The Mina Builders Grants Program is designed to support professional developers and teams who are solving real-world problems with the Mina Protocol. This initiative is focused, selective, and impact-driven. Grants serve as a catalyst to get started, with accountability and visibility built into every project.

Our Goals:

• Focus on professional developers with sustainable business/adoption models
• Encourage projects aligned with Mina’s roadmap and use cases
• Support projects that bring real value to developers, users, and the Mina ecosystem

Funding is matched to your project stage so whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, there’s a clear path for you. 

Exploration Grants: $1k–5k

For early experiments, prototypes and quick tooling. We want these grants to have low-barrier with fast decisions. Perfect if you’re testing an idea or building on existing demos.

Builder Grants: $5k–30k

For teams with a clear vision, plan, and path to sustainability.Includes developer tools, infrastructure, or applications with adoption potential.

Partnerships & Investments: $100k+

Bespoke agreements with high-potential teams that can drive ecosystem adoption. Negotiated directly with o1Labs.

• Direct support from the o1Labs team
• Co-marketing and visibility
• Connection to the Mina developer ecosystem

From application to launch, get the support you need to turn your project into reality. Here’s what to expect:

1. Apply anytime: Applications are open and rolling — no seasonal cohorts.
2. Meet with o1Labs: Discuss your project in an intro call with the team
3. Get a fast decision: Decisions made within 30 days
4. Deliver real impact: Build something people actually use. Funding is tied to development milestones and user adoption. Share progress publicly through blog posts, demos, and community calls.
5. Launch with support: Access co-marketing from o1Labs

• Developers and teams building with Mina Protocol, or looking to start! 
• Professionals with proven track records or domain expertise.
• Projects that align with Mina’s roadmap and priority use cases.
• Teams with credible business/adoption plans.

Submit your application here.

If you have any questions, visit #general on the Mina Discord.