-for-specific-funds/knowledge-transfer-partnership-guidance/dates-and-deadlines-for-ktp-applicants/
- KTP overview: https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/knowledge-transfer-partnerships/

### What to study
- KTP case studies;
- knowledge base partner;
- associate role;
- business contribution;
- project duration;
- economic outcomes.

### Rule
Find a knowledge base/KTP adviser before writing.

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## 43.31 UK — Investor Partnerships

**Механизм:** Innovate UK R&D grant + matched/linked private investment.

### Starting point
- Search current competitions: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
- Search `Investor Partnerships`.

### Research
For each call:
- approved investor list;
- sector;
- grant amount;
- minimum investment;
- simultaneous diligence.

Treat grant and equity separately in funding model.

---

## 43.32 UK — Contracts for Innovation

**Механизм:** procurement/R&D contract.

### Starting point
- Innovation Funding Service: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
- Search `Contracts for Innovation`.

### Why important
Can create:
- government customer;
- paid prototype;
- reference deployment.

Not grant; model as contract revenue/R&D procurement.

---

## 43.33 Canada — NRC IRAP

**Механизм:** advisory + R&D financial assistance.

### Program
- NRC IRAP: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation
- NRC: https://nrc.canada.ca/

### Research
Look for:
- client stories;
- international programs;
- Industrial Technology Advisor process;
- current bilateral calls.

### What to inspect in cases
- Canadian payroll/R&D;
- technical uncertainty;
- commercialization;
- export/growth;
- grant contribution vs total project.

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## 43.34 Canada — Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)

**Механизм:** challenge funding + testing/procurement.

### Program / live challenges / recipients
- Main/current opportunities: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en
- Funded projects database: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/innovative-solutions-canada-awarded-companies
- Stories: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/our-stories
- Closed opportunities: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/closed-funding-opportunities

### Current 20 Jul 2026 examples
Current program page listed live challenges with close dates including:
- Arctic aviation electric propulsion — 23 Jul 2026;
- quantum cascade laser imaging — 4 Aug 2026;
- AI-assisted building permit compliance — 5 Aug 2026.

These are examples only; use live page as source of truth.

### Funded recipient examples
Public database includes:
- Xanadu Quantum Technologies;
- Kraken-related/advanced technology companies;
- TerraHub Technologies;
- SecureKey Technologies;
- CarbiCrete;
- multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 recipients.

Database gives:
- department;
- challenge;
- company;
- city;
- amount;
- award date.

This is one of the best government recipient databases for reverse-engineering.

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## 43.35 Canada — CanExport SMEs

**Механизм:** export-market development support.

### Program
- https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/sme-pme/index.aspx

### Use
Market expansion, not R&D.

### Research
Check:
- current intake;
- target-market novelty;
- eligible expenses;
- Canadian revenue/SME requirements.

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## 43.36 Brazil — Finep public calls

**Механизм:** grants/economic subsidy/financing, call-specific.

### Main calls
- Open public calls: https://www.finep.gov.br/chamadas-publicas?situacao=aberta&tFonte=0
- Finep: https://www.finep.gov.br/

### Digital Technologies Round 2
- Call page: https://www.finep.gov.br/chamadas-publicas/chamadapublica/779

Current page publishes:
- applicant eligibility;
- deadline;
- documents;
- budget;
- updates/results when available.

### How to study recipients
On call page/open calls:
- `Resultado Preliminar`;
- `Resultado Final`;
- contracted projects;
- company/ICT consortium.

### Rule
Use exact thematic call; Finep is not one generic grant.

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## 43.37 Uruguay — ANII innovation instruments

### Program
- Entrepreneurship support: https://anii.org.uy/apoyos/emprendimientos/
- ANII: https://anii.org.uy/

### How to research
Each instrument has:
- bases;
- current status;
- eligibility;
- co-funding;
- local company requirements.

Look for beneficiary/news database and current `convocatorias`.

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## 43.38 Uruguay — SprintUy

**Механизм:** soft landing / immersion, not cash grant.

### Program
- ANII entrepreneurship portal: https://anii.org.uy/apoyos/emprendimientos/

Search current `SprintUy`.

### 2026 timing
2026 call had a 21 Jul 2026 deadline. Because it is time-sensitive, verify exact current page before action.

### What to study
- selected foreign startups;
- sectors;
- market-entry outcomes;
- travel/support coverage.

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## 43.39 Chile — Start-Up Chile

**Механизм:** accelerator + equity-free grant/support depending current track/cohort.

### Program / Portfolio
- Home: https://startupchile.org/
- Portfolio: https://startupchile.org/en/portfolio/

### Public ecosystem evidence
Portfolio contains thousands of alumni/startups; notable examples in program communications include companies such as NotCo and Betterfly among broader portfolio/alumni narratives.

### What to inspect
- current cohort;
- Build/Ignite/Growth or current equivalent;
- amount/support;
- Chile activity requirements;
- application deadline;
- alumni outcomes.

### Critical status rule
Generic track page can remain online between calls. Actual cohort/application form determines open status.

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## 43.40 Colombia — Minciencias / SENA / public innovation calls

**Механизм:** call-specific R&D, spin-off, collaboration, co-funding.

### Starting points
- Minciencias: https://minciencias.gov.co/
- SENA: https://www.sena.edu.co/

### Research
Use current `Convocatorias` only:
- exact applicant;
- university/company consortium;
- TRL;
- region;
- co-funding;
- deadline;
- awarded projects.

Do not model as evergreen startup grant.

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# 44. HOW TO RESEARCH “WHO GOT IT” — RECIPIENT DATABASE INDEX

Use these pages first when the goal is not just `how to apply`, but **who actually got funded**:

| Program | Best recipient/result source |
|---|---|
| Uniswap Foundation | https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/grants |
| dYdX | https://www.dydxgrants.com/funded-grants |
| Polygon | https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees |
| Stellar SCF | https://communityfund.stellar.org/awards |
| Algorand xGov | https://xgov.algorand.co/ |
| Mina Navigators | https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/proposals-index/6400 |
| VeBetter | https://vebetter.com/grants |
| Aptos Foundation | https://aptosfoundation.org/en/grants |
| BNB MVB | https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/mvb |
| Hub71 | https://www.hub71.com/startups |
| Circle Grants | https://www.circle.com/blog/announcing-the-first-circle-grant-recipients-in-2026 |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/innovative-solutions-canada-awarded-companies |
| Start-Up Chile | https://startupchile.org/en/portfolio/ |
| Germany ZIM | https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Navigation/DE/Infothek/Erfolgsbeispiele/erfolgsbeispiele.html |
| EXIST | https://exist.de/en/success-stories/ |
| EIC Accelerator | https://eic.ec.europa.eu/news_en |
| Arbitrum DAO | https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/dao-grant-programs/questbook-updates/48 |
| Tezos | Foundation grant/report pages from https://tezos.foundation/ |
| Finep | Each call page → preliminary/final results on https://www.finep.gov.br/chamadas-publicas/ |

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# 45. ECOSYSTEM DISCOVERY INDEX — НЕ ТОЛЬКО ДЕНЬГИ

Funding часто менее ценен, чем доступ к ecosystem. Перед заявкой изучать:

## EVM / L2
- Ethereum developers: https://ethereum.org/developers/
- Arbitrum: https://arbitrum.foundation/
- Base: https://www.base.org/
- Optimism: https://www.optimism.io/
- Polygon: https://polygon.technology/
- Starknet: https://www.starknet.io/
- zkSync: https://www.zksync.io/
- Moonbeam: https://moonbeam.network/

## Non-EVM / alternative architectures
- Solana: https://solana.org/
- Sui: https://www.sui.io/
- Aptos: https://aptosfoundation.org/
- NEAR: https://www.near.org/
- Algorand: https://algorand.co/
- Celestia: https://celestia.org/
- Aleo: https://aleo.org/
- Miden: https://miden.xyz/
- Tezos: https://tezos.com/
- Mina: https://minaprotocol.com/
- Stellar: https://stellar.org/
- Hedera: https://hedera.com/
- Cosmos/Interchain: https://interchain.io/
- Cardano: https://cardano.org/
- XRPL: https://xrpl.org/

## Protocol / middleware ecosystems
- Uniswap Foundation: https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/
- Aave Grants: https://aavegrants.org/
- Chainlink: https://chain.link/
- Wormhole: https://wormhole.com/
- dYdX Grants: https://www.dydxgrants.com/
- Circle Developers: https://www.circle.com/developer
- VeBetter: https://vebetter.com/

## Government innovation ecosystems
- Singapore Startup SG: https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/
- Enterprise Singapore: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/
- NRF Singapore: https://www.nrf.gov.sg/
- A*STAR: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/
- AI Singapore: https://aisingapore.org/
- Hub71 UAE: https://www.hub71.com/
- Saudi NTDP: https://ntdp.gov.sa/
- Startup Qatar: https://startupqatar.qa/
- EIC: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/
- Innovate UK / IFS: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
- NRC Canada: https://nrc.canada.ca/
- Innovative Solutions Canada: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en
- Finep Brazil: https://www.finep.gov.br/
- ANII Uruguay: https://anii.org.uy/
- Start-Up Chile: https://startupchile.org/

---

# 46. RESEARCH CHECKLIST FOR EACH PROGRAM

Before putting any program into `NOW`, LLM/user must collect:

```yaml
program_name:
mechanism:
official_program_url:
actual_application_url:
actual_form_open: yes/no/unknown
status_checked_at:
deadline:
next_expected_cohort:
funding_type:
amount_typical:
amount_max:
equity_or_SAFE:
cofunding:
in_kind_support:
eligibility:
local_entity:
local_ownership:
technology_requirements:
stage:
prior_traction:
open_source_requirement:
migration_requirement:
application_steps:
reviewers:
review_timeline:
kyc:
contract:
milestones:
reporting:
recipient_directory:
3_relevant_recipients:
recipient_amounts:
recipient_stage_at_award:
final_reports:
ecosystem_directory:
developer_docs:
forum_governance:
contact_or_office_hours:
best_entry_persona:
stop_condition:
```

---

# 47. HOW TO REVERSE-ENGINEER A WINNING APPLICATION FROM PUBLIC DATA

For each target program:

1. Open **10 recipients closest to your category**.
2. Record:
   - amount;
   - stage;
   - scope;
   - milestone count;
   - duration;
   - team;
   - prior traction;
   - ecosystem integration.
3. Open **5 rejected/failed/expired proposals** where public.
4. Compare:
   - vague vs measurable deliverables;
   - ask size;
   - prior contribution;
   - maintenance;
   - distribution.
5. Read program report/postmortem.
6. Talk to 2 prior recipients if possible.
7. Only then write application.

### Best public datasets for this method
- Algorand xGov;
- Mina Navigators archive;
- Arbitrum forum/final reports;
- Stellar SCF awards;
- Polygon grantees;
- dYdX funded grants;
- VeBetter transparency;
- Innovative Solutions Canada funded projects;
- EIC selection news/portfolio;
- ZIM/EXIST success stories.

---

# 48. LINK QUALITY LABELS

LLM should label every link:

- `[APPLY]` — actual submission endpoint.
- `[PROGRAM]` — official description.
- `[RECIPIENTS]` — portfolio/funded projects.
- `[REPORT]` — transparency/postmortem/results.
- `[GOV]` — governance/forum.
- `[DOCS]` — developer/technical docs.
- `[ECOSYSTEM]` — project/ecosystem directory.
- `[HISTORICAL]` — useful but not proof of current availability.
- `[STALE WARNING]` — official page itself appears outdated versus newer official statements.

This avoids the common failure mode where all URLs look equally current.


# 49. ORIGINAL XLSX RESEARCH INDEX — LINKS PRESERVED FOR MANUAL CHECKING

> Ниже сохранены ссылки из исходного файла `Гранты ресерч (1).xlsx`. Они помечаются как **исходные research leads**, а не как подтверждение текущего open status. Перед использованием сверяйте с актуальными карточками выше и actual application endpoint.

## Ethereum Foundation — ESP (Wishlist/RFP + support)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://github.com/ethereum/execution-specs
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://github.com/ethereum/consensus-specs
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://notes.ethereum.org/NhqWcKi1R1ure-eA8EfGsQ
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants/wishlist
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://esp.ethereum.foundation/
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants/rfp/security-research-llms
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://blog.ethereum.org/2025/12/02/allocation-q3-25
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://stereumlabs.com/

## Avalanche — Retro9000

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.avax.network/about/blog/retro9000-everything-you-need-to-know
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://retro9000.avax.network/round-rules/cm3tfqk550005irarqtv047hz

## Avalanche - team1 minin grants

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://grants.team1.network/

## Avalanche Blizzurd Fund

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.blizzard.fund/

## Zircuit — Build2025 Grants

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://app.zircuit.com/build2025

## Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program (rolling, open)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://arbitrum.foundation/grants

## Arbitrum - DAO Grant Program 

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://arbitrum.questbook.app/

## Starknet — Seed Grants

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.starknet.io/grants/seed-grants/

## Starknet — Growth Grants

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.starknet.io/grants/growth-grants/

## Starknet — Propulsion Program (gas rebates)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://propulsion.starknet.org/

## Wormhole — Ecosystem Programs (“submit a grant idea”)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://wormhole.com/ecosystem/ecosystem-programs

## Aave Grants DAO (rolling)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://aavegrants.org/apply-for-a-grant

## Chainlink — BUILD Program (apply)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://chain.link/build-program

## Uniswap / Unichain — “Get funded”

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://docs.uniswap.org/builder-support/get-funded

## Uniswap Foundation — Conditional Funding Markets (Unichain)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://uniswapfoundation.org/blog/grant-opportunity-usd900k-available-for-unichain-lending-protocols-through-conditional-funding-markets

## NEAR — Ecosystem Grants / funding entrypoint

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.near.org/funding
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://nearn.io/sponsorships/

## Solana — Grants & Funding (в т.ч. microgrants)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://airtable.com/apppDmK2Pin9WX8jV/shrR0uMKu4N57TGW7/tbli2ERM3sdhyHJYB
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://solana.org/grants-funding
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G_K_Bjtjq-5ZfZDgttjViN39cYUnhygb4le5GxFwyGg/edit?tab=t.0

## Polygon — Growth Partnership Program (apply)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://founders.polygon.technology/programs/981
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://t.me/PolygonHQ/2560/4048

## Polygon — Community Grants (Questbook hub)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://polygon.questbook.xyz/
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees

## Polygon Community Growth Program: 1 Billion POL for Your Vision

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees

## Polygon - Prediction Market's Program

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://founders.polygon.technology/programs/991
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://polygon.technology/grants/grantees

## Algorand — xGov (on-chain grants/proposals)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://xgov.algorand.co/

## dYdX — Grants (application open)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.dydxgrants.com/grants-application

## Sui Foundation — RFPs (apply per RFP deadline)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.sui.io/request-for-proposals

## Aptos — Grant DAO (DoraHacks, “always open”)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://dorahacks.io/aptos/round-6/application

## Interchain (Cosmos) — Interchain Foundation funding program

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://github.com/interchainio/funding

## Interchain Builders Program (rolling, no deadlines)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://join.builders/apply/

## Celestia Foundation — Delegation Program (валидаторы)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://docs.celestia.org/operate/consensus-validators/foundation-delegation-program/

## Aleo

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://aleo.org/grants/

## ZKsync Community Activation Pilot Program (2025–2026)

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://forum.zknation.io/t/tpp-8-zksync-community-activation-pilot-program-2025-2026/762

## Miden

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://miden.xyz/ecosystem/program/pioneers

## Sei

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://www.sei.io/ecosystem

## Tezos Foundation

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-grants-program/

## Mina Protocol

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://minaprotocol.com/builder-grants-program

## Moonbeam

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://moonbeam.network/build/grants/

## Hedera

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://hedera.foundation/

## Stellar

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://communityfund.stellar.org/awards

## Binance

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://docs.bnbchain.org/bnb-opbnb

## VeChain

- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://files.vebetter.com/vebettergrant/VeBetter-GrantReport-Q425.pdf
- [HISTORICAL/VERIFY] https://vebetter.com/grants


# PART XVI — OLD ICO / TREASURY-RICH ECOSYSTEMS, WALLET FUNDING & EXCHANGE-LINKED CAPITAL

> **Collider / забытый капитал.** Большие opportunities часто лежат не в новых модных фондах, а в старых treasury, которые рынок перестал внимательно отслеживать. Поиск таких «забытых карманов капитала» — хороший пример того информационного преимущества, ради которого существует Collider.


**Актуальность этого раздела:** 20 июля 2026.  
**Цель:** найти не только новые L1/L2 grant programs, но и старые криптопроекты, фонды, кошельки и биржи, у которых сохранились значительные treasury/ecosystem resources, distribution или инвестиционная инфраструктура.

Ключевое правило:

> Старый ICO treasury, большой token allocation или “$100M ecosystem fund” не означает, что существует открытая заявка. Для каждого источника ниже отдельно указано: **что реально доступно сейчас, какой это экономический механизм, где подаваться, кто уже получал и где смотреть экосистему самостоятельно.**

---

# 40. OLD ICO / TREASURY-RICH ECOSYSTEMS

## 40.1 Filecoin / Protocol Labs ecosystem

**Происхождение капитала:** крупная token sale 2017 + Filecoin Foundation / broader Protocol Labs ecosystem resources.  
**Текущий статус:** **ACTIVE — несколько параллельных funding-механизмов.**  
**Типы:** grants, RFP, small builder grants, prospective public-goods funding, retroactive public-goods funding, partnerships, hackathons.

### Что реально доступно

#### Filecoin Foundation Open Grants
Подходят для:
- developer/data tooling;
- integrations;
- research;
- protocol work;
- storage/retrieval;
- FVM;
- ecosystem public goods.

Заявка создаётся публично через GitHub proposal process.

#### FIL Builder Next Step Grants
Небольшой быстрый слой:
- примерно **$5k–$10k**;
- для уже начавших строить Filecoin-проекты;
- задача — довести проект до следующего проверяемого этапа.

#### RFP Grants
Foundation публикует конкретные scoped задачи:
- deliverables;
- milestones;
- funding ceiling;
- технические требования.

#### ProPGF / RetroPGF
Отдельный public-goods слой.

В 2026 Filecoin прямо сместил стратегию от наращивания “сырой storage capacity” к:
- **paid onchain storage deals**;
- Filecoin Onchain Cloud;
- реальному demand;
- network economics;
- коммерческим workloads.

Поэтому сильная заявка сейчас должна показывать не просто “мы интегрировали Filecoin”, а измеримое использование.

### Реальный масштаб

Filecoin Foundation в отчёте за 2025 год указывает:
- **150+ команд**, поддержанных funding/grants;
- $5.79M Ecosystem Grants — General & Support;
- $3.13M Protocol Implementation Grants;
- $1.74M data onboarding/storage provider/enterprise programs;
- $1.43M security/audits;
- плюс другие направления.

### Примеры получателей

На официальной grant page:
- Cavalry;
- FileDrive;
- Fileverse.

В ProPGF нужно отдельно смотреть batch-by-batch recipient lists. Batch 2 в 2026 распределил более $3M между 16 проектами; Batch 3 application window уже завершился в июне 2026.

### Как рекомендуется заходить

**Если open-source infra/tooling:**  
`GitHub proposal → public review → scoped milestones → agreement`.

**Если коммерческий продукт:**  
сначала показать:
- paid storage demand;
- real customers;
- Filecoin Onchain Cloud usage;
- transaction/storage economics;

и только затем искать grant/PGF/strategic support.

**Если маленький прототип:**  
Builder Next Step Grant.

### Где изучать самому

- [PROGRAM — Filecoin Foundation Grants](https://fil.org/grants)
- [STRATEGY — 2026 Filecoin Network Strategy](https://fil.org/blog/the-2026-filecoin-network-strategy)
- [REPORT — Filecoin Foundation 2025 Annual Report](https://fil.org/blog/2025-annual-report)
- [PUBLIC GOODS FUNDING](https://filpgf.io/)
- [ECOSYSTEM / COMMUNITY](https://fil.org/)
- [BUILD — Filecoin Docs](https://docs.filecoin.io/)
- [GITHUB — Filecoin Foundation grants proposals](https://github.com/filecoin-project/devgrants)

### Анализ

**Один из лучших “старый ICO всё ещё финансирует builders” кейсов.**

Плюсы:
- несколько funding ladders;
- реальная публичная история grants;
- большой технический ecosystem;
- можно начать с маленького гранта.

Минусы:
- general “decentralized storage” pitch уже слабый;
- 2026 focus сильно больше на measurable demand и paid usage.

---

## 40.2 Golem — уникальный old-ICO evergreen fund

> **Collider / нестандартные модели капитала.** Golem интересен не только размером treasury, а самой моделью: старый капитал превращён в постоянно работающий funding engine. В Collider мы особенно любим такие механики — их можно переносить как идеи в другие индустрии, фонды и продукты.


**Происхождение:** Golem crowdfunding 2016.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE — Apply Now.**  
**Механизм:** milestone-based ecosystem funding из доходности большого ETH reserve.

### Почему этот кейс особенно интересен

Golem Ecosystem Fund публично сообщает:

- **40,000 ETH застейкано** для инициализации механизма;
- **75% staking rewards** направляется на beneficiaries, с возможностью корректировки модели;
- funding может идти не только строго Golem-native продуктам, но и broader Ethereum / decentralized computing initiatives.

Это сильно отличается от обычной grant program:
основной капитал не обязательно “проедается” — funding поддерживается доходностью staked reserve.

### Что финансируют

- decentralized computing;
- AI;
- data processing;
- scientific computing;
- cryptographic research;
- dApps;
- IoT;
- Golem tooling;
- broader Ethereum open-source;
- community/education.

### Конкретные allocations на официальной странице

- **Clan — 600 ETH**
- **Numtide — 440 ETH**
- **Web3 Pi — 150 ETH**
- **L3 Block Explorer — 80 ETH**
- **Vanity.Market — 50 ETH**
- **Keccak optimization — 50 ETH**
- **ETH Argentina Hackathon 2025 — 50 ETH**
- **ETH Warsaw 2025 — 25 ETH**
- **Satori — 20 ETH**
- **theVelopers — 16 ETH**
- **p2pmentor — 15 ETH**
- **Syncra L3 Bridge — 5 ETH**

Это один из немногих фондов, где можно быстро увидеть **конкретного получателя + allocation**.

### Процесс

1. Written proposal.
2. Budget.
3. Timeline.
4. Team/applicant profiles.
5. Track record.
6. Review по impact / feasibility / strategic alignment.
7. Milestones.
8. Incremental funding после выполнения milestones.

Open-source получает явный приоритет.

### Как рекомендуется заходить

Не обязательно писать:
> “Мы хотим построить приложение только на Golem.”

Сильнее:
- decentralized compute problem;
- реальная workload;
- open-source output;
- measurable utilization;
- почему Golem/Ethereum ecosystem получает reusable value.

### Где изучать

- [PROGRAM + APPLY + RECIPIENTS — Golem Ecosystem Fund](https://www.golem.network/ecosystem)
- [REPORT — One Year In](https://blog.golem.network/golem-ecosystem-fund-one-year-in-highlights-allocations-and-whats-next/)
- [RFP — GitHub / ecosystem page](https://www.golem.network/ecosystem)
- [PLATFORM](https://golem.network/platform)
- [DEVELOPER DOCS](https://docs.golem.network/)
- [PROJECT MARKETPLACE](https://portal.golem.network/marketplace)
- [COMMUNITY PROJECTS](https://golem.network/community)

### Анализ

**VERY HIGH research priority.**

Это не просто “старый проект с токенами”, а реально работающий capital-allocation system с большим ETH reserve.

---

## 40.3 Tezos Foundation

**Происхождение:** Tezos fundraiser 2017.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE.**  
**Механизмы:** grants + investments + bounties + bug bounties + small/community funding.

### Grant Program

Основной grant route ориентирован прежде всего на:
- open-source;
- commons-enhancing work;
- reusable tooling;
- integrations;
- core infrastructure;
- adoption.

Заявки можно подавать в течение квартала; review происходит после квартального cutoff.

Типовой процесс:
1. Proposal.
2. Initial vetting.
3. Expert / Technical Advisory Committee diligence.
4. Executive Committee/Foundation Council decision.
5. Agreement.
6. Milestone payments.
7. Post-award monitoring.

### Ecosystem Investments Program

Отдельно существует **investment**, а не grant:
- коммерческие for-profit teams;
- commercialization;
- high-growth potential;
- DeFi, gaming, infrastructure и другие current areas.

### Bounties

Фонд может публиковать конкретные задачи.  
Важно: на момент последней проверки open bounty list может быть пуст — всегда смотреть current page.

### Как участвовать

**Open-source infra:** Grant Program.  
**Venture startup:** Investments Program.  
**Очень конкретная technical task:** Bounty.

Не смешивать эти документы.

### Где изучать

- [ALL FUNDING PROGRAMS](https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-funding-programs/)
- [GRANT PROGRAM + APPLY](https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-grants-program/)
- [GRANT PRIORITIES](https://tezos.foundation/grants/)
- [INVESTMENTS PROGRAM](https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-investments-program/)
- [BOUNTY PROGRAM](https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-bounty-program/)
- [TEZOS ECOSYSTEM](https://tezos.com/ecosystem/)
- [TEZOS DEVELOPERS](https://docs.tezos.com/)
- [FOUNDATION REPORTS](https://tezos.foundation/reports/)

### Анализ

Очень зрелый старый treasury/foundation source.

Главная ошибка — отправлять один и тот же startup pitch в grant route, когда нужен investment route.

---

## 40.4 Neo

**Происхождение:** Antshares/Neo token-sale era ecosystem.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE.**  
**Механизмы:** EcoFund investment, General Grants, Core Developer Grants, Research Grants, EcoBoost, Early Adoption, decentralized GrantShares.

### General Grants

Официальный ориентир:
- average **$5k–$50k**;
- typical max около **$100k**;
- больше возможно при exceptional ecosystem value.

Сильный fit:
- SDK;
- nodes;
- infra;
- tooling;
- protocols;
- developer UX.

### EcoFund

Это **investment**, не grant:
- equity/token investment;
- business/growth support.

### Core Developer Grants

Для постоянных contributors/core developers.

### Research Grants

Academic/technical research.

### EcoBoost

Ecosystem/business support, integrations and growth.

### GrantShares

Отдельная decentralized public funding system:
- public proposals;
- transparent discussion;
- voting;
- funded proposal history.

### Где изучать

- [MASTER — Neo Eco Support](https://neo.org/eco)
- [GRANTSHARES — proposals / funded projects](https://grantshares.io/)
- [NEO ECOSYSTEM](https://neo.org/eco)
- [DEVELOPER DOCS](https://developers.neo.org/)
- [NEO NEWS / ECOSYSTEM](https://neo.org/)

### Анализ

Недооценённый источник: вместо одного “grant” здесь есть полноценная ladder от research до venture investment.

---

## 40.5 IOTA / IOTA Labs

**Происхождение:** 2015 token sale era.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE.**

### Текущие routes

IOTA Grants поддерживает:
- open-source development;
- tooling/libraries/wallets/frameworks;
- education;
- events/hackathons/workshops.

Официальный build portal показывает:
- **$2.56M+ total granted**;
- **31+ approved**;
- Tier 3 funding **$50k+**.

Дополнительно:
- Requests for Proposals;
- Product Adoption;
- Builders Program.

### Как заходить

1. Выбрать конкретный support lane.
2. Сначала ecosystem need.
3. Milestones.
4. Adoption path.
5. Для product funding — показать реальное использование IOTA, а не просто совместимость.

### Ссылки

- [GRANTS + APPLY](https://www.iota.org/build/grants)
- [BUILD / FUNDING OVERVIEW](https://www.iota.org/build/get-started)
- [IOTA ECOSYSTEM](https://www.iota.org/)
- [DEVELOPER DOCS](https://docs.iota.org/)
- [BLOG / CURRENT PROGRAMS](https://blog.iota.org/)

### Анализ

Активный legacy-capital ecosystem, который стоит проверять отдельно от самых шумных Ethereum/Solana grants.

---

## 40.6 Zcash Community Grants

**Происхождение капитала:** не ICO treasury в классическом смысле, а долгосрочный protocol Dev Fund.  
**Почему включён:** один из самых устойчивых старых crypto funding mechanisms.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE — rolling applications.**

### Funding source

ZCG получает **8% mining rewards** в рамках Dev Fund mechanism до следующего предусмотренного protocol периода.

Current official page показывает значительный grant pool и live application mechanism.

### Что готовы финансировать

Официальный wishlist включает:
- wallets;
- hardware wallets;
- key management;
- wallet SDK/network privacy;
- core tooling;
- interoperability;
- applications;
- stablecoin-related work;
- infrastructure;
- education.

### Получатели / примеры

- YWallet;
- ZecHub;
- Free2Z;
- shielded Ledger hardware-wallet support;
- Zcash–Avalanche bridge;
- QEDIT / Shielded Assets;
- Zcash Media.

### Процесс

1. GitHub application.
2. Обязательный post/link на community forum.
3. Eligibility review.
4. Минимум неделя public community review.
5. Grants Committee review раз в две недели.
6. Clarification/rescope.
7. Approval/milestones.

Для grants >$50k fiduciary должен пройти KYC.

### Ссылки

- [PROGRAM / APPLY](https://zcashcommunitygrants.org/)
- [GRANT PROCESS](https://zcashcommunitygrants.org/selection/)
- [GRANTS FORUM](https://forum.z.cash/c/grants/24)
- [FUNDED PROJECTS / DASHBOARD](https://zcashcommunitygrants.org/)
- [ZCASH ECOSYSTEM](https://z.cash/ecosystem/)
- [ZCASH DOCS](https://zcash.readthedocs.io/)

### Анализ

Очень полезная программа именно потому, что:
- application public;
- reviews public;
- можно изучать предыдущие grants;
- wishlist достаточно широкий.

---

## 40.7 Dash — Treasury + Investment Foundation + new Ecosystem Fund

**Статус:** **ACTIVE.**  
**Особенность:** три разных capital mechanisms.

### A. Dash DAO Treasury

Работает с 2015 года.

Current protocol:
- **20% block subsidy** доступно для monthly governance budgets;
- proposal может подать любой;
- submission fee — **1 DASH**;
- masternodes голосуют;
- approved budget выплачивается напрямую proposal owner.

Это не “foundation application” — это onchain political/governance process.

### B. Dash Investment Foundation (DIF)

Investment vehicle:
- может получать equity;
- investments выбираются elected supervisors;
- network получает economic upside.

### C. Dash Ecosystem Fund (DEF)

Запущен в мае 2026:
- development;
- integrations;
- ecosystem adoption;
- small distributions могут решаться fund managers;
- larger distributions могут идти через DAO vote;
- может принимать donations, dApp revenue, treasury leftovers и external grants.

### Как участвовать

**Public ecosystem project:** Treasury proposal.  
**For-profit venture:** DIF route.  
**Smaller integration/ecosystem initiative:** DEF conversation.

### Ссылки

- [NEW — Dash Ecosystem Fund](https://www.dash.org/blog/introducing-the-dash-ecosystem-fund/)
- [GOVERNANCE DOCS](https://docs.dash.org/en/stable/docs/user/governance/index.html)
- [HOW TO SUBMIT](https://docs.dash.org/en/stable/docs/user/governance/using.html)
- [DASH COMMUNITY](https://www.dash.org/community/)
- [DASH DAO PROPOSAL DISCOVERY — DashCentral](https://www.dashcentral.org/)
- [DASH ECOSYSTEM](https://www.dash.org/)

### Анализ

Не ICO, но обязательный пример для handbook: один из старейших continuously funded onchain treasury systems.

---

## 40.8 GnosisDAO / Gnosis ecosystem

**Происхождение:** GNO token sale 2017 и крупный historic treasury.  
**Статус:** **ACTIVE GOVERNANCE / TREASURY; funding преимущественно proposal/strategic, а не generic grant form.**

### Как финансирование работает на практике

Gnosis Improvement Proposals могут включать treasury requests.

Публичный dashboard позволяет изучать:
- proposal;
- requested funding;
- voting;
- execution status.

Исторически/недавно DAO финансировал:
- core ecosystem organizations;
- Blockscout;
- infrastructure;
- integrations;
- growth.

Например, GIP-128 одобрял крупный annual operating allocation Gnosis Ltd; другие GIPs финансируют specific infra.

### Current builder routes

- GIP/DAO proposal для strategic ecosystem work;
- direct Gnosis ecosystem/product BD;
- time-limited campaigns/programs;
- ecosystem mini-app / Gnosis World opportunities, если current call открыт.

В 2026 Gnosis World campaign включал possibility selected projects being considered for grants, но конкретная referral campaign закончилась 30 июня — не считать её открытой сейчас.

### Ссылки

- [GIP DASHBOARD — proposals + funding](https://gips.gnosis.io/)
- [GOVERNANCE FORUM](https://forum.gnosis.io/)
- [GNOSIS BUILD / ECOSYSTEM](https://www.gnosis.io/)
- [GNOSIS APP / DEVELOPER ECOSYSTEM](https://docs.gnosischain.com/)
- [Gnosis World campaign historical/current help](https://help.gnosis.io/)

### Анализ

Большой treasury ≠ простой grant portal.

Для крупного ecosystem project это **relationship + governance proposal** route.

---

## 40.9 Decred Treasury / Politeia

**Статус:** ACTIVE governance-funded development model.  
**Не ICO в классическом смысле**, но важный старый crypto treasury.

### Механизм

Teams/contractors создают public proposal через Politeia:
- scope;
- budget в USD;
- milestones/draw schedule;
- community discussion;
- stakeholder vote.

После approval contractors получают treasury funding и должны публично отчитываться.

### Ссылки

- [POLITEIA PROPOSALS](https://proposals.decred.org/)
- [PROPOSAL GUIDELINES](https://docs.decred.org/governance/politeia/proposal-guidelines/)
- [DECRED GOVERNANCE](https://docs.decred.org/governance/)
- [TREASURY](https://docs.decred.org/governance/decentralized-treasury/)
- [DEVELOPMENT](https://devdocs.decred.org/)

### Анализ

Лучше всего подходит:
- open-source infrastructure;
- long-term protocol/ecosystem contractors;
- projects willing to participate in public governance.

Плохо подходит для startup “secret stealth pitch”.

---

## 40.10 Status / SNT — важный legacy treasury, но current transition

**Происхождение:** крупный SNT token sale 2017.  
**Статус:** **TRANSITION — Status Network announced merge into Linea in 2026.**

Status Network проектировал интересную Apps Funding Pool model:
- yield from bridged assets;
- native app fees;
- community/Karma allocation;
- developer funding;
- liquidity incentives;
- bounties.

Но в 2026 Status Network объявил merger/migration into Linea; builder docs прямо предупреждают о переходе.

### Практический вывод

Не советовать:
> “Подайте на самостоятельный Status Network grant.”

Вместо этого:
1. проверить текущий Status → Linea migration status;
2. искать builder support через Linea ecosystem;
3. отдельно искать Institute of Free Technology/Status partnerships, если product fit.

### Ссылки

- [STATUS NETWORK](https://status.network/)
- [PUBLIC FUNDING MODEL](https://docs.status.network/tokenomics/public-funding/)
- [BUILD FOR KARMA — migration notice](https://docs.status.network/build-for-karma)
- [STATUS HUB](https://hub.status.network/)
- [LINEA](https://linea.build/)

### Анализ

Отличный пример того, почему старый treasury/project name нельзя автоматически считать live grant source.

---

## 40.11 Legacy / transition projects: не тратить время без нового live route

### Aragon
Старые Aragon grant announcements легко находятся в поиске, но они относятся к прошлой структуре treasury/Association.

**Current action:** использовать Aragon как product/governance-tech ecosystem и проверять live partnership opportunities; старый 2023 grants announcement не считать current grant intake.

Links:
- https://www.aragon.org/
- https://blog.aragon.org/

### ICON
Legacy ICON economic model/grant mechanisms были существенно свернуты/перестроены; в 2026 network roadmap ведёт к transition/wind-down legacy ICON economics и SODAX direction.

**Не использовать старые CPS grant pages как current funding.**

### EOS → Vaulta
EOS rebranded/transitioned to **Vaulta**.

Старые EOS Network Foundation grants/accelerators должны проверяться уже по текущей Vaulta organization. Не предполагать continuity старой grant form.

Links:
- https://www.vaulta.com/
- https://eosnetwork.com/resources/resource-type/vaulta/
- https://docs.eosnetwork.com/docs/latest/advanced-topics/upgrading-to-vaulta/

### Augur / Bancor / старые 2017-era token projects
Наличие старого token treasury или знаменитого ICO **не является достаточным признаком current builder funding**.

LLM должен требовать current:
- application endpoint;
- governance proposal stream;
- foundation page;
- current treasury policy.

---

# 41. WALLET-NATIVE FUNDING / ACCELERATORS / DISTRIBUTION

> **Collider / distribution > grant.** Иногда интеграция в крупный wallet даёт компании больше, чем $100k гранта: пользователей, транзакции, доверие и доступ к партнёрам. Collider помогает сравнивать opportunities не только по размеру чека, но и по реальной стратегической ценности.


Кошелёк часто ценнее гранта как **distribution channel**.

Поэтому для wallet ecosystem надо искать пять разных типов помощи:

1. cash grant;
2. accelerator;
3. wallet rewards/incentives;
4. listing/distribution;
5. strategic integration/investment.

---

## 41.1 Trust Wallet — Trust Moon Accelerator

**Статус:** official page currently показывает **Apply / accepting applications**; перед submission проверить форму.  
**Механизм:** accelerator + distribution + partner funding opportunities.  
**Прямого гарантированного cash grant для каждого участника нет.**

### Что даёт

По official program page:

- potential distribution через Trust Wallet;
- Launchpool / quests / campaigns / co-marketing;
- user acquisition;
- pathway к Binance ecosystem:
  - Binance Alpha;
  - Binance Perps/Spot opportunities;
  - fast-track potential to BNB Chain MVB;
- funding opportunities через YZi Labs и VC partners;
- AWS/infra/partner perks;
- mentorship.

### Категории

- DeFi/trading;
- payments/stablecoins;
- RWA;
- gaming/social;
- infrastructure/tooling;
- AI x Web3;
- blockchains.

### Для кого

От early до mature projects.

### Как рекомендуется заходить

Нужно подавать не “wallet integration” как feature, а **distribution plan**:

- сколько Trust Wallet users реально могут использовать product;
- chain coverage;
- onboarding funnel;
- Launchpool/quest activation;
- recurring usage;
- token/listing logic, если есть.

### Ссылки

- [PROGRAM + APPLY — Trust Moon](https://trustwallet.com/blog/announcements/introducing-trust-moon-the-web3-accelerator-by-trust-wallet)
- [TRUST WALLET DEVELOPER](https://developer.trustwallet.com/)
- [TRUST WALLET](https://trustwallet.com/)
- [BNB MVB — adjacent route](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/mvb)
- [YZi Labs](https://www.yzilabs.com/)

### Анализ

Один из самых интересных wallet-native accelerators, потому что value — **distribution**, а не только money.

---

## 41.2 WalletConnect / Reown — wallet performance rewards + WalletConnect Pay incentives

**Статус:** ACTIVE network/governance; reward programs evolve through governance.  
**Механизм:** performance rewards / staking / payment adoption incentives / strategic grants.

### Wallet rewards

Current docs explicitly describe:
- staking rewards;
- node rewards;
- **wallet performance rewards**;
- Certified Wallet incentives.

Wallet operators can benefit from integrating deeply with WalletConnect ecosystem rather than merely “supporting WalletConnect”.

### WalletConnect Pay — 2026 rewards

P5 allocated/proposed a **50M WCT 2026 budget** for:
- consumers;
- wallets driving Pay adoption;
- payment volume.

Governance discussions in 2026 show it as an active reward mechanism.

### Как участвовать

1. Integrate current WalletKit.
2. Meet Certified Wallet standards.
3. Stake/participate where required.
4. Track performance metrics.
5. For WalletConnect Pay:
   - integrate payments;
   - drive real merchant/payment volume;
   - discuss partner incentives with ecosystem/Foundation.

### Ссылки

- [WALLET DOCS](https://docs.walletconnect.network/wallets)
- [REWARDS DOCS](https://docs.walletconnect.network/token-dynamics/rewards)
- [GOVERNANCE — proposals](https://governance.walletconnect.network/c/proposals/6)
- [P5 — WalletConnect Pay Rewards](https://governance.walletconnect.network/t/p5-walletconnect-pay-rewards-budget/4793)
- [WALLETCONNECT NETWORK](https://walletconnect.network/)
- [REOWN](https://reown.com/)

### Анализ

Это не “подайте grant form”.

Правильная логика:
**integration → certification/performance → volume → incentives/partnership**.

---

## 41.3 MetaMask — не путать исторический Grants DAO с текущим funding

### MetaMask Grants DAO
В 2022 запускался экспериментальный MetaMask Grants DAO с annual budget около $2.4M.

**Это историческая информация. Она не подтверждает открытый general MetaMask grant intake в июле 2026.**

### Что реально использовать сейчас

#### MetaMask Developer Platform / Snaps
- wallet extensions;
- protocol/network integrations;
- developer distribution;
- Smart Accounts / Delegation tooling;
- non-EVM support through Snaps.

#### Consensys ecosystem
Периодически:
- hackathons;
- Scale-style startup support;
- partner credits;
- Linea ecosystem programs.

Старые Consensys Scale/Covalent grants надо считать historical/call-specific, пока live application не подтверждён.

### Как заходить

Если вы строите:
- chain;
- wallet infrastructure;
- security;
- key management;
- account abstraction;
- transaction intelligence;
- payments;

лучше first ask:
**MetaMask integration/BD + distribution + Snaps/platform partnership**, а не “give us a MetaMask grant”.

### Ссылки

- [METAMASK DEVELOPERS](https://metamask.io/developer)
- [METAMASK SNAPS](https://metamask.io/developer/snaps)
- [METAMASK DEVELOPER DOCS](https://docs.metamask.io/)
- [CONSENSYS](https://consensys.io/)
- [HISTORICAL — Consensys Scale/Covalent grants](https://consensys.io/blog/covalent-commits-usd2-5m-in-grant-funding-to-the-consensys-scale-program-for)
- [LINEA](https://linea.build/)

### Анализ

**Current public generic MetaMask grant program not confirmed.**

Но MetaMask остаётся потенциально гораздо более ценным **BD/distribution partner**.

---

## 41.4 Linea — Consensys-adjacent ecosystem capital

**Статус:** ACTIVE ecosystem; exact open builder application must be checked program-by-program.

### Capital structure

Linea tokenomics:
- **85% token supply ecosystem-oriented**;
- **75% Ecosystem Fund**;
- 1% supply allocated to strategic builders at TGE through curated processes;
- builder allocations can use:
  - direct grants;
  - milestone vesting;
  - collaborative deployment.

Ecosystem Fund managed by the **Linea Consortium**.

### What is NOT open now

#### Linea Exponent
Program:
- ran Nov 4 2025 → Jan 30 2026;
- officially concluded;
- final update May 2026;
- winners who completed compliance received allocations.

**CLOSED.**

Important learning from Linea’s own postmortem:
onchain activity did not always translate into organic long-term use, so liquidity/launch support originally discussed was not automatically extended.

### What to do now

1. Build/deploy.
2. Create Linea ecosystem profile/relationship.
3. Measure users/volume.
4. Track new Consortium/Ecosystem Fund calls.
5. Directly pursue strategic partnership if product is high-impact.
6. Do not cite “75% ecosystem fund” as proof that a public grant form is open.

### Ссылки

- [LINEA](https://linea.build/)
- [TOKENOMICS / ECOSYSTEM FUND](https://linea.build/blog/linea-tokenomics)
- [LINEA CONSORTIUM / FUND](https://consortium.linea.build/)
- [COMMUNITY / ECOSYSTEM](https://linea.build/community)
- [EXPONENT FINAL REPORT — CLOSED](https://linea.build/blog/linea-exponent-program-conclusion-and-final-update)
- [DEVELOPER DOCS](https://docs.linea.build/)
- [CONSENSYS](https://consensys.io/)

### Анализ

Огромный ecosystem allocation — потенциально очень сильный source.

Но route сейчас выглядит скорее:
**ship + strategic alignment + curated ecosystem support**, чем универсальная grant form.

---

## 41.5 Safe

**Статус:** ACTIVE product/ecosystem; **public generic builder-grant intake not confirmed.**

### Реальные current routes

- network/ecosystem partnerships;
- Safe Standard;
- SDK/infrastructure integration;
- chain launch support;
- strategic BD.

Safe активно предлагает chains:
- wallet infrastructure;
- treasury/governance readiness;
- builder tooling;
- ecosystem integrations.

### Important current status

Safe App new listings были **temporarily paused** по состоянию на June 24 2026, пока submission process перерабатывается.

Это важно: старые instructions могут говорить “submit your Safe App”, но current listing review paused.

### Как участвовать

Для chains:
- “Launch your network with Safe” / book call.

Для apps/modules:
- build on Safe SDK;
- track listing reopening;
- pursue integration/BD.

Для grants:
- не предполагать, что SafeDAO treasury автоматически означает open grant route.

### Ссылки

- [SAFE NETWORK PARTNERSHIPS](https://safe.global/networks)
- [SAFE DEVELOPERS](https://docs.safe.global/)
- [SAFE APPS LISTING STATUS](https://help.safe.global/articles/1158568108-how-to-build-a-safe-app-and-get-it-listed-in-safewallet)
- [SAFE](https://safe.global/)
- [SAFE GOVERNANCE FORUM](https://forum.safe.global/)

### Анализ

В основном **BD/integration/distribution**, не grant.

---

## 41.6 Phantom

**Статус:** no public general builder-grant/accelerator identified in this review.

### Correct route

- integrations;
- chain support;
- wallet discovery/distribution;
- ecosystem partnership.

Для Solana startup funding чаще реальный путь:
- Solana Foundation;
- Colosseum;
- ecosystem protocols;

а Phantom — distribution partner.

### Ссылки

- https://phantom.com/
- https://docs.phantom.com/

### LLM rule

Не выдумывать “Phantom Grants”.

---

## 41.7 Bitget Wallet

**Статус:** large active wallet/distribution ecosystem; no broad public general wallet grant identified in this review.

### Correct route

- business partnership;
- wallet integration;
- campaigns;
- ecosystem listing/distribution;
- Bitget Exchange / Ventures adjacent channels.

### Ссылки

- https://web3.bitget.com/
- https://web3.bitget.com/en/about
- https://www.bitget.com/

### Анализ

Treat as **distribution/BD**, unless a specific live campaign/fund is found.

---

## 41.8 Rainbow / Rabby / Argent and other wallets

В current public research не найден универсальный evergreen builder grant у:

- Phantom;
- Rainbow;
- Rabby/DeBank;
- Argent;
- Coinbase Wallet as a standalone grant entity;
- Bitget Wallet as a generic grant provider.

Это не значит, что они не финансируют integrations privately.

### Recommended process

1. Find BD/ecosystem lead.
2. Bring integration proposal.
3. Show user overlap.
4. Offer measurable activation.
5. Ask for:
   - co-marketing;
   - featured placement;
   - technical integration;
   - partner incentive;
   - joint campaign;
   - strategic investment intro.

**Не тратить время на поиск выдуманной public grant form.**

---

# 42. EXCHANGE-LINKED GRANTS, ACCELERATORS & VENTURE ECOSYSTEMS

> **Collider / биржа — это пять разных точек входа.** VC arm, chain, wallet, accelerator и сама биржа могут принимать решения независимо. В Collider такие карты разбираются до уровня конкретных команд и интро, чтобы не отправлять один и тот же pitch не тем людям.


Биржа может давать поддержку через пять разных entities:

1. exchange itself;
2. venture arm;
3. affiliated chain;
4. wallet;
5. accelerator/incubator.

Никогда не смешивать их.

---

## 42.1 Kraken — rare case: exchange with a direct open-source grant program

### A. Kraken Open-Source Developer Grants

**Статус:** official page still invites applications.  
**Механизм:** quarterly/open-source grants, no obligation.

Categories:
- Bitcoin;
- Ethereum;
- Lightning;
- Monero;
- other public cryptocurrencies;
- Rust.

Historical examples listed by Kraken:
- Gitcoin — $150k;
- Brink — $150k;
- BTCPay Server — $150k.

### Как податься

Email:
**grants@kraken.com**

Можно отправить:
- project;
- organization;
- work history;
- open-source impact.

### B. Ink — Kraken-incubated ecosystem funding

Current **Ink Builder Program** gives a modern ladder:

#### Spark
- rolling;
- live projects;
- **500–20,000 USDC grants**;
- lightweight application;
- tools, bots, mini dApps, infra, public goods.

#### Larger scaling route
Ink documentation has evolved: old **Forge** is no longer accepting applications and was superseded by newer builder structure/Inkworks. Always use current overview rather than old Forge page.

### Ссылки

- [KRAKEN DEVELOPER GRANTS](https://www.kraken.com/features/grants)
- [INK BUILDER PROGRAM](https://docs.inkonchain.com/ink-builder-program/overview)
- [INK SPARK](https://docs.inkonchain.com/ink-builder-program/spark-program)
- [INK DOCS](https://docs.inkonchain.com/)
- [INK ECOSYSTEM](https://inkonchain.com/)

### Анализ

**Очень высокий приоритет**, потому что есть:
- direct exchange grant;
- chain grants;
- distribution adjacency.

---

## 42.2 Coinbase → Base → Coinbase Ventures

> **Collider / строить лестницу, а не одну заявку.** Сильная стратегия — зайти маленьким builder reward, показать traction, попасть в accelerator, затем открыть инвестиционный и distribution route. В Collider мы ищем именно такие последовательности, где один шаг повышает вероятность следующего.


Это полноценная funding ladder.

### Stage 1 — Base weekly rewards
До примерно **2 ETH weekly rewards** через builder programs/current mechanics.

### Stage 2 — Base Builder Grants
- retroactive;
- **~1–5 ETH**;
- shipped code > perfect pitch.

### Stage 3 — Base Batches
2026 program:
- top startup teams received **$10k grant**;
- 8-week program in one current format;
- selected teams considered for Base Ecosystem Fund / Coinbase Ventures;
- at least some teams can receive **$50k investment** subject to diligence.

Batch 003:
- 1,100+ applicants;
- 12 selected teams.

### Stage 4 — Base Ecosystem Fund
Pre-seed/seed investment.

Base states the Fund has backed 40+ teams in prior public updates.

### Stage 5 — Coinbase Ventures
Growth/venture funding across crypto.

2026 thesis areas include:
- asset tokenization;
- specialized exchanges/trading terminals;
- next-gen DeFi;
- AI/robotics;
- broad cryptoeconomy infra.

### Stage 6 — Echo / private fundraising
Base Ecosystem Group led by Coinbase Ventures gives selected Base founders access to onchain private-investment ecosystem.

### Ссылки

- [BASE — GET FUNDED](https://www.base.org/get-funded)
- [BASE FUNDING DOCS](https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded)
- [BASE BATCHES](https://batches.base.org/)
- [BATCH 003 / RECIPIENTS](https://blog.base.org/introducing-base-batches-003-2)
- [COINBASE VENTURES](https://www.coinbase.com/ventures)
- [2026 INVESTMENT THESIS](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/Coinbase-Ventures-Ideas-we-are-excited-for-in-2026)
- [BASE ECOSYSTEM FUND / ECHO](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/the-future-of-investing-is-open-and-onchain)

### Анализ

Один из лучших **full-stack funding funnels**:
`experiment → retro grant → accelerator → ecosystem investment → Coinbase Ventures → distribution`.

---

## 42.3 Binance lineage: BNB Chain + Trust Wallet + YZi Labs

После rebrand Binance Labs → **YZi Labs**, это надо считать несколькими отдельными entities.

### A. BNB Chain MVB

**Механизм:** accelerator / investor access.  
Current MVB positioning supports recurring/rolling builder intake depending cohort.

MVB historically accelerated 150+ projects.

### B. Trust Moon
См. wallet section.

### C. YZi Labs EASY Residency

**Статус 20.07.2026:** Season 4 deadline был **June 28 — CLOSED**, следить за next season / year-round investment pipeline.

Current S4 terms:
- up to **$500k per team**;
- $150k for 5% equity via SAFE;
- additional $350k uncapped SAFE;
- 10 weeks;
- Web3 / AI / biotech;
- current season strong focus payments, stablecoins, agentic economy, next-gen DeFi.

Track record page:
- 65+ startups across cohorts.

### D. YZi Labs direct investment

Не ждать accelerator, если startup mature enough — use direct investment relationship/application route.

### Ссылки

- [YZi LABS](https://www.yzilabs.com/)
- [EASY RESIDENCY](https://www.yzilabs.com/easy-residency)
- [BNB MVB](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/mvb)
- [BNB PROGRAMS](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs)
- [TRUST MOON](https://trustwallet.com/blog/announcements/introducing-trust-moon-the-web3-accelerator-by-trust-wallet)

### Анализ

Нельзя писать “Binance gives $500k grant”.

Это может быть:
- BNB grant;
- accelerator;
- Trust Wallet distribution;
- YZi SAFE investment;
- listing/Alpha path.

---

## 42.4 OKX Ventures

**Статус:** ACTIVE direct investment.  
**Тип:** VC / strategic investment, not grant.

Official:
- initial capital **$100M**;
- global Web3 investments;
- infrastructure/L2;
- DeFi/trading;
- wallets/apps;
- emerging ecosystems.

### Support

Official page lists:
- capital;
- overseas resources;
- partnerships;
- customers/investors/acquirers;
- potential access to OKX products/services/publicity.

### Portfolio examples

Official portfolio includes projects such as:
- Gitcoin;
- Berachain;
- and broader infrastructure/DeFi portfolio displayed on site.

### Apply/contact

**ventures@okx.com**

### Ссылки

- [OKX VENTURES / PORTFOLIO / CONTACT](https://www.okx.com/ventures)
- [ABOUT OKX VENTURES](https://www.okx.com/learn/what-is-okx-ventures)
- [OKX WEB3](https://www.okx.com/web3)

### Analysis

Good for venture funding + distribution/network access.  
No reason to call this a grant.

Partnership accelerators such as Ankaa are cohort-specific and must be verified separately.

---

## 42.5 KuCoin Ventures + KuCoin Labs

> **Collider / правильный тип капитала.** Founder часто просит grant там, где ему на самом деле нужен investor, incubator или distribution partner. В Collider мы стараемся сначала определить дефицит компании — деньги, компетенции, рынок, интро или доверие — и только потом искать инструмент.


### A. KuCoin Ventures

**Статус:** ACTIVE / Apply Now.  
**Type:** strategic VC.

Portfolio visible on current official page:
- POKT;
- Merlin;
- UXLINK;
- Ultiverse;
- Scallop;
- Magic Square;
- XION;
- Cetus;
- Pudgy Penguins;
- Xterio;
- Polyhedra;
- Taiko;
- Lumoz;
- others.

Contact:
**kci@flashdot.com**

### B. KuCoin Labs

**Type:** incubation / co-building support.

Current public page lists:
- business development;
- fundraising strategy;
- deck guidance;
- resource connections;
- code review;
- security advice;
- product structure;
- PR/community;
- tokenomics;
- business model;
- roadmap.

### Ссылки

- [KUCOIN VENTURES + PORTFOLIO + APPLY](https://www.kucoin.com/kucoin-ventures)
- [KUCOIN LABS / INCUBATION](https://www.kucoin.com/land/kucoinlabs)
- [KUCOIN](https://www.kucoin.com/)

### Analysis

Use Ventures if fundraising.  
Use Labs if needing incubation/resources.  
Do not call Labs participation a grant unless a specific cohort explicitly has cash.

---

## 42.6 Gate Ventures

**Статус:** ACTIVE direct investment.  
**Type:** VC/strategic support.

### Focus

- infrastructure;
- ecosystems;
- DeFi;
- CeFi;
- tools;
- AI;
- consumer Web3;
- RWA.

### Portfolio examples on official site

- AltLayer;
- Avail;
- Movement;
- Wormhole;
- Pyth;
- Sei;
- Space and Time;
- Particle;
- Nubit;
- Lumoz;
- Fhenix;
- 1inch;
- Orderly;
- Mesh;
- others.

### Apply

Send project materials to:
**ventures@gate.com / ventures@gate.io**  
(use contact shown on current regional official page).

### Additional accelerator-style initiatives

Gate Ventures periodically launches university/ecosystem accelerator/investment collaborations. Example 2026 Web3 & AI Frontiers initiatives offered potential investments in the **$100k–$1M** range to selected startups, but these are call-specific.

### Ссылки

- [GATE VENTURES + PORTFOLIO](https://www.gate.com/en-us/ventures)
- [APPLICATION INFO](https://www.gate.com/ventures)
- [GATE](https://www.gate.com/)

### Analysis

Strong direct-investment channel with a very visible portfolio.

---

## 42.7 HTX Ventures

**Статус:** ACTIVE — official page has Apply Now.  
**Type:** investment + incubation + research + exchange ecosystem access.

Official metrics displayed:
- 300+ projects;
- 150+ fund partners;
- operates across 20+ countries;
- significant portion of portfolio listed on HTX (marketing statistic; do not treat as listing guarantee).

### What founders get

Official page lists:
- fundraising;
- mentorship;
- potential listing opportunities;
- strategic networking;
- global market access;
- operational advisory.

### Apply / contact

- official Apply Now form;
- **VC@htx-inc.com** listed on current site.

### Ссылки

- [HTX VENTURES + APPLY + PORTFOLIO](https://www.htx.com/ventures)
- [HTX](https://www.htx.com/)

### Analysis

Real venture/incubation route.  
Separate from “HTX Creator” affiliate/community programs — those are not startup accelerators.

---

## 42.8 MEXC Ventures

**Статус:** ACTIVE direct investment.  
**Type:** VC + strategic ecosystem investment + M&A + incubation.

Official site says:
- can make strategic investments **up to tens of millions of dollars**;
- L1/L2 ecosystems;
- strategic investments;
- M&A;
- incubation.

Portfolio examples:
- Ethena;
- Aptos;
- TON;
- Aries Markets;
- Catizen;
- TONX;
- others.

### IgniteX

Launched as a **$30M / five-year initiative** to support Web3 talent/innovation.

This should not be interpreted as a $30M open grant pool available through a single standard application; use current initiative/call details.

### Links

- [MEXC VENTURES + INVESTMENT APPLICATION + PORTFOLIO](https://www.mexc.com/ventures/)
- [IGNITEX ANNOUNCEMENT](https://blog.mexc.com/crypto-knowledge/mexc-ventures-launch-ignitex-a-30-million-initiative/)
- [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/)

### Analysis

Good strategic investment source, especially for ecosystem-scale projects.  
Need direct investor-style pitch, not grant proposal.

---

## 42.9 Crypto.com Capital + Cronos

### A. Crypto.com Capital

**Статус:** ACTIVE — “Apply for funding”.  
**Type:** venture investment.

Official:
- **$500M earmarked for investment**;
- early-stage token/equity rounds;
- infra;
- DeFi;
- gaming;
- broader Web3.

Value-add:
- institutional network;
- liquidity;
- operating expertise;
- global user base;
- potential launch/platform synergies.

Contact:
**capital@crypto.com**

### B. Cronos ecosystem

Historically/current ecosystem stack has included:
- ecosystem grants;
- Builders Program;
- accelerator;
- strategic integrations.

But many public accelerator/grant pages still indexed date to 2021–2023.

**Rule:** always verify actual 2026 application endpoint before claiming a Cronos grant/accelerator is open.

Builders Program historically described itself as ongoing and targeted teams already building on Cronos for 3+ months; check current form.

### Ссылки

- [CRYPTO.COM CAPITAL + APPLY](https://crypto.com/capital/)
- [CRONOS](https://cronos.org/)
- [CRONOS BLOG / PROGRAM UPDATES](https://blog.cronos.org/)
- [HISTORICAL — Ecosystem Grants](https://blog.cronos.org/p/cronos-ecosystem-grants-7a4a2de3b721)
- [HISTORICAL — Builders Program](https://blog.cronos.org/p/cronos-launches-builders-program/)

### Analysis

**Crypto.com Capital is clearly actionable.**  
Cronos grants must be status-verified.

---

## 42.10 Bybit + Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)

**Статус:** ecosystem/incubation activity verified in 2026; exact next cohort intake must be checked.  
**Type:** incubation / ecosystem support; cash terms cohort-specific.

July 2026 Bybit showcased latest BGA Incubation graduates:

- ZenGate Global;
- Plastiks.io;
- Bagyo.app;
- ALMFlux;
- Genius Tags.

### How to use

Best for projects with:
- social/environmental impact;
- real-world Web3 use;
- sustainability;
- inclusion;
- public-benefit angle.

### Ссылки

- [2026 INCUBATION SHOWCASE / RECIPIENTS](https://announcements.bybit.com/en/article/livestream-bybit-x-bga---built-for-good-the-bga-incubation-showcase-blt791d0c2656241acc/)
- [BYBIT](https://www.bybit.com/)
- [BLOCKCHAIN FOR GOOD ALLIANCE](https://www.blockchainforgood.xyz/)

### Analysis

Do not assume open cash grant.  
Treat as **cohort-specific accelerator/incubation route** and monitor next intake.

---

## 42.11 Bitget

Bitget has multiple “Builder” labels that are easy to confuse.

### Bitget Builders
Current public program is primarily:
- creators;
- community;
- trading builders;
- affiliates/growth.

This is **not a startup grant accelerator**.

2026 Trading Builder recruitment:
- active June 12 → Sep 30 2026;
- promotional pool $50k;
- aimed at trading communities, signal groups, AI trading tools/community operators and creators.

### Startup funding

For actual startup capital:
- monitor Bitget ecosystem investment arms/strategic partnerships;
- Trust Wallet/BNB/YZi are separate and should not be conflated;
- do not use generic Bitget “Builders” page as proof of a $200k startup grant.

### Ссылки

- [BITGET BUILDERS — community program](https://www.bitget.com/incubation-program)
- [2026 TRADING BUILDER](https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603885686)
- [BITGET](https://www.bitget.com/)
- [BITGET WALLET](https://web3.bitget.com/)

### Analysis

Important negative result:
**“Bitget Builder” ≠ builder grant for startup development.**

---

# 43. EXCHANGE-LINKED QUICK MATRIX

| Ecosystem | Current primary route | Cash type | Public application? | Distribution value | Status 20.07.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | Developer Grants | Non-dilutive grant | Email/apply | Medium | ACTIVE |
| Ink / Kraken | Spark Builder Grants | 500–20k USDC grant | Yes / rolling | High in Ink | ACTIVE |
| Coinbase/Base | Weekly rewards + Builder Grants | Rewards + retro grants | Yes | Very high | ACTIVE |
| Base Batches | Accelerator | $10k grants + possible investment by cohort | Cohort-based | Very high | 2026 cohort closed/watch next |
| Coinbase Ventures | VC | Equity/token investment | Relationship/inbound | Very high | ACTIVE |
| BNB MVB | Accelerator | Cohort/investment opportunity | Recurring | Very high | VERIFY current cohort |
| YZi EASY | Accelerator/investment | SAFE, up to $500k in S4 | Cohort | Very high | S4 CLOSED Jun 28 |
| Trust Moon | Wallet accelerator | Funding opportunities, not guaranteed grant | Apply page | Extremely high wallet distribution | ACTIVE/VERIFY form |
| OKX Ventures | VC | Investment | Email/direct | High | ACTIVE |
| KuCoin Ventures | VC | Investment | Apply Now/email | High | ACTIVE |
| KuCoin Labs | Incubator | Support, funding case-specific | Partnership | High | ACTIVE |
| Gate Ventures | VC | Investment | Email | High | ACTIVE |
| HTX Ventures | VC/incubation | Investment | Apply Now | High | ACTIVE |
| MEXC Ventures | VC/incubation | Investment | Investment Application | High | ACTIVE |
| Crypto.com Capital | VC | Equity/token investment | Apply for funding | High | ACTIVE |
| Cronos | Grants/builders/accelerator | Mixed | Must verify live form | High via Crypto.com | VERIFY |
| Bybit/BGA | Incubator | Cohort-specific | Cohort | High | WATCH next cohort |
| Bitget Builders | Creator/community program | Rewards/promotional | Yes | Community distribution | ACTIVE but NOT startup grant |

---

# 44. WALLET FUNDING QUICK MATRIX

| Wallet / infrastructure | Actual current mechanism | What a builder should ask for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Wallet | Trust Moon accelerator | distribution, campaigns, Launchpool, ecosystem path, VC intro | guaranteed grant |
| WalletConnect | wallet rewards / Pay incentives / strategic grants | certification, performance rewards, payments partnership | generic grant form |
| MetaMask | Developer Platform / Snaps / Consensys ecosystem | integration, distribution, Snaps partnership | MetaMask Grants DAO still open |
| Linea | Consortium Ecosystem Fund / strategic builder support | curated partnership/grant when current call exists | 75% token allocation = open grant |
| Safe | network partnerships / SDK / Safe Standard | chain integration, modules, distribution | open SafeDAO grant |
| Phantom | distribution / integration | wallet integration / Solana distribution | Phantom grants |
| Bitget Wallet | BD / campaigns / ecosystem | integration, listings, campaigns | broad builder grant |
| Rainbow | ecosystem integration | product/chain partnership | public grant |
| Rabby / DeBank | integration/distribution | chain/product BD | public grant |
| Argent | wallet/Starknet ecosystem relationship | integration/distribution | evergreen wallet grant |

---

# 45. HOW TO APPROACH EXCHANGES AND WALLETS

## 45.1 Do not send a grant deck to a VC arm

For:
- OKX Ventures;
- Coinbase Ventures;
- YZi Labs;
- KuCoin Ventures;
- Gate Ventures;
- HTX Ventures;
- MEXC Ventures;
- Crypto.com Capital;

send an **investment deck**:

1. Market.
2. Product.
3. Traction.
4. Revenue/unit economics.
5. Team.
6. Competition.
7. Token/equity structure.
8. Fundraise.
9. Why strategic to this exchange.
10. Concrete integration/distribution opportunities.

---

## 45.2 Wallet accelerator pitch

For Trust Wallet / WalletConnect / MetaMask / Safe:

focus on:

- incremental active wallets;
- transaction/payment volume;
- retention;
- chain coverage;
- UX improvement;
- revenue;
- user safety;
- distribution loop.

Ask:

> “Here is the measurable value our integration creates for your wallet ecosystem.”

Not:

> “Do you have grants?”

---

## 45.3 Exchange BD pitch

> **Collider / доступ к практикам.** Лучшие BD-решения редко лежат в публичной документации. Они живут в опыте людей, которые уже проходили листинг, запускали интеграцию, получали грант или договаривались с фондом. Collider собирает именно такой практический слой знаний вокруг сильного круга участников.


A good exchange-linked proposal can include:

- listing readiness — but never demand a listing as grant condition;
- wallet support;
- fiat/onramp;
- perpetual/spot market;
- custody;
- stablecoin liquidity;
- API integration;
- institutional users;
- regional expansion;
- co-marketing;
- developer ecosystem.

### Exact ask ladder

1. Technical integration.
2. Joint launch.
3. Wallet/distribution.
4. Market-maker/liquidity connections.
5. Investment.
6. Accelerator.
7. Token/listing consideration through normal independent process.

---

# 46. RESEARCH INDEX — WHERE TO LOOK FOR RECIPIENTS YOURSELF

## Old treasury ecosystems

### Filecoin
- Grants: https://fil.org/grants
- Annual report/funding numbers: https://fil.org/blog/2025-annual-report
- Public goods funding: https://filpgf.io/
- GitHub proposals: https://github.com/filecoin-project/devgrants

### Golem
- Fund + exact ETH allocations: https://www.golem.network/ecosystem
- One-year report: https://blog.golem.network/golem-ecosystem-fund-one-year-in-highlights-allocations-and-whats-next/
- Ecosystem apps: https://portal.golem.network/marketplace

### Tezos
- Funding master: https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-funding-programs/
- Grants: https://tezos.foundation/grants/
- Investments: https://tezos.foundation/ecosystem-investments-program/
- Reports: https://tezos.foundation/reports/

### Neo
- Funding master: https://neo.org/eco
- Public proposals: https://grantshares.io/

### Zcash
- Grants + funded examples: https://zcashcommunitygrants.org/
- Forum applications: https://forum.z.cash/c/grants/24

### Dash
- Governance mechanics: https://docs.dash.org/en/stable/docs/user/governance/
- Proposal browser: https://www.dashcentral.org/
- New Ecosystem Fund: https://www.dash.org/blog/introducing-the-dash-ecosystem-fund/

### Gnosis
- GIPs + requested funding: https://gips.gnosis.io/
- Forum: https://forum.gnosis.io/

### Decred
- Live/historical proposals: https://proposals.decred.org/

---

## Wallet ecosystems

### Trust Wallet
- Trust Moon: https://trustwallet.com/blog/announcements/introducing-trust-moon-the-web3-accelerator-by-trust-wallet
- Developer: https://developer.trustwallet.com/

### WalletConnect
- Governance: https://governance.walletconnect.network/
- Wallet docs: https://docs.walletconnect.network/wallets
- Rewards: https://docs.walletconnect.network/token-dynamics/rewards

### MetaMask / Consensys
- Developer: https://metamask.io/developer
- Snaps: https://metamask.io/developer/snaps
- Docs: https://docs.metamask.io/
- Consensys: https://consensys.io/

### Linea
- Fund/tokenomics: https://linea.build/blog/linea-tokenomics
- Consortium: https://consortium.linea.build/
- Community/ecosystem: https://linea.build/community
- Blog/current calls: https://linea.build/blog

### Safe
- Network partnerships: https://safe.global/networks
- Docs: https://docs.safe.global/
- Forum: https://forum.safe.global/

---

## Exchange capital

### Kraken
- Developer grants: https://www.kraken.com/features/grants
- Ink builder funding: https://docs.inkonchain.com/ink-builder-program/overview

### Coinbase
- Base get funded: https://www.base.org/get-funded
- Base Batches: https://batches.base.org/
- Coinbase Ventures portfolio/thesis: https://www.coinbase.com/ventures

### YZi / Binance lineage
- YZi Labs: https://www.yzilabs.com/
- EASY Residency: https://www.yzilabs.com/easy-residency
- BNB programs: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs
- Trust Moon: https://trustwallet.com/blog/announcements/introducing-trust-moon-the-web3-accelerator-by-trust-wallet

### OKX
- Ventures / portfolio / contact: https://www.okx.com/ventures

### KuCoin
- Ventures / portfolio / apply: https://www.kucoin.com/kucoin-ventures
- Labs/incubation: https://www.kucoin.com/land/kucoinlabs

### Gate
- Ventures / portfolio: https://www.gate.com/en-us/ventures

### HTX
- Ventures / apply: https://www.htx.com/ventures

### MEXC
- Ventures / portfolio / application: https://www.mexc.com/ventures/

### Crypto.com / Cronos
- Crypto.com Capital: https://crypto.com/capital/
- Cronos: https://cronos.org/
- Cronos updates: https://blog.cronos.org/

### Bybit
- Exchange: https://www.bybit.com/
- BGA incubation discovery: https://www.blockchainforgood.xyz/

---

# 47. UPDATED LLM ROUTER — INCLUDE LEGACY TREASURIES, WALLETS AND EXCHANGES

Add this logic before final shortlist:

```text
TREASURY-RICH LEGACY CHECK
1. Does the project fit any old capital-rich ecosystem:
   Filecoin, Golem, Tezos, Neo, IOTA, Zcash, Dash, Gnosis, Decred, Lisk or similar?
2. Verify that the funding mechanism itself is still live.
3. Search current recipients, not only the original fund announcement.
4. Prefer ecosystems where:
   - application is live;
   - prior recipients are public;
   - funding is recurring/evergreen;
   - distribution or technical demand exists.

WALLET CHECK
For each major wallet:
- Is there a real grant?
- accelerator?
- performance/rewards?
- app listing?
- BD integration?
- distribution?
Never output “wallet grant” unless an actual funding mechanism is verified.

EXCHANGE CHECK
Search separately:
- exchange grants;
- venture arm;
- affiliated chain;
- accelerator;
- wallet;
- hackathon;
- listing/distribution route.

Classify money:
GRANT
INVESTMENT
SAFE
TOKEN INVESTMENT
INCENTIVE
PRIZE
IN-KIND
DISTRIBUTION ONLY

Do not sum these together.

For each route include:
- program URL;
- actual application URL/contact;
- portfolio/grantee URL;
- ecosystem URL;
- latest status date;
- examples of recipients;
- mechanism;
- recommended pitch;
- stop condition.
```

---

# 48. TOP UNDEREXPLORED SOURCES FROM THIS EXPANSION

> **Collider / ваш пропуск в новые сегменты.** Collider — закрытый клуб вокруг информационного преимущества: новые рынки, редкие механики, сильные люди и возможность быстро превратить найденный инсайт в бизнес, инвестицию, исследование или совместный проект. Такие списки — только вход; основная ценность начинается, когда появляется правильный человек и конкретное действие.


For a generic strong Web3/deep-tech startup, these deserve manual review even if they are absent from mainstream “top grants” lists:

1. **Golem Ecosystem Fund** — real ETH-denominated allocations and evergreen-yield logic.
2. **Filecoin multi-layer funding** — grants + PGF + commercial ecosystem demand.
3. **Zcash Community Grants** — transparent recurring public applications.
4. **Neo Eco Support + GrantShares** — many distinct funding routes.
5. **Dash Treasury + DEF + DIF** — grant/governance/investment layers.
6. **Kraken direct open-source grants** — rare direct exchange grant.
7. **Ink Spark** — rolling small builder grants attached to Kraken ecosystem.
8. **Trust Moon** — distribution-first wallet accelerator.
9. **WalletConnect wallet/payment rewards** — incentives tied to real wallet performance.
10. **KuCoin Labs** — incubation resources distinct from KuCoin Ventures.
11. **HTX Ventures / Gate Ventures / MEXC Ventures** — direct project-submission channels often missed by grant databases.
12. **Linea Consortium Ecosystem Fund** — huge strategic pool, but use relationship/current-call logic rather than assuming open form.