LUKSO Grants Program
Providing funding in regular grant waves to support developers, founders, and projects that drive meaningful impact in the ecosystem
Laying the foundation for a
decentralized future
Supporting builders working on the next generation of dApps powered by LUKSO standards and Universal Profiles
A complete program designed to elevate your project
Technical development support
Community & marketing engagement
Access to resources & partner benefits
Co-working spaces in Berlin
Funding opportunities
LUKSO Community Grants
We are teaming up with Gitcoin to let our community decide where to allocate funds in the LUKSO ecosystem, for both technical and non-technical projects.
Wave 2 applications open soon
Stay tuned for more information on the next round of funding and support opportunities!
Wave 1
23 innovative projects were accepted, spanning across Infrastructure & Developer Tools, dApps and Education & Community.
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Questions about the
LUKSO Grants Program?
We welcome grant applications from all projects that contribute to the LUKSO ecosystem. Eligible projects should utilize LUKSO Standard Proposals and Universal Profiles to innovate or improve upon existing blockchain solutions.
While your project does not have to be open source to be eligible for a grant, we hold a preference for projects that embrace open source principles. This is because we value the role of open source in fostering transparency, community engagement, and collaboration among developers.
No, exclusive development on the LUKSO network is not mandatory. We support a multi-chain strategy if it aligns with your project's needs. However, integrating LUKSO Standard Proposals and Universal Profiles in a meaningful way is essential for grant eligibility.
The first and most crucial step in the application process is to submit a comprehensive application. We strongly advise taking the time to thoroughly read and answer all the required questions. After submission, your application will be reviewed by our grant committee. You will be notified if your application will not proceed further or if you have advanced to the interview stage. Following the interview, the grant committee will deliberate and inform you of the final decision shortly thereafter.
Your application will be thoroughly evaluated by our grant committee, who will focus on the following key criteria: 1. Technical Excellence: Implementation of LUKSO Standard Proposals, tools, and Universal Profiles. 2. Use Case: The project’s usefulness, scalability, and market potential. 3. User Experience: Ease and intuitiveness of the user interface. 4. Strategy: Go-to-market strategy, including user adoption and marketing objectives. 5. Ecosystem Fit: Alignment with and contribution to the LUKSO ecosystem. 6. Milestones and Deliverables: Clarity and feasibility of the project’s development roadmap and timelines. 7. Team Expertise: The team's technical and strategic skills, motivation, and dedication to the LUKSO ecosystem.
Yes. Upon grant approval, the individual designated as the project owner – the person responsible for signing the grant agreement – must undergo a KYC process facilitated by our third-party provider. This step is crucial for executing the grant agreement and for verifying identity in compliance with regulatory standards.
No. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised. We suggest a thorough review of your application prior to submission. Our application platform allows you to add team members to your application, enabling a collaborative and transparent approach to ensure everything is in order before you submit.
Within 4 weeks after the application wave closes, you will be notified if your application will not proceed further or if you have advanced to the interview stage. Shortly after your interview, the grant committee will make their final decision on your application and inform you of the outcome.
We encourage you not to be disheartened by a rejection. Continue to build and contribute to the LUKSO ecosystem – your efforts and innovations are highly valued! You are always welcome to reapply in the next application wave. Additionally, stay tuned for other opportunities to engage and receive support, such as our BuildUP hackathons.
All communications, including updates and notifications about your application and grant status, will be sent to both the primary email address provided in your application and made available on the LUKSO Grants Program portal. Please regularly check your email and the portal to stay informed about the progress of your application and any grant-related information. For questions, please reach out to grants@fnce.foundation. We kindly request that you refrain from inquiring about general updates on your application's status. Rest assured, within 4 weeks following the close of the application wave, you will be informed whether your application has been rejected or if you have advanced to the interview stage.
Upon approval of your grant application, you will enter into a grant agreement with the Foundation for the New Creative Economies (FNCE). This agreement outlines specific milestones along your project's development roadmap. For each milestone, you are required to submit a detailed report documenting your progress towards achieving these goals. The milestone reports will be carefully evaluated by the grant committee to monitor and support your project's progress.
Grant payments from the LUKSO Grants Program are made on a milestone basis. After achieving a development milestone, you will need to submit a milestone report for review. Once the grant committee approves your report, the associated payment will be released. The details of your development roadmap and corresponding milestone payments will be agreed upon in your grant agreement. Grants are disbursed in LYX.
In our first grant wave, the LUKSO Grants Program has allocated $1 million in total funding. The grant size for each project will be determined by its technical complexity, potential for user adoption, and the value it adds to the LUKSO ecosystem. Grants are disbursed in LYX.
Upon grant approval, you will be provided with details on the support available to you. This includes access to regular office hours with our team for advice and technical assistance, workshops tailored to aid your project's development, and opportunities for exchange with fellow grantees.
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