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* Go to main navigation * Go to main content section * Go to footer * Disable Animations * Change Text Size or Colors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Overview SearchLogin WELCOME TO ZKIGNITE COHORT 3! WHAT IS ZKIGNITE? zkIgnite is a cohort-based, community-governed innovation fund for experienced ZK builders and entrepreneurs in the Mina ecosystem. The program is designed to support developers with key resources and grants to turn their ideas and passion projects into full-fledged businesses. The allocation of funding is determined by a team of electors from the Mina community. To date, zkIgnite has funded 50 ZK applications and developer tooling projects pushing the boundaries of what is possible on Mina Protocol through Cohort 1 and Cohort 2. Cohort 3 is accepting proposals until January 31, 2024. JOIN THE MINA ECOSYSTEM REGISTER COHORT 3 Welcome to Cohort 3! Submissions for Draft Proposals are open until January 31st. Show all ZKAPP PRODUCT TRACK COHORT 3 Funding zkApps that bring the next million users onto Mina Protocol 106 453 693 DEV TOOLING & INFRA TRACK COHORT 3 Funding developer tooling, services and infra that push Mina Protocol and o1js ... 37 302 331 GATHERINGS Here you will find articles made about previous gatherings as well as an event to register for upcoming ones. Show all GATHERINGS Each week the Mina team has a gathering. Here you... Initiative COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Check out previous and upcoming Community ... Initiative CHECK OUT THE ZKIGNITE INSIGHTS FORUM VIEW INSIGHTS ZKIGNITE KNOWLEDGE BASE Learn more about zkIgnite. Click on any article to get started. Show all ZKIGNITE OVERVIEW Program Overview zkIgnite, Cohort 3 is a builder’s program designed to help developers and entrepreneurs turn their commercial innovative ideas into zero-knowledge applications and bring the next million users onto Mina Protocol. Grant funding There will be 1,200,000 MINA in eligible for zkApp Product Track and 300,000 MINA in eligible for Developer Tooling & Infra Track. zkApp Product Track: Funding commercially-oriented zkApps that bring users and transactions onto Mina Protocol. Developer Tooling & Infra Track: Funding ‘start-ups for start-ups’; developer tooling, services & infra that push Mina Protocol & o1js forward Funding will be decided and allocated by a team of community ‘electors’, composed of zkApp developers, zkApp end users, and Mina community members. What to expect during zkIgnite Cohort 3 Phase 1 (Month 1) is the ‘Propose’ phase where developers generate ideas, form teams, and receive feedback from other participants in order to generate high quality proposals. Phase 2 (Month 2) is the ‘Funding’ phase where a team of electors formally reviews proposals, gives feedback, and decides on which proposals to fund. Phase 3 (Months 3 - 6) is the ‘Build’ phase where teams receive funding,and are given an opportunity to connect with industry experts and VCs, and ultimately start building. During the ‘Build’ phase, successful proposals will be funded in MINA upon passing KYC. Those projects will be eligible for their Midpoint and Completion MINA Token Grants upon hitting their proposed milestones. Funded teams will be paid in three stages. 33% upfront 33% upon successful delivery of midpoint milestones 33% upon successful delivery of final milestones The zkIgnite Technical Committee of experts will determine if the project has hit their milestones via a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ majority vote. If ‘Yes,’ the project will receive their midpoint and milestone based MINA token grants. How to participate Anyone can make an account on the zkIgnite Innovation Platform to join the program. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the weekly gatherings, as well as comment and give feedback on proposals. Outside of joining the gatherings and giving feedback, there are 3 formal roles that are supported by grants: Builders: Participants who form teams and submit proposals for zkApp or Dev Tooling & Infra tracks. The budget for zkApp Product Track is 1,200,000 MINA The budget for Developer Tooling & Infra Track is 300,000 MINA Electors: Experienced builders, community members and zkApp users who decide on and allocate the available funding. The Mina Foundation team will reach out to eligible electors before the program kickoff with more info on how to get started. Selected electors will be eligible for a grant of 5,000 MINA. zkIgnite Technical Committee Members: Experts who have in-depth knowledge of core protocol, o1js and zkApps. Mina Foundation will welcome applications via form and then decide who will be in the zkIgnite Technical Committee Selected members of the Technical Committee will be eligible for a grant of 15,000 MINA. Get started Step 1: Create an account on the innovation Platform to follow week by week program updates and next steps. Step 2: Join the Mina Discord to follow weekly updates, meet other builders, ask program questions, and get technical support while building. COHORT 3 SCHEDULE AND KEY DATES HOW TO CHANGE NOTIFICATION SETTINGS COMMUNITY GUIDELINES FOR ZKIGNITE USEFUL RESOURCES BUILDER FAQ 12 JOIN THE MINA ECOSYSTEM REGISTER CHECK OUT WHICH PROJECTS GOT FUNDING IN PREVIOUS COHORTS HERE Show all Active ZKAPP TRACK COHORT 2 Funding zkApps that bring the next million users onto Mina Protocol 49 536 988 Active DEV TOOLING & INFRA TRACK COHORT 2 Funding developer tooling, services and infra that push Mina Protocol and o1js ... 37 434 762 Active ZKAPP TRACK COHORT 1 How can we help people access, use, and benefit from blockchain applications while ... 104 922 604 Active DEV4DEV TRACK COHORT 1 How can we help Mina ecosystem developers build more effective and efficient zkApps? 56 541 493 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Community Guidelines Share Feedback Ideas Users Comments Active