SCF Build Track

Idea to Impact

Apply for up to $150,000 in XLM* to transition your validated project from concept to launch on Stellar. Benefit from ongoing support and seamless integration into the Stellar community and ecosystem. Drive the future of blockchain technology by enhancing ecosystem infrastructure, advancing DeFi applications, and creating solutions that serve global needs.

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SCF #41

Panel Review

SCF #41 is currently in the Panel Review phase. If you’ve submitted a Build Award submission form, it is currently being reviewed. We’ll notify you once it moves forward.

$150K in XLM*

Max. Award Amount

Technical audits, and access to accelerators and VCs awaits!

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Previously Awarded Submissions

Rounds

Submit Your Project

Award rounds overlap in submission and reviewing/voting, so choose the latest round if you’re looking to submit!

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SCF Build Award Process

SCF Build Award rounds run every 6 weeks. Submissions go through a specific selection process to be approved (see steps on the left), and once approved, award payments and other support materials are released in tranches (see steps on the right).

Timeline

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Tranches

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Submission Criteria for Selection

Before submitting, ensure you and your project are eligible according to the Official Rules located in the SCF Handbook. Below are the criteria used to for pre-screen and review for eligible Projects for the SCF Build Award.

Product Market Fit
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Category Specific Criteria
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Submission Quality
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Use of Stellar
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Integration Plan
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Ready to Build
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Learn More

Resources

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Stellar-Community-Medium

Stellar Community Medium

Discover the latest updates on SCF award rounds and structure changes on the Stellar Community Medium.

Stellar-Dev-Discord

Stellar Dev Discord

Connect with other founders, builders, and community members to showcase your project, ask questions, and share learnings.

SCF-Handbook

SCF Handbook

Visit the SCF Handbook for a complete overview of structure, processes, and rules of all programs and supporting initiatives of the Stellar Community Fund.

*The USD valuation of the budget request in XLM will be calculated using the CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Settlement Price on the day of payment as administered, maintained, and reported by the cryptocurrency index provider CF Benchmarks Ltd. (using the ticker XLMUSD_RR) (available at https://www.cfbenchmarks.com/indices/XLMUSD_RR). Learn more in the SCF Handbook.

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