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Funding​

It is extremely difficult to get a project off the ground without funding.

NEAR Foundation Grants​

The NEAR Foundation is a non-profit responsible for contracting protocol maintainers, shepherding core governance of the NEAR protocol, and funding projects built on NEAR through grants. The biggest difference between venture capital funding and a grant from the NEAR Foundation is that the Foundation does not take any equity.

You can apply for grants here: https://near.org/grants/

MOVE Capital​

MOVE Capital is a NEAR ecosystem native investment vehicle. MOVE Capital exists to support founders and developers launching products on top of NEAR Protocol and run by the NEAR community. Check out MOVE Capital here: https://www.move.capital/

Open Web Collective (OWC)​

Open Web Collective (OWC) is a leading Web3 accelerator that connects pre-seed and seed-stage startups with leading investors, mentors, and corporations helping to define the next iteration of the internet.

If you’re a pre-seed or seed-stage Web3 entrepreneur, consider applying for the OWC accelerator: https://www.openwebcollective.com/

Business Operations​

The NEAR Foundation Ecosystem Team supports entrepreneurs and builders with tools, resources, and connections to accelerate your project.

Check out more about what they do and get in touch with them here: https://wiki.near.org/ecosystem/ecosystem-team

Web 3 business models​

If you’re new to Web3 and want to learn more about specific features like tokenomics, governance, or regulation here are some great resources: