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Starknet Grants

Funder
Starknet Foundation · Starknet Grants
Type / status
other · open
Amount
25,000 – 1,000,000 STRK · ≈ $33k
Deadline
rolling
Ecosystems
starknet
Categories
defiinfradev toolinggamingnftdao governancedata analyticsinteroperabilityprivacyaicommunityother
Tech stack
cairosolidityrusttypescript
Apply
https://www.starknet.io/grants
Source
https://www.starknet.io/grants
Fit
18% · poor fit · The Venture23 Aleo team works exclusively in the Aleo ecosystem with Rust, Leo, and ZK tech; they have no stated experience or relevance to Starknet's Cairo ecosystem or Solidity/Solidity-adjacent stacks.
Trust
64% · model self-report 90% · first seen 2026-09-09 · v1
Verified
2026-09-15 · page says open: "[Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-IN)"

Starknet Grants provide funding to builders and teams developing projects within the Starknet ecosystem. The program includes Seed Grants for early-stage teams (up to $25K in STRK) and Growth Grants for later-stage teams with production-grade products ($25K to $1M in STRK). Applicants can apply through specific links for each grant type, with funding intended to support go-to-market efforts, product development, and ecosystem growth. Applications are submitted via the provided URLs for Seed or Growth Grants.

Eligibility: Builders and teams at early or later stages of development working on projects within the Starknet ecosystem, including those with MVPs/PoCs or production-grade products.

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amount0.25100%figure appears in source
apply link0.075100%link in source
funder0.075100%named in source
source quality0.15100%official page or repo
model confidence0.190%model self-report

Fit breakdown (against the ORG_* profile)

SignalWeightResultNote
model fit0.510%model rated 10%
ecosystem overlap0.250%starknet vs aleo
category overlap0.1567%defi, infra, dev_tooling, gaming, nft, dao_governance, data_analytics, interoperability, privacy, ai, community, other vs zk, privacy, infra, dev_tooling, security, interoperability
tech overlap0.133%cairo, solidity, rust, typescript vs rust, leo, zk

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# Starknet Grants

Supporting the builders committed to making the Starknet ecosystem the best place to create, develop, and grow innovative projects.

## Supporting the builders that are growing the Starknet ecosystem

Starknet Grants enable builders, empower vibrant communities, increase adoption and make the Starknet ecosystem more open and accessible for everyone.

*   ##### Support and guidance
    
    Starknet Foundation grantees benefit from an array of non-financial support in the form of guidance and unique opportunities.
    
*   ##### Funding
    
    Our programs offer a host of follow-on funding opportunities thanks to the support of our investor network actively looking to plug into Starknet’s ecosystem.
    
*   ##### Community
    
    Starknet offers a vibrant community where you can connect with liked minded builders both on and offline.
    

## Types of grants

Starknet offers a range of grants to help builders at every stage of their work.

*   ![Seed Grants](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Seed-Grants-6.jpg)
    
    ![Seed Grants](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Seed-Grants-5.jpg)
    
    ##### Seed Grants
    
    The Seed Grant Program aims to aid early stage teams with non-dilutive funding to support their go-to-market efforts.
    
    [Learn more](/grants/seed-grants/)
    
*   ![Growth Grants](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Growth-Grants-4.jpg)
    
    ![Growth Grants](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Growth-Grants-5.jpg)
    
    ##### Growth Grants
    
    The Growth Grants Program aims to support later stage teams that have already a working product in market.
    
    [Learn more](/grants/growth-grants/)
    

## Find the right grant for your team

#### Seeds Grant

Stage Early stage

Product Maturity MVP / PoC

Go-to-market Not required

Funding Up to **$25K in STRK**

[Apply to Seed Grants](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-seed-grants)

#### Core Grant

Stage Later stage

Product Maturity Production grade product

Go-to-market Required

Funding **$25K to $1M STRK**

[Apply to Growth Grants](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants)

Stage Early stage Later stage

Product Maturity MVP / PoC Production grade product

Go-to-market Not required Required

Funding Up to **$25K in STRK** **$25K to $1M STRK**

[Apply to Seed Grants](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-seed-grants)[Apply to Growth Grants](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants)

## Featured grant recipients

[

##### Bountive

](https://www.bountive.fi/)

Pioneering the first prize-savings protocol on Starknet.

[](https://www.bountive.fi/)[](https://x.com/Bountive)[](https://t.co/4SJ4tavV6Y)

[

##### Layer Akira

](https://layerakira.xyz/)

The first hybrid on chain / off chain CLOB dex built on Starknet.

[](https://layerakira.xyz/)[](https://x.com/LayerAkira)[](https://discord.gg/UhVqUc537R)

[

##### Grug's Lair

](https://www.grugslair.xyz/)

Fully on-chain gaming studio, building Rising Revenant and Blob Arena.

[](https://www.grugslair.xyz/)[](https://x.com/GrugsLair)[](https://discord.com/invite/Aa43XBgYvh)

[

##### XAR

](https://x.ar/)

Next-generation application that combines spatial computing, AI, and blockchain.

[](https://x.ar/)[](https://twitter.com/XAR_Labs)[](https://discord.com/invite/3ytMUuz6EU)

[

##### Underware

](https://underware.gg)

An onchain game studio at the vanguard of fully on-chain games and autonomous worlds.

[](https://underware.gg)[](https://x.com/underware_gg)

[

##### STARK Arcade

](https://www.starkarcade.com/)

An innovative onchain gaming platform boosting engagement through arcade-style games.

[](https://www.starkarcade.com/)[](https://x.com/starkarcade)

[

##### Raize Club

](https://www.raize.club/)

Onchain prediction market on Starknet that allows users to earn from their opinions on politics, sports, pop culture, crypto, and more.

[](https://www.raize.club/)[](https://x.com/RaizeClub)

[

##### Zohal

](https://zohal-interface.vercel.app/trade)

Zohal delivers a CEX experience on a decentralized exchange platform.

[](https://zohal-interface.vercel.app/trade)[](https://x.com/zohal_starknet)

[

##### STRKFarm

](https://www.strkfarm.xyz/)

Identify & Invest in the best $STRK rewarding pools and maximize your rewards.

[](https://www.strkfarm.xyz/)[](https://x.com/strkfarm)

[

##### STARK FIT

](https://www.starkfit.club)

The web3 social app designed to enhance wellness by engaging you in challenges and rewarding healthy habits

[](https://www.starkfit.club)[](https://x.com/starkfitclub)

## Growth Grants categories

Big ideas need momentum. Growth Grants fuel the innovators, builders, and creators shaping Starknet and the decentralized future. Which category best fits your project?

*   ![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Innovation.svg)
    
    ##### Innovation Grants
    
    Build next-generation Starknet applications, infrastructure, and protocols that redefine what’s possible.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-IN)
    
*   ![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hand-shake.svg)
    
    ##### Ecosystem Integration Grants
    
    Bridge Starknet with other networks, expand interoperability and give your app and its users a scalable, low-cost future.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-EI)
    
*   ![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/creative.svg)
    
    ##### Content & Creator Grants
    
    Craft stories that educate and inspire Starknet users or build apps that make creators the owners of their own stories.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-CC)
    
*   ![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/groupd.svg)
    
    ##### "The Next Billion"™️ Grants
    
    Design intuitive, secure, and accessible experiences that onboard the next billion users — without compromising self-custody.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-NB)
    
*   ![starknet bitcoin grant](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/card-icon_bitcoin-1.svg)
    
    ##### Bitcoin Builder Grant
    
    Create innovative applications and infrastructure that unlock cross-chain possibilities between Starknet and Bitcoin.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-btc)
    
*   ![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/more-ideas.svg)
    
    ##### Other Grants
    
    Some ideas defy labels. If your project moves Starknet and Web3 forward, we’ll help make it happen.
    
    [Apply now](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-growth-grants-OG)
    

[Learn more about Growth Grants](/grants/growth-grants/)

## Start building on Starknet

![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bulb-Ideas.svg)

### Grant resources

Resources and programs for grant recipients to help get you started on building in the ecosystem.

[Grant resources](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-resources "Grant resources")

![Tools & Resources](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tools-and-resources.svg)

### Developer resources

Documentation and tools to help you get started on building in the ecosystem all in one place.

[Developer resources](/developers/tools-and-resources/ "Developer resources")

![](https://www.starknet.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Arrows-Data-Process.svg)

### Other programs

Programs designed for builders and teams to plug into the ecosystem and build meaningful communities.

[Other programs](https://tinyurl.com/starknet-programs "Other programs")