CKB Eco Fund "Spark Program" officially launched: small grants to support innovation prototype incubation
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CKB Eco Fund "Spark Program" officially launched: small grants to support innovation prototype incubation
No complex application, no lengthy BP—just your creativity and initiative!
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Creative, but struggling to find resources to bring your idea to life?
Developed a prototype, but don't know how to find your first users?
Want to dive into the Web5 wave, but unsure where to start?
💫 Don't worry—Spark Program is made for you!
We offer fast, lightweight micro-grants (around $1,000) to help you turn your idea into a testable prototype or gather valuable early user feedback within 1–2 months.
No complex applications, no lengthy business plans—just your creativity and execution power!
🔥 What is the Spark Program?
Launched by the CKB Eco Fund, the Spark Program is a micro-grant initiative designed for developers and innovators.
With low barriers and fast cycles, we support you in validating ideas, building prototypes, and collecting user feedback.
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Grant amount: typically up to $1,000
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Project duration: recommended completion within 1–2 months
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Goal: help you quickly validate your idea, accumulate early results, and lay the foundation for future growth
🌟 We aim to carry forward the spirit advocated by Rock Web5: small yet authentic, use-case driven, human-centered, and technology co-evolving with community
🚀 What can you gain from joining the Spark Program?
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Fast micro-grants: funds disbursed as quickly as one week
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Flexible fund usage: freely allocate funds for development, user testing, or early operations
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Technical mentorship: weekly syncs with expert feedback
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Community exposure: showcase your project at monthly sharing sessions and connect with potential users and partners
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Pathway to growth: outstanding projects may apply for larger grants
👩💻 Who is the Spark Program for?
✅ You have technical skills and want to set clear goals to rapidly build a prototype
✅ You already have a product draft and need resources to refine core features
✅ You have creative ideas and want to explore new Web5 interaction scenarios
✅ You want to test market response at low cost
🧩 Example cases:
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Alex used the Spark Program to develop a small tool combining CKB and AI within a month and received community feedback.
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Bob recruited 30 seed users through the Spark Program, successfully validating his Web5 social app concept.
📋 How to apply for the Spark Program?
Simply submit your application in the Developer section's Spark Program channel on Nervos Network Discord—just a few easy steps.
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Application includes:
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Project name and brief introduction
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Team/individual introduction
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Problem description and proposed solution
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Expected outcomes
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Funding required and intended use
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Estimated completion time
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Detailed To-Do List
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Connection to the CKB ecosystem
🌈 After submission, the Eco Fund review committee will provide feedback within one week!
💡 Funding disbursement and follow-up mechanism
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Two-stage disbursement: 20% at launch, remaining 80% upon milestone or final delivery
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Weekly updates: track progress with focus on both technical development and user feedback
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Monthly sharing: top projects showcased across the community for greater visibility
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Final deliverables: submit summary report, code output, and user feedback materials
📚 Project requirement tips
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Must be open source
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Application materials must be bilingual (Chinese and English)
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Reflect Web5 principles
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Focus on technological innovation and real-world problem validation
(❗ No financial speculation or purely hype-driven projects)
📚 Transparency Commitment
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The Spark Program operates on open and transparent principles so community members can fully understand each project:
We believe transparency is not only responsible resource management but also key to collective learning and progress.
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Transparent evaluation
All application results and assessment reasons will be publicly shared
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Transparent fund usage
All funds managed via multi-sig wallet, transaction records publicly verifiable
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Transparent progress tracking
Project launches, major updates, and completions announced promptly
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Transparent decision-making
All project-related decisions and reasoning will be made public
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Transparent final evaluation
Project outcomes, performance reviews, and lessons learned will be published in public reports
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🎯 Why apply now?
Because we believe:
Truly great ideas only need a spark to ignite brilliant light.
The Spark Program lowers the barrier to innovation, empowering more dedicated developers to realize their dreams in the Web5 era.
Whether you're a developer who just had a breakthrough idea at a Rock Web5 event, or an explorer with a flash of inspiration during daily work—if you have passion, ideas, and drive—
The Spark Program welcomes you!
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