The Gear Foundation Web3 Grants Program
Facilitating innovations that contribute to the Vara ecosystem
About Gear Foundation Grants
A non-profit organization dedicated to the growth, security and community of the Vara Ecosystem through providing research support, education and community engagement.
Areas of Interest for Grants
The Grants Program currently has the following areas of interest:
Gaming Projects Funding Opportunities
The gaming industry is adopting innovative technology to enhance gameplay. Gear Protocol, facilitating next-gen decentralized games on-chain, is receiving widespread attention. Its efficient network architecture, tailored for high-volume operations, enables game creators to provide immersive, automated experiences without centralized constraints.
Web2 to Web3 projects Transition Grants
Web2 developers seeking to extend blockchain benefits to their user base will find Gear Protocol ideal for shifting to Web3, offering a seamless transition with enhanced capabilities and decentralized advantages.
Tooling & InfrastructureFunding
Gear empowers tooling and infrastructure development, fostering a dynamic ecosystem. From wallets to explorers and messengers, it facilitates robust solutions, ensuring innovation and efficiency across diverse applications.
Technical Support Grants
The Grants Program extends technical assistance to diverse projects developed on various frameworks and operating on different networks. Gear Protocol's accessible framework simplifies the re-implementation of programs and smart contracts on the Vara Network. It streamlines deployment and promotes cross-chain interoperability, expanding application usage.
Strategic Advisory Grants
Projects in this category promote Vara ecosystem development by providing complementary services, API interfaces, no-code solutions and other utilities on Vara.
It also includes various use cases from the Web3 industry, such as DeFi, NFT, ZK, DAO, identity, supply chains, escrow and more.
Developer Grants for Innovation
The areas noted above are only examples - all projects falling under the broader scope of the Gear Foundation's mission are welcome to apply.
Gear Foundation's resource facilitation is non-dilutive and does not involve any ownership claims on the intellectual property (IP) or the team.
Grant Application Process
Application
- Provide details on how your project contributes to the Vara ecosystem, typically through augmenting users or unlocking new use-cases.
E.g: increased network/network operator adoption, dApp development and integrations, community engagement
- Grants are milestone-based. Applications should include suggested milestones for resource facilitation.
Benefits of Gear Foundation Grants
Non-dilutive Funding Opportunities
Smart backing for ambitious foundersAccess to Developer Tools
Resources and documentationTechnical Support for Project Development
Guidance on technical questions from dedicated members of the Vara development communityStrategic Advisory Services
Connections to ecosystem partners, industry leaders and venture capital