Starknet Foundation grants 2026
Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Starknet Foundation Grants, from our web3 grant tracker (last verified 2026-09-27). Terms change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
What it funds
Focus: Starknet apps, tooling, infra.
Program format: Seed Grants for MVP/PoC; Growth Grants for production products.
Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.
From the official page (starknet.io/grants, checked 2026-09-28):
- Seed Grants: early-stage teams with an MVP or proof of concept; go-to-market not required; up to $25K in STRK.
- Growth Grants: later-stage teams with a production-grade product; go-to-market required; $25K to $1M in STRK.
- Growth Grant categories: Innovation, Ecosystem Integration, Content & Creator, “The Next Billion”, Bitcoin Builder, and Other.
- Beyond funding, grantees get non-financial support and follow-on funding opportunities through the foundation’s investor network.
How to apply
Apply on the official page: starknet.io/grants. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.
What makes any grant application easier to say yes to:
Apply to ZK Prime in parallel
Same document, no exclusivity. $5K–$75K non-dilutive grants for on-chain AI agents, DeFAI and ZK infrastructure at idea or prototype stage; reply within 5 business days.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Starknet Foundation give?
Our tracker lists: Up to $25K in STRK (Seed); $25K–$1M STRK (Growth). Confirm current amounts on the official page (starknet.io/grants); last verified 2026-09-27.
How do I apply to Starknet Foundation?
Choose the track by product maturity: Seed Grants if you have an MVP or proof of concept, Growth Grants if the product is in production and you have a go-to-market plan. Each track has its own application link on the official page. (Official page: starknet.io/grants, checked 2026-09-28.)
Does Starknet Foundation take equity?
Our tracker lists equity as “No” for Starknet Foundation. The official page describes Seed Grants as non-dilutive funding.
Can I apply to ZK Prime at the same time?
Yes. ZK Prime Capital does not ask for exclusivity and accepts the same application document you prepare for Starknet Foundation: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Starknet Foundation itself, so check its terms.
Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.