Building something new is never easy, but the Starknet Foundation is here to help founders, entrepreneurs, and developers turn great ideas into MVPs and launch on Mainnet. The journey from concept to real-world impact takes funding, guidance, and technical support — exactly what the Starknet Foundation Grants Program is designed to provide.
For Starknet at ETHDenver, the focus is on builders. Those exploring Starknet, refining their projects, or scaling proven solutions can tap into grants that support each stage of development.
Here’s how the program works, what funding is available, and how to learn more at ETHDenver.
Developer Journey: From Basecamp to Seed Grant
Every project follows a path of discovery, iteration, and growth. The Starknet Developer Journey maps out key milestones, ensuring builders have the resources they need at precisely the right time.
- Basecamp — A time to learn Starknet fundamentals, explore Cairo, and connect with fellow developers.
- Hackathon — Prototype, test ideas, and refine approaches through hackathons and early-stage support.
- Hacker House — Work alongside top builders and accelerate your product development with mentorship and resources.
- Grants — Secure funding to develop an MVP, validate ideas, and engage early users, or scale and expand adoption.
As your project and team moves through these stages, you will need funding, technical mentorship, and a network of peers — resources that Starknet Foundation grants help provide.
How Starknet’s Grants Program works
Starknet Foundation’s Grants Program funds projects that contribute to the ecosystem. Open-source tooling, new applications, and developer infrastructure all qualify for non-dilutive funding designed to accelerate development.
There are two primary types of grants.
Seed Grants
Designed to foster the growth of early-stage projects, Seed Grants provide up to $25,000 in STRK to support teams building applications within the Starknet ecosystem. Think of these grants as launchpads for developing meaningful and successful applications and products. Ideal candidates include:
- Early-stage teams with clarity on their project vision.
- Teams that have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) or proof of concept (POC).
- Projects aiming to build new applications that have the potential to drive usage and create positive user experiences for Starknet users.
For more details, visit the Seed Grants page.
Growth Grants
To accelerate the growth of later-stage projects, Growth Grants offer up to $1 million in non-dilutive funding to support mature teams with a strong market-fit, who are actively expanding the Starknet ecosystem. Ideal candidates include:
- Later-stage teams that address a specific ecosystem need.
- Teams with a compelling and reliable product that is live, production-grade, and gaining significant usage.
- Projects that unlock significant value for Starknet by building upon existing tools and infrastructure, introducing major new use cases, and demonstrating significant traction through meaningful on-chain usage.
For more information, visit the Growth Grants page.
Discover more at ETHDenver
Plan on coming to ETHDenver and want to to learn more about Starknet, the Foundation, and its grants programs? Stop by and meet the team!
Bring your most important questions — we will discuss your project and get you headed in the right direction.
The best time to start building is now.
