Sui Foundation grants 2026
Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Sui Foundation — Programs & Funding, 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: Sui ecosystem builders.
Program format: Sui says it no longer runs open grants: RFPs, research awards and direct investment instead.
Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.
From the official page (sui.io/programs-funding, checked 2026-09-28):
- Sui says it focuses on connecting founders with long-term support rather than grants.
- Routes listed: an official accelerator (no equity taken up front for joining), a $25K research award for work on blockchain science or security, RFPs for specific technical or ecosystem challenges, and direct strategic investment.
- Direct investment is for high-impact projects aligned with Sui’s long-term goals, typically teams building core primitives or ecosystem-wide apps.
How to apply
Apply on the official page: sui.io/programs-funding. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.
The tracker lists RFPs for this program: check the open RFPs first, and if one matches your project, write the application against it.
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.
Apply with the same doc ▸Similar programs
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- Avalanche Builder HubEcosystem foundation · Varies (research grants up to $50K)
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- The Graph FoundationEcosystem foundation · Varies
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Sui Foundation give?
Our tracker lists: $25K academic research award; RFPs; direct investment. Confirm current amounts on the official page (sui.io/programs-funding); last verified 2026-09-27.
How do I apply to Sui Foundation?
There is no open grant application. Researchers can apply for the research award, teams can answer an open RFP, and early-stage founders can apply to the accelerator. All routes are on the official page. (Official page: sui.io/programs-funding, checked 2026-09-28.)
Does Sui Foundation take equity?
Our tracker lists equity as “No (research award)”. Check the terms of each funding route on the official page (sui.io/programs-funding) before applying. The accelerator takes no equity up front for joining; direct investment is a strategic investment, not a grant.
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 Sui Foundation: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Sui Foundation itself, so check its terms.
Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.