Is this actionable now?

rolling. Continuous Seed Grant application with an approximately four-week evaluation.

An early team with an MVP or proof of concept, demonstrated community involvement and a plan to build on Starknet. Mature or already fully launched projects are outside the Seed Grant's target.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Recipients complete KYC, sign an agreement, provide regular updates and participate in a three-month check. Funds support the approved Starknet project; award and KYC terms control disbursement.

Starknet Foundation Seed Grants

Up to $25,000 equivalent in STRK, non-dilutive · Starknet Foundation · rolling applications

Starknet Foundation Seed Grant Program provides up to $25,000 in STRK (non-dilutive) to early-stage teams that have an MVP or proof of concept but haven't yet gone to market, to grow the Starknet ecosystem. A separate Growth Grants track exists for more mature projects. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: Up to $25,000 equivalent in STRK, non-dilutive.

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Key facts

Funder	Starknet Foundation
Amount	Up to $25,000 equivalent in STRK, non-dilutive
Deadline	Rolling — apply anytime
Decision time	The Foundation states evaluation takes about four weeks.
Eligibility	An early team with an MVP or proof of concept, demonstrated community involvement and a plan to build on Starknet. Mature or already fully launched projects are outside the Seed Grant's target.
Restrictions	Recipients complete KYC, sign an agreement, provide regular updates and participate in a three-month check. Funds support the approved Starknet project; award and KYC terms control disbursement.
Status	rolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Submit the Seed Grant application
Complete internal evaluation over about four weeks
If selected, complete KYC and the grant agreement
Deliver the funded plan
Participate in a three-month check and regular updates

Background

Starknet Foundation operates Starknet Foundation Seed Grants. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The current page publishes a four-week evaluation target The route explicitly allows previously funded teams and improved resubmissions

How the application really works

Submit the Seed Grant application → Complete internal evaluation over about four weeks → If selected, complete KYC and the grant agreement → Deliver the funded plan → Participate in a three-month check and regular updates

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Watch out for

Current lifecycle is rolling.
Recipients complete KYC, sign an agreement, provide regular updates and participate in a three-month check.
Funds support the approved Starknet project; award and KYC terms control disbursement.

Track record

The current page publishes a four-week evaluation target
The route explicitly allows previously funded teams and improved resubmissions

No application or award counts are published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: rolling. Continuous Seed Grant application with an approximately four-week evaluation.
What is the real economic value?: Up to $25,000 equivalent in STRK, non-dilutive
Who is eligible?: An early team with an MVP or proof of concept, demonstrated community involvement and a plan to build on Starknet. Mature or already fully launched projects are outside the Seed Grant's target.
How does selection work?: Submit the Seed Grant application; Complete internal evaluation over about four weeks; If selected, complete KYC and the grant agreement; Deliver the funded plan; Participate in a three-month check and regular updates. The Foundation states evaluation takes about four weeks.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Recipients complete KYC, sign an agreement, provide regular updates and participate in a three-month check. Funds support the approved Starknet project; award and KYC terms control disbursement.
What evidence exists?: The current page publishes a four-week evaluation target The route explicitly allows previously funded teams and improved resubmissions No application or award counts are published.

Sources

www.starknet.io/grants/seed-grants — Official current amount, eligibility, four-week review, KYC and post-award process (checked 2026-08-10)