Grants and Other Support Programs¶

Katana does not run an official grant program. Instead, the team evaluates opportunities to support on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on what you are building and how well it aligns with Katana’s core infrastructure, primitives, and applications.

What we can help with¶

Technical guidance on architecture, integrations, and best practices
Intros to relevant infra partners and ecosystem teams
Feedback on product scope, milestones, and roadmap
Co‑marketing for meaningful launches and integrations (subject to readiness)

Funding is not guaranteed and is generally uncommon. When it happens, it is evaluated case‑by‑case and typically tied to clear milestones and ecosystem impact.

How we evaluate requests¶

Strategic alignment with Katana’s core infra and primitives
Depth of integration and network effects (composability with existing protocols)
Product differentiation and quality of execution
Team strength and history of shipping
Security posture (threat model, audits/peer review, testing)
Realistic go‑to‑market, user acquisition, and sustainability plan

Projects that are unique, technically sound, and well‑integrated with existing primitives generally receive more attention.

How to request support¶

Hit us up in the Katana Devs Telegram chat, where you will be given feedback and further instructions.

What to build¶

You can find some ideas on this page.

Not a fit¶

The following are generally not eligible for support:

Copy‑paste forks with minimal differentiation
Short‑term, purely speculative token plays with no product roadmap
Requests lacking a clear problem statement, plan, or milestones
Competition to our core apps / primitives. We prioritize deep, concentrated liquidity and wish to avoid fragmenting the ecosystem. As such, projects that build on top of what already exists are prioritized.

Disclaimer¶

Support decisions are discretionary and may change as the ecosystem evolves. Submitting a request does not guarantee any form of support.