VARA Network Grants

1. 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.

2. Review

  • The Grant Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. Expect to hear back within 4-6 weeks. The majority of grants for accepted applicants will be worth 30k; however, there may be opportunities for larger grants.
  • You may be contacted for an interview with the reviewing committee to address specific questions or provide additional information.
  • Business review include: contribution to Vara ecosystem, competitive analysis, roadmap, use of funds and team experience.
  • Technical review include: ecosystem analysis, resourcing requirements and financial projections.

3. Decision

  • Applicants will be notified via email with a decision on their submission.

4. Onboarding

  • The Gear Foundation will schedule an onboarding meeting and connect you with a technical representative to assist you during the development process.
  • You’ll receive a brief on relevant legal and resource aspects of the grant.

5. Ongoing Support

  • The Gear Foundation will regularly check in to advise and provide support where necessary.

6. Engagement

  • As soon as your project has been launched, Gear will inform the community in relevant social channels. Additional marketing support may be also provided.

See also: varathon, pitch-deck, smart-contract