# Kuberna Labs — Comprehensive Grant Research Report

> **Project**: Open-source SDK for AI agent–driven cross-chain intents via TEEs + zkTLS
> **Stage**: Pre-revenue, pre-mainnet, testnet contracts on Base Sepolia / 0G Galileo / NEAR, 38 GitHub stars
> **Founder**: 17, Kigali, Rwanda, solo, still in high school
> **Date**: May 7, 2026

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## URGENCY MATRIX: EXPIRING SOON → ROLLING → LONG TERM

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### ⚠️ EXPIRING SOON (apply within 7–30 days)

| #   | Grant & Org                                       | Size              | Deadline                          | Link                                                             |
| --- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1   | **0G APAC Hackathon** (0G Labs)                   | $1.3K–$45K        | **May 16, 2026** (9 days)         | https://www.hackquest.io/hackathons/0G-APAC-Hackathon            |
| 2   | **D-Prize** (Global poverty, but open to tech)    | Up to $20K        | **May 17, 2026** (early)          | https://d-prize.org/home                                         |
| 3   | **Filecoin ProPGF Batch 3** (Filecoin Foundation) | $5K–$200K+        | **Applications May/June 2026**    | https://filpgf.io/propgf/                                        |
| 4   | **Phala Builders Program** (Phala Network)        | Up to $50K in PHA | **Rolling but quarterly reviews** | https://wiki.phala.network/en-us/build/general/builders-program/ |

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### 🔄 ROLLING (open now, no hard deadline)

| #   | Grant & Org                                  | Size                                   | Link                                                                                                     |
| --- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 5   | **Solana Foundation Grants**                 | $5K–$100K+                             | https://solana.org/grants-funding                                                                        |
| 6   | **NEAR DevHub Grants / Protocol Rewards**    | $5K–$100K                              | https://www.near.org/funding                                                                             |
| 7   | **Ethereum Foundation ESP** (Wishlist/RFP)   | $10K–$250K                             | https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants                                                               |
| 8   | **Gitcoin Grants (GG25 likely Q3 2026)**     | $2.5K–$30K match                       | https://gitcoin.co/campaigns                                                                             |
| 9   | **Uniswap Foundation Protocol Grants**       | $5K–$75K+                              | https://uniswapfoundation.org/grants                                                                     |
| 10  | **Arbitrum Foundation (Questbook DDA)**      | Up to 25K ARB + $10K Trailblazer 2.0   | https://arbitrum.questbook.app/                                                                          |
| 11  | **Optimism Retro Funding** (ongoing in 2026) | Varies (OP tokens)                     | https://gov.optimism.io/c/grants/retrofunding/46                                                         |
| 12  | **Akash Developer Grants**                   | $100–$100K in AKT                      | https://akash.network/development/funding-program/                                                       |
| 13  | **Base Builder Grants**                      | 1–5 ETH (~$2K–$10K)                    | https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded                                                             |
| 14  | **Base Batches (Student Track)**             | $10K grant + $50K potential investment | https://batches.base.org/                                                                                |
| 15  | **Reclaim Protocol Grants** (via Questbook)  | ~$5K–$50K                              | https://blog.reclaimprotocol.org/posts/zktls-rfps                                                        |
| 16  | **Superteam Earn Agentic Engineering**       | ~$200–$2K per grant                    | https://superteam.fun/earn/grants/agentic-engineering/                                                   |
| 17  | **SafePal Solana Builders Grant**            | $70K–$100K in wallets + $10K marketing | https://www.safepal.com/en/grant/solana                                                                  |
| 18  | **OneChain Builders' Hub**                   | Up to $100K/team                       | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/onechainlabs_onechain-move-web3builders-activity-7393854037940637696-X2Pp |

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### 🗓️ LONG-TERM / SEASONAL (future rounds)

| #   | Grant & Org                                | Size                               | Next Window                                         |
| --- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| 19  | **Stellar Community Fund (SCF v7)**        | Up to $150K in XLM                 | Next round TBA (SCF #42?)                           |
| 20  | **Polygon Community Grants S3**            | $5K–$100K+ in POL                  | Season 3 TBA (S2 active)                            |
| 21  | **Sui Foundation RFPs**                    | $10K–$200K                         | Rolling RFPs                                        |
| 22  | **Morph Payment Accelerator**              | Grant + incentives from $150M pool | Rolling, but needs live payment ops                 |
| 23  | **Kenzi Wang Scholarship** (teen founders) | $10K follow-on                     | Rolling                                             |
| 24  | **MIT Sandbox**                            | Up to $25K                         | Fall 2026 cohort                                    |
| 25  | **Stanford StartX**                        | $10K grants + $1M+ in resources    | Rolling (needs Stanford affiliation or 3 referrals) |

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## DETAILED GRANT PROFILES (A–T Priority Order)

### (a) Solana Foundation Grants

- **Org**: Solana Foundation
- **Link**: https://solana.org/grants-funding
- **Deadline**: Rolling — reviewed weekly, decision in ~4 weeks
- **Size**: $5K–$100K+ (milestone-based, standard grants for public goods)
- **Focus**: Open-source infrastructure, dev tooling, public goods. **AI@Solana email**: ai@solana.org
- **Restrictions**: None on geography or age. Must be open-source. KYC required for legal agreement.
- **Fit**: Kuberna's cross-chain intent SDK is a novel primitive. Solana is aggressively funding AI+agent tooling in 2026 (see Solana Bench RFP). Your TypeScript SDK + MIT license aligns perfectly with their "public goods" definition.
- **Tips**: Frame Kuberna as a **cross-chain intent settlement layer** that routes through Solana. Mention integration with Solana SVM or Solana as a settlement chain. Use the `ai@solana.org` contact line. Keep grant request under $50K for first approval. Highlight 38 GitHub stars as proof of traction.
- **KYC**: Yes (required for grant agreement). No entity needed — individual grants possible.
- **Decision**: ~1 week review, ~3 weeks total.

### (b) NEAR Foundation / DevHub Grants

- **Org**: NEAR Foundation + NEAR DevHub
- **Link**: https://nearn.io/devhub/ + https://www.near.org/funding
- **Deadline**: Rolling via DevHub proposals. Infrastructure Committee reviews quarterly (next: Q2 2026)
- **Size**: $5K–$100K ($7K/month seen for infrastructure proposals)
- **Focus**: Developer tooling, infrastructure. Protocol Rewards program is metrics-based.
- **Restrictions**: None on geography/age. KYC may be required for larger grants.
- **Fit**: Kuberna already has NEAR contracts deployed. NEAR's Infrastructure Committee actively funds NEAR Intents tracking, agent infrastructure. Your SDK that enables AI agents to settle intents via NEAR is natively aligned.
- **Tips**: Submit a proposal to the NEAR Infrastructure Committee (via nearn.io) specifically for **NEAR Intents integration**. Position the SDK as bringing autonomous agent traffic to NEAR. Request $15K–$25K for a 3-month milestone to enhance NEAR intent settlement.
- **KYC**: Likely for amount >$10K

### (c) Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program (ESP)

- **Org**: Ethereum Foundation
- **Link**: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/applicants
- **Deadline**: Rolling — Wishlist and RFP items; reviewed 3–6 weeks
- **Size**: $10K–$250K+ (milestone-based)
- **Focus**: Open-source, non-commercial public goods for Ethereum. Developer tooling, infrastructure, security, L2 interoperability.
- **Restrictions**: All output must be open-source. Must benefit Ethereum ecosystem. No geography/age restrictions. KYC required. Legal entity not strictly required (individuals can apply).
- **Fit**: Your cross-chain intent SDK enables Ethereum L2 interoperability (Base Sepolia is an OP Stack L2). This directly maps to ESP's "Ethereum L2 interoperability" interest. The zkTLS + TEE architecture is novel cryptographic infrastructure.
- **Tips**: Apply under the **Wishlist** (not RFP) for "Existing Tooling for Ethereum Developers" or "Ecosystem infrastructure." Frame as an open, chain-agnostic SDK that starts with Base and extends to all EVM L2s. Book ESP Office Hours before submitting. Request $30K–$50K.
- **KYC**: Yes (required for onboarding). Grant agreement required.
- **Contact**: Office hours via website; email via application portal.

### (d) Protocol Labs / Filecoin Grants

- **Org**: Filecoin Foundation + FIL-B
- **Link**: https://github.com/filecoin-project/devgrants
- **Deadline**: ProPGF Batch 3 expected applications in April/May 2026. Microgrants rolling.
- **Size**: $5K–$10K (Microgrants / Builder Next Step), $50K–$200K+ (ProPGF)
- **Focus**: Decentralized storage, data DAOs, developer tooling for Filecoin/IPFS. AI+Filecoin cross-section growing.
- **Restrictions**: Must open-source under MIT/Apache 2.0. No age/geo restrictions. KYC for larger grants.
- **Fit**: Your SDK uses zkTLS to prove data provenance — a natural fit with Filecoin's storage verification narrative. Decentralized AI agents storing cross-chain proofs on Filecoin is a compelling story.
- **Tips**: Start with a **FIL Builder Next Step Grant** ($5K–$10K) for adding Filecoin/IPFS storage integration (store zkTLS proofs on IPFS). Quick approval (2–4 weeks). Then ladder into ProPGF Batch 4 for larger scope.
- **KYC**: Required for ProPGF. Not required for microgrants.
- **Decision**: Microgrants: 2–4 weeks. ProPGF: batch-dependent.

### (e) Gitcoin Grants

- **Org**: Gitcoin
- **Link**: https://gitcoin.co/campaigns
- **Deadline**: GG25 likely Q3 2026 (October/November window). Community rounds happen between seasons.
- **Size**: $2.5K–$30K+ matching from QF pools; up to $20K from Solutions Development Grants
- **Focus**: Open-source software, public goods, Web3 infrastructure, developer tooling, dApps.
- **Restrictions**: Must be open-source. No geography/age restrictions. Gitcoin Passport required for donations.
- **Fit**: Kuberna is exactly the kind of project Gitcoin funds — pre-revenue OSS infrastructure. GG24 specifically funded "Dev Tooling & Infra" and "Interop Standards."
- **Tips**: Apply to **every OSS round** that includes Dev Tooling, Web3 Infrastructure, or Interop. Build a Gitcoin Passport score >50 now. Join the Gitcoin Discord and engage with round operators. A $5K–$10K QF match is realistic for a first participation.
- **KYC**: Required to claim funds. No entity needed.
- **Decision**: ~4 weeks after round closes.

### (f) Uniswap Foundation Grants

- **Org**: Uniswap Foundation
- **Link**: https://uniswapfoundation.org/grants
- **Deadline**: Rolling — apply via website
- **Size**: $5K–$75K+ (protocol grants, hook incubator)
- **Focus**: Uniswap protocol, Unichain, v4 hooks, DeFi tooling, cross-chain infrastructure.
- **Restrictions**: Must benefit Uniswap ecosystem. No geography/age restrictions. KYC required. Legal entity recommended.
- **Fit**: Medium. Kuberna could route intents through Uniswap's cross-chain infrastructure (Unichain). However, Uniswap grants are more DeFi-centric than general infra.
- **Tips**: Apply only if you demonstrate intent settlement that routes liquidity through Uniswap. Otherwise, lower priority.
- **KYC**: Yes.

### (g) Arbitrum Foundation Grants

- **Org**: Arbitrum Foundation
- **Link**: https://arbitrum.foundation/grants + https://arbitrum.questbook.app/
- **Deadline**: Rolling via Questbook domains. Trailblazer 2.0 ($1M, up to $10K/submission) active.
- **Size**: Up to 25K ARB (~$15K–$25K) via Questbook; $10K via Trailblazer 2.0
- **Focus**: Developer tooling, AI agents (Trailblazer 2.0), agentic DeFi. Vibekit integration.
- **Restrictions**: No geography/age restrictions. KYC for larger grants.
- **Fit**: **Very strong** — Trailblazer 2.0 specifically funds "DeFi Agents" and "Open Source Agent Templates." Your SDK for autonomous cross-chain agents is exactly what this program targets. Arbitrum is going hard on AI agents in 2026.
- **Tips**: Apply to **Trailblazer 2.0** with a submission that shows your agent SDK integrated with Vibekit (Arbitrum's agent framework). This is your most time-sensitive, high-alignment opportunity. Also apply to the **Developer Tooling** domain on Questbook.
- **KYC**: Yes for larger grants.

### (h) Optimism Retroactive Public Goods Funding

- **Org**: Optimism Collective
- **Link**: https://gov.optimism.io/c/grants/retrofunding/46
- **Deadline**: Continuous in 2026 (shifted from rounds to rolling evaluation)
- **Size**: Varies — historically $5K–$250K+ in OP tokens
- **Focus**: Dev tooling, onchain builders, OP Stack contributions. Rewards past impact.
- **Restrictions**: Must have shipped code on Optimism or Superchain. No geography/age restrictions.
- **Fit**: Once Kuberna has active users on Base (OP Stack) or OP Mainnet, this becomes highly relevant. Currently pre-mainnet, so retro funding is premature — but worth tracking for post-launch.
- **Tips**: Do not apply yet. Launch on Base/OP Mainnet first, then apply. For now, focus on building integration with OP Stack chains.
- **KYC**: Yes.

### (i) Akash Network DeCloud Grants

- **Org**: Overclock Labs / Akash Network
- **Link**: https://akash.network/development/funding-program/
- **Deadline**: Rolling — via governance proposals
- **Size**: $100–$100,000 in AKT
- **Focus**: Decentralized cloud, containerized deployments, AI inference on Akash, open-source.
- **Restrictions**: Must deploy on Akash Network. Open-source required. No geography/age restrictions.
- **Fit**: Kuberna's TEE-based backend services could run on Akash's decentralized cloud. Strong alignment with their 2026 roadmap including TEE/Confidential Computing.
- **Tips**: Apply for **Incubator Grant** tier ($10K). Propose deploying Kuberna's TEE workers on Akash. Reference Akash's 2026 Confidential Computing roadmap. Start with $1K Seed Grant to deploy a demo.
- **KYC**: Not required for smaller grants. Governance proposals for larger amounts.

### (j) Phala Network Builders Program

- **Org**: Phala Network
- **Link**: https://wiki.phala.network/en-us/build/general/builders-program/
- **Deadline**: Rolling, reviewed quarterly
- **Size**: Up to $50K in PHA
- **Focus**: Phat Contracts, TEE co-processors, confidential computing, zkTLS integration.
- **Fit**: **Extremely strong** — Kuberna's core tech stack (TEEs + zkTLS) is what Phala builds its entire ecosystem around. Phala already partners with Primus on zkTLS. Your SDK bringing AI agents to TEE-attested cross-chain intents is a flagship use case.
- **Tips**: This may be your **highest-alignment grant**. Apply with a proposal to build a Phat Contract integration for Kuberna's TEE worker attestation. Mention the Primus partnership as context. Request $20K–$50K.
- **KYC**: Yes for larger payouts.
- **Contact**: Phala Discord / Builders Program channel

### (k) Reclaim Protocol Grants

- **Org**: Reclaim Protocol
- **Link**: https://blog.reclaimprotocol.org/posts/zktls-rfps + Questbook
- **Deadline**: Rolling via RFPs on blog
- **Size**: $5K–$50K
- **Focus**: zkTLS applications, verifiable data, identity, cross-chain proofs.
- **Fit**: Very strong — Reclaim is the leading zkTLS protocol. Kuberna uses zkTLS for cross-chain attestation. You could propose integrating Reclaim's zkTLS stack into your SDK.
- **Tips**: Contact the team via their blog RFPs. Propose a joint integration where Kuberna agents use Reclaim proofs for cross-chain data verification.
- **KYC**: Depends on grant size.

### (l) Sui Foundation Grants

- **Org**: Sui Foundation
- **Link**: https://sui.io/grants-hub + https://sui.io/request-for-proposals
- **Deadline**: Rolling RFPs (Cohort 2 live)
- **Size**: $10K–$200K+
- **Focus**: Move-based infrastructure, developer tooling, SDKs, zkLogin, cross-chain.
- **Restrictions**: KYC required. No age/geo restrictions.
- **Fit**: Good — Sui funds developer tooling and SDKs. However, you'd need Move smart contracts. If you add Sui Move integration, this becomes a strong option.
- **Tips**: Apply to the **Developer Tooling** RFP. Position your SDK as bringing AI agent cross-chain capability to Sui. Add a Sui Move contract to your roadmap.
- **KYC**: Yes.

### (m) Base Ecosystem Grants

- **Org**: Coinbase / Base
- **Link**: https://docs.base.org/get-started/get-funded + https://batches.base.org/
- **Deadline**: Builder Grants rolling; Base Batches Student Track ongoing (already live)
- **Size**: 1–5 ETH (~$2K–$10K) for Builder Grants; $10K grant + $50K investment for Batches
- **Focus**: Base ecosystem, onchain apps, developer tooling, AI x crypto.
- **Restrictions**: Must deploy on Base. No geography/age restrictions.
- **Fit**: **Very strong** — Kuberna already has contracts on Base Sepolia. Base is aggressively funding builders through multiple programs. The Student Track of Base Batches is specifically for undergraduate students (you're still in high school but this is similar).
- **Tips**: Apply to **Base Builder Grants** (retroactive) once you ship on Base mainnet. Also apply to **Base Batches** — the program accepts pre-seed teams. Mention your Base Sepolia deployment as proof of commitment.
- **KYC**: Required for larger grants.

### (n) Polygon Grants

- **Org**: Polygon Labs
- **Link**: https://founders.polygon.technology/funding-opportunities
- **Deadline**: Season 2 active; Season 3 TBA
- **Size**: $5K–$100K+ in POL
- **Focus**: Infrastructure, developer tooling, AI (S2 had 35M POL for AI, DePIN)
- **Restrictions**: Must use Polygon CDK or PoS. KYC may apply.
- **Fit**: Good — Polygon's Community Grants S2 explicitly funds AI infrastructure. However, program has been restructured and specific application paths are less clear.
- **Tips**: Apply to the **Infrastructure** track if Season 3 opens. Until then, lower priority.
- **KYC**: Likely.

### (o) Stellar Community Fund (SCF v7)

- **Org**: Stellar Development Foundation
- **Link**: https://communityfund.stellar.org/awards
- **Deadline**: Rolling rounds. Next round TBA (SCF #42 likely June/July 2026)
- **Size**: Up to $150K in XLM (Build Award); up to $15K (Instawards)
- **Focus**: Financial infrastructure, payments, DeFi on Stellar/Soroban.
- **Restrictions**: Must build on Stellar. KYC required for Build Award. No age restrictions if KYC passes.
- **Fit**: Lower immediate fit — Stellar is payment-focused, not AI/intent-focused. However, Kuberna's cross-chain settlement could support Stellar as a settlement layer.
- **Tips**: Lower priority unless you add Soroban smart contract support. Track SCF #42 opening.
- **KYC**: Yes (KYC/KYB required).

### (p) SafePal Solana Builders Grant

- **Org**: SafePal
- **Link**: https://www.safepal.com/en/grant/solana
- **Deadline**: **Dec 31, 2026** (rolling, reviewed within ~7 days)
- **Size**: $70K–$100K in hardware wallet sponsorships + $10K marketing resources
- **Focus**: Solana ecosystem, user acquisition, community growth. Not purely dev-focused.
- **Restrictions**: Must be building on Solana. Need MAU, TVL, or community metrics. KYC likely.
- **Fit**: Moderate — this is more growth-marketing than dev funding. Kuberna is too early (no users yet). Wait until you have mainnet traction.
- **Tips**: Apply post-launch when you have onchain users to distribute hardware wallets to.
- **KYC**: Yes.

### (q) Morph Payment Accelerator

- **Org**: Morph
- **Link**: https://morph.network/accelerator
- **Deadline**: Rolling — but requires live payment volume
- **Size**: Meaningful grant funding from $150M pool (undisclosed per-project)
- **Focus**: Payment infrastructure, crypto cards, remittance, merchant gateways.
- **Restrictions**: Requires KYC/AML compliance, live product, payment volume. Not suitable for pre-launch infra.
- **Fit**: Poor at current stage — Morph funds live payment systems, not agent SDKs.
- **Tips**: Skip for now. Revisit if Kuberna pivots to include payment settlement.
- **KYC**: Yes.

### (r) 0G APAC Hackathon — Already Applied

- **Org**: 0G Labs
- **Link**: https://www.hackquest.io/hackathons/0G-APAC-Hackathon
- **Deadline**: **May 16, 2026** (9 days away)
- **Size**: $1.3K–$45K
- **Focus**: AI agents, verifiable on-chain transactions, autonomous agent economy, privacy-preserving AI.
- **Fit**: **Perfect** — 0G's tracks exactly match Kuberna: "Agent Framework & Orchestration," "Verifiable On-chain Transactions," "Autonomous Agent Economy." You already have contracts on 0G Galileo testnet.
- **Tips**: You already applied — follow up. Ensure your submission includes (1) working 0G Galileo integration proof, (2) demo video, (3) public GitHub repo. Polish your submission with a focus on "Verifiable On-chain Transactions" track. Reach out to 0G team on Discord for feedback.
- **KYC**: Winners likely need KYC.

### (s) OneChain Builders' Hub Grant

- **Org**: OneChain Labs
- **Link**: LinkedIn post or https://onechain.medium.com for details
- **Deadline**: Rolling — early builders get priority
- **Size**: Up to $100K/team (50% USDT + 50% OCT)
- **Focus**: Move-based L1, payments, DeFi, RWA, GameFi, tooling.
- **Restrictions**: Must build on OneChain Move infrastructure. No explicit age/geo restrictions.
- **Fit**: Moderate — you'd need to add OneChain support. Their $2M grant pool is attractive, and they accept student builders. If you pivot to include Move VM, this becomes stronger.
- **Tips**: Propose building a OneChain module for your SDK. The solo/student angle works well here.
- **KYC**: Likely.

### (t) Superteam Earn Agentic Engineering Grant

- **Org**: Superteam (Solana ecosystem)
- **Link**: https://superteam.fun/earn/grants/agentic-engineering/
- **Deadline**: Rolling — avg. response ~200 days (fast for small amounts)
- **Size**: ~$199 avg. (listed); up to $2K per grant
- **Focus**: AI agents on Solana, agentic engineering, Solana AI toolkit contributions.
- **Restrictions**: Must be Solana ecosystem. No age restrictions. Superteam focuses on emerging markets (Africa, India, SE Asia, E. Europe).
- **Fit**: **Strong** — you're based in Kigali, Rwanda (Africa). Superteam has a Nigeria/East Africa chapter. The Agentic Engineering grant is specifically for agent projects. The amounts are small but it's a foot in the door.
- **Tips**: Apply today. The process is simple. Mention you are building in Rwanda (Superteam Africa). This is the easiest grant to get started with — quick cash flow while larger grants process.
- **KYC**: Required for claims.

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## UNIVERSITY / ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS

### MIT Sandbox (MIT students only)

- **Need MIT affiliation** — not applicable unless you enroll at MIT. Look for similar programs at your local university.

### Stanford StartX

- **Stanford affiliation required** — you'd need a Stanford student, alum, professor, or 3 StartX founder referrals. Not applicable without connection.
- _Alternative_: Reach out to 3 StartX founders via LinkedIn for referrals (Visiting Founder track). Unlikely but worth trying.

### Kenzi Wang Scholarship (Teen founders — AGES 15–19)

- **Link**: https://www.kenziwang.org/
- **Size**: $10K follow-on grant + mentorship + Discord community
- **Eligibility**: Ages 15–19, anywhere on Earth. Building in AI, Blockchain/Crypto, or Hardware. Immigrant/refugee/resource-constrained preferred.
- **Deadline**: Rolling
- **Fit**: **Exceptional** — you're 17, building in blockchain+crypto+AI, based in Rwanda (resource-constrained context). This is designed for you.
- **Tips**: Apply immediately. This is the single most aligned grant for your demographic profile. The $10K is non-dilutive.

### D-Prize (Poverty-focused — tech angle possible)

- **Link**: https://d-prize.org/home
- **Size**: Up to $20K
- **Deadline**: Early May 17, 2026 / Regular June 7, 2026
- **Fit**: Low direct fit — D-Prize funds poverty interventions. Only apply if you can frame Kuberna as enabling financial inclusion for unbanked populations via DeFi agents.

### Global Changemakers

- **Link**: https://www.global-changemakers.net/grants
- **Size**: Up to ~1,000 CHF
- **Eligibility**: Ages 18–30. Must complete their online course to be eligible for grants.
- **Fit**: Low direct fit (small amounts, social impact focus). Not worth the course time cost.

### Resolution Project (Undergraduate social ventures)

- **Size**: Up to $5K
- **Requires**: Current undergraduate enrollment. You're in high school — not eligible.

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## ACTION PLAN: NEXT 30 DAYS (Top 5 Grants)

### Priority 1: Kenzi Wang Scholarship

- _Why_: $10K grant, ages 15–19, blockchain/AI focus. You match perfectly. Rolling deadline.
- _Action_: Apply today (1-hour application). Highlight your age, location (Rwanda), and the Kuberna GitHub/tests.

### Priority 2: 0G APAC Hackathon (already applied)

- _Why_: $45K grand prize. You have testnet contracts. Submission deadline May 16.
- _Action_: Polish your submission with a 3-min demo video and clear 0G integration proof. Target the "Verifiable On-chain Transactions" track.

### Priority 3: Arbitrum Trailblazer 2.0

- _Why_: $10K cap, specifically for agentic DeFi. Arbitrum is investing $1M in this. Vibekit integration bonus.
- _Action_: Deploy a demo agent on Arbitrum Sepolia using your SDK. Submit to Trailblazer 2.0 within 2 weeks. Bonus: Integrate Vibekit.

### Priority 4: Superteam Earn Agentic Engineering

- _Why_: Fastest cash flow (~$200–$2K). You're in Africa (Superteam region). Builds Solana credibility.
- _Action_: Apply today (30-minute process). Submit a grant request to build Solana agent toolkit integration.

### Priority 5: Phala Builders Program

- _Why_: Up to $50K, perfect TEE+zkTLS alignment. Phala is actively seeking projects like yours.
- _Action_: Write a 2-page proposal: "Integrating Kuberna's TEE-attested AI agents with Phat Contracts for cross-chain zkTLS proofs." Join Phala Discord. Submit within 3 weeks.

### Quick wins (this week):

1. Apply to **Superteam Earn** Agentic Engineering → cash in 1–2 weeks
2. Apply to **Kenzi Wang Scholarship** → decision in 2–4 weeks
3. Polish **0G Hackathon** submission → deadline May 16
4. Deploy **Arbitrum Sepolia** demo for Trailblazer 2.0
5. Write **Phala Builders Program** proposal

### Pipeline (next 3 months):

6. **Solana Foundation Grant** → request $25K for Solana integration
7. **NEAR DevHub/Infrastructure Committee** → $15K for NEAR Intents
8. **Filecoin ProPGF Batch 3 or 4** → $10K for IPFS proof storage
9. **Base Builder Grant** → 1–5 ETH post-mainnet launch
10. **Gitcoin GG25** → Q3 2026, apply to OSS Dev Tooling round

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## SUMMARY TABLE: KEY METADATA

| Program                  | Max Size | Deadline   | KYC?       | Entity Required? | Geography Restriction? | Age Restriction? | Decision Timeline |
| ------------------------ | -------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | ----------------- |
| Kenzi Wang Scholarship   | $10K     | Rolling    | No         | No               | None                   | 15–19            | 2–4 weeks         |
| Superteam Earn Agentic   | ~$2K     | Rolling    | Yes        | No               | Africa-friendly        | None             | 1–2 weeks         |
| 0G Hackathon             | $45K     | May 16     | Yes        | No               | None (APAC focus)      | None             | 2–3 weeks         |
| Arbitrum Trailblazer 2.0 | $10K     | Rolling    | Yes        | No               | None                   | None             | 2–4 weeks         |
| Phala Builders Program   | $50K     | Rolling    | Yes        | No               | None                   | None             | ~1 month          |
| Solana Foundation        | $100K+   | Rolling    | Yes        | Recommended      | None                   | None             | ~4 weeks          |
| NEAR DevHub              | $100K    | Rolling    | Possibly   | No               | None                   | None             | ~2–4 weeks        |
| Ethereum ESP             | $250K+   | Rolling    | Yes        | Not required     | None                   | None             | 3–6 weeks         |
| Filecoin ProPGF          | $200K+   | Batch (Q2) | Yes        | Recommended      | None                   | None             | ~2 months         |
| Gitcoin GG25             | ~$30K    | Q3 2026    | Yes        | Not required     | None                   | None             | ~4–6 weeks        |
| Base Builder Grants      | 5 ETH    | Rolling    | Yes        | No               | None                   | None             | ~2 weeks          |
| Stellar SCF              | $150K    | Round TBA  | Yes        | Recommended      | None                   | None             | ~2 months         |
| Akash Network            | $100K    | Rolling    | No (small) | Not required     | None                   | None             | Governance vote   |
| OneChain Builders' Hub   | $100K    | Rolling    | Likely     | No               | None                   | None             | ~1 month          |
| SafePal Grant            | $100K    | Dec 31     | Yes        | No               | Solana only            | None             | ~1 week           |
| Sui Foundation           | $200K+   | Rolling    | Yes        | Recommended      | None                   | None             | ~1 month          |
| Uniswap Foundation       | $75K+    | Rolling    | Yes        | Recommended      | None                   | None             | ~3–6 weeks        |
| D-Prize                  | $20K     | May 17     | No         | No               | LMIC focus             | None             | ~2 months         |

### Practical Note:

Open a Wise account now (KYC expected by most programs). You do not strictly need a legal entity for sub-$50K grants — most accept individual applicants. But creating a simple Rwandan sole proprietorship (or using a fiscal sponsor) will unblock larger grants.
