An upcoming builder I’ve been mentoring just landed his first startup grant. Out of a $50k total reward pool, he secured a spot in the $1k–$5k track. This is an incredible milestone for someone just starting out!
I’m currently mentoring another founder who is on the verge of a Polymarket affiliation, just a little more polishing on the product and it’s a win.
I’ve been tracking over 10 open grant programs. If you’re ready to take the leap, check out these ongoing opportunities. Your story could change in a heartbeat.
1️⃣ Base Startup Batch
- Perfect for startups scaling from MVP to large-scale operations.
- The Upside: $10k equity-free grant potential $50k investment.
- Perks: 1-on-1 mentoring & a Demo Day pitch in San Francisco (May 2026).
- Deadline: 3 DAYS LEFT.
Link :
base-batches-startup-track-3…
Pro Tip: If your product is live, have your users nominate you ASAP :
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
2️⃣ 0G Apollo Accelerator
- For data-hungry builders leveraging 0G storage and Data Availability (DA).
- The Upside: Up to $2M per project $200k in Google Cloud credits.
- The Pool: Part of a massive $88.8M Foundation Fund.
- Bonus: Direct mentorship from Stanford and 0G engineers.
Link :
apollo.0g.ai/
3️⃣ Arbitrum Mentorship Program
- Ideal for early-stage builders (Pre-seed/Seed) on Arbitrum One or Orbit.
- The Upside: $100,000 non-dilutive prize pool for top teams.
- Network: Access to top-tier VCs like Pantera and Electric Capital.
- Deadline: April 7, 2026 (Program starts April 13).
Link :
tally.so/r/aQdj2W
4️⃣ Solana Mobile "MONOLITH" Hackathon by
@RadiantsDAO.
- Build for the Solana dApp store in this 5-week sprint.
- The Upside: $125k total prizes ($10k per winner).
- Perks: Top winners get a call with
@toly and featured store placement.
- Deadline: March 9, 2026.
Build something they can’t ignore!
5️⃣
@pacifica_fi 1-Month Hackathon
- Focused on Trading, DeFi, and Analytics.
- Timeline: Dev period starts March 16; Submissions due April 16.
- Scope: Solo builders or teams of up to 5.
- Focus: Must use the Pacifica API to build Algo bots, PnL dashboards, or social trading tools.
Link :
x.com/i/status/2026671120230…
Note: During the Opinion Labs program, participants earned at least $5k just by vibe coding useful tools. This current cycle is even larger.
Good luck.