ZKsync
ZKsync
ZKsync ecosystem grants
Grants for infrastructure, developer tooling and research across ZKsync chains.
- Grant size
- $10K–$250K
- Paid in ZK tokens
- Time to apply
- Left to apply, closes Jan 18, 2027
- Funding model
- Round
- Fixed application window, reviewed as a batch.
- Typical decision
- 7 weeks
- From submission to an answer
Preview data. Confirm amounts and dates on zksync.io before you apply.
About the program
ZKsync ecosystem grants support projects that make ZK chains easier to build on and operate.
Proposals are reviewed against published priorities, and grants are paid in ZK tokens against milestones.
What they fund
- Chain operator and prover tooling
- Developer frameworks and SDKs
- Zero-knowledge research
Who can apply
- Teams building on ZKsync or a ZK chain
- Technical plan with measurable milestones
- Open-source deliverables preferred
How applying works
Apply
Submit a proposal matched to one of the published priorities.
Technical review
Reviewers evaluate the approach and team.
Agreement
Milestones and token amounts are fixed.
Deliver
Tokens are released as milestones are verified.
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