Zulu Ecosystem | Zulu Grants Program: For Developers & Builders⚒️⏫

4 min readMay 6, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the Zulu Network Grant Program, dedicated to supporting developers and visionaries who are expanding the Bitcoin ecosystem through our platforms, ZuluPrime and ZuluNexus.

We welcome all developers and builders to Zulu Network! Apply now: https://forms.gle/icJQhaEpgt4jxXVd8

Background ⏫

Zulu’s Bitcoin Layer 2 solution offers a unique two-tiered architecture, supporting both EVM and UTXO formats with programmability and extendibility, paving the way for revolutionary advancements within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

If you want to learn more about the Zulu Network Architecture: https://medium.com/@zulu_network/architecture-deep-dive-how-zulu-will-move-bitcoin-forward-837d2492c234

We want to be at the forefront of integrating smart contracts, scalability, and native innovation into the Bitcoin ecosystem, to solve the current limitations on Bitcoin that prevent it from moving from a pure store of value to something more.

We are asking for the help of builders, visionaries, and developers to help us move Bitcoin forward.

In return of deploying a dApp or project on Zulu Network, we have set aside a Fund for grants ranging from $3k to $50k, to help jumpstart all project that want to integrate in our ecosystem!

How To Ask for a Zulu Grant ❓

The process is very simple. The grant application program is open: if you have an idea, MVP, product, or dApp…

You just need to fill out our Google Form to apply! https://forms.gle/icJQhaEpgt4jxXVd8

Key Questions on the Form

The Zulu Grant Application form has some mandatory questions, and some optional ones, so feel free to share as many details as you want about your project/idea!

Some of the key questions asked on the form are: Project Overview, Category, Stage (early, mid, late), Grant Amount and Use of Funds, Core Team, or How Zulu Can Help, among others.

Do You Want a More Flexible Application? ⭐️

If you feel the Zulu Grant Application form is not flexible enough, or you want to share more information about your project, or a different format, we have another way for you to apply.

Flexible Grant Proposal Structure

Send us an email (ecosystem@zulunetwork.io) with all the details around your project/idea. We suggest the following structure:

Project Overview

Describe your project/dApp, and give a highlight summary.
What are the key categories of your project?
What is your current stage of development?
Do you have any screenshots or image concepts?
When do you plan to integrate with Zulu Network?
Do you have a marketing plan and/or launch strategy?

Team

Who are the core team members?
Describe their experience and background.
Describe their roles.
Social media or professional profiles are encouraged (we will not share this information).

Relevant Links

dApp link.
Social media of the project.
Documentation.
Slide deck.
Whitepaper.
Blog…

What You Need From Zulu Network?

Type of support: co-marketing, technical support…
Grant amount ($3k-$50k).
Any other ideas.

Key Zulu Network Resources 📕

So you can find all the information you need.

Zulu Network is the first Bitcoin Layer 2 with 2-layer architecture. ZuluPrime is EVM compatible, for scaling and BitFi; ZuluNexus offers UTXO programmability, a unique solution to continuously support Bitcoin native innovation (cheaper, fast, extendable and programmable).

Zulu’s other innovations also include its trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge and its unique hybrid PoS / PoW mining design.

Twitter | Telegram | Discord | Blog

Website | Whitepaper | Docs | GitHub

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 📚

How can I apply for a grant?

The process is very simple. The more information you provide, and the more clear you are in your application, the better.

You have two options:

Fill the Zulu Network Application Form: https://forms.gle/icJQhaEpgt4jxXVd8
Send a flexible application email to ecosystem@zulunetwork.io with all the relevant information.

How will Zulu Network evaluate my application?

The Zulu Network Grant team evaluates each application based on technical strength, innovation, team experience, and their potential impact on the Zulu Network ecosystem.

The main criteria is moving Bitcoin forward together. We welcome all high-quality applications and open-source initiatives related to DeFi, infrastructure, tooling, GameFi, SocialFi, NFTs, governance, and beyond.

How much money is allocated per grant?

Each approved proposal may be granted funding ranging from $3,000 to $50,000.

Will Zulu Network help my project?

Zulu Network can offer co-marketing opportunities, a wide network of partners, projects, and communities, technical support, and much more.

When will I hear back about my application?

Zulu Network will review all applications and follow up on the projects that make the criteria. We will ask for more information if it is needed to make a decision.

We can’t get an exact timeline, but we try to evaluate each application for grant funding in less than two weeks. We will notify all applicants if they have been selected for the Zulu Grant Program within a month of receiving the application.