The Nexwest grants program funds open-source infrastructure, trading tools, and consumer applications that bring activity to the book.
Tracks
| Track | Check size | What we fund |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5k–$25k | Prototypes, SDKs, research |
| Growth | $25k–$100k | Production integrations with traction |
| Strategic | $100k+ | Core infrastructure or distribution |
Grants are paid in USDC or NXW. A grant is not an investment and does not imply equity or token allocation.
What we look for
- A clear user and a specific problem.
- A working prototype or a credible technical plan.
- Open-source code where the ecosystem benefits.
- A path to real volume or real usage on Nexwest.
- A team that can ship without hand-holding.
Testnet allocations
Growth and strategic grantees receive:
- a higher testnet faucet limit,
- a dedicated API wallet,
- a shared channel with the protocol team,
- early access to breaking API changes.
Apply
- Prepare a one-page brief: problem, solution, demo, milestones.
- Submit the application through the builder portal.
- The team reviews within 10 business days.
- Shortlisted teams do a 30-minute technical call.
- Grants are milestone-based: 30% upfront, 70% on delivery.
No guaranteed listing
A grant does not guarantee a market listing, a featured placement, or marketing support. Listings are permissionless and separate from grants.
Reporting
Grantees submit a short update at each milestone:
- what shipped,
- what changed,
- usage metrics,
- blockers.
Unused funds are returned to the program. Grantees who disappear for 60 days without an update may be removed.