FUNDING FOR IDEA-STAGE WEB3 TEAMS
Most capital in crypto waits until you look fundable. We do the opposite: a grant that turns a strong idea into something real enough to evaluate — and 60+ teams have started exactly here.
What we fund
- A specific thesis — not a category: "agent that routes swaps to cut slippage", not "AI × DeFi".
- A reason it is on-chain — custody, verification, composability — something a server cannot do.
- Evidence you can ship — a repo, a past project, a prototype — links, not adjectives.
- A milestone the money completes — "$40K → MVP on testnet in 8 weeks" is fundable; "extends runway" is not.
What we usually pass on
- A deck with no technical detail and no team history.
- An idea that only exists because a token could be attached.
How it works
Bring the idea — we bring the round
Two-minute form. Every application gets an answer.
Apply for a grant ▸Frequently asked questions
I have no code yet. Can I apply?
Yes. Describe the architecture, what the first milestone is and why you are the team to ship it. Idea-stage applications are read the same day as everything else.
How big should a first grant request be?
Size it to one milestone — usually $15K–$40K for an MVP on testnet. Over-asking at idea stage is the most common reason for a no.
What comes after?
Milestone ships → optional $50K–$250K round with ZK Prime as lead → 3–6 months incubation → TGE via our launchpad. Average idea-to-TGE at the fast end is ~90 days.
See also: the grant program · live tracker of all active web3 grants · application template · journal.