Foundation Programs
The Autheo Foundation invests in ecosystem-level public goods — grants, hackathons, education, enterprise credibility, and ambassador initiatives — to accelerate organic growth and developer adoption worldwide.
Our program portfolio is designed to support every stage of the ecosystem lifecycle — from early-stage research and open-source tooling to enterprise-ready compliance frameworks and global community building. Each program is independently managed, with transparent selection criteria and public reporting.
Grants Program
We fund developers, researchers, and teams building public goods on the Autheo network. Our grants are structured into four tiers to match project scope and maturity.
Open Grants
For open-source projects, developer tools, libraries, and integrations that strengthen the Autheo ecosystem. Open to individuals and teams worldwide. Rolling applications with monthly review cycles.
Growth Grants
For scaling existing projects that have demonstrated traction within the ecosystem. Funding covers engineering expansion, security audits, UX improvements, and user acquisition for projects ready to grow.
Research Grants
For academic researchers and independent scientists exploring post-quantum cryptography, consensus mechanisms, cross-chain interoperability, decentralized identity, and privacy-preserving computation.
Requests for Proposals
The Foundation periodically issues RFPs for specific priorities — infrastructure tooling, bridge integrations, compliance modules, and ecosystem gaps identified by the technical advisory council.
Application Process
Global Hackathons
Compete, collaborate, and create at global hackathons that push the boundaries of decentralized infrastructure. We host both virtual and in-person events across multiple continents, with prize pools, bounties, and ongoing support for winning teams.
Upcoming Events
Autheo Build Season I
4-week virtual hackathon focused on DeFi, identity, and cross-chain tooling across multiple tracks.
Autheo @ Cosmoverse
Side-event hackathon at Cosmoverse with hands-on workshops, mentorship, and IBC integration bounties.
Bounty Board
Continuous bounties for bug fixes, feature requests, and documentation improvements. Earn rewards for meaningful contributions.
Education Program
We invest in developer education at every level — from introductory bootcamps to advanced certification programs — to ensure the Autheo ecosystem has a deep and diverse talent pipeline.
Enterprise Credibility Program
The Foundation provides the independent governance and compliance infrastructure enterprises require before adopting blockchain for regulated workloads.
Compliance Documentation
SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance guides with reference implementations and audit-ready templates for regulated deployments.
Industry Standards
Active participation in W3C DID, IEEE blockchain standards, and ISO/TC 307 to ensure Autheo aligns with global technical frameworks.
Governance Frameworks
Transparent governance structures, on-chain voting mechanisms, and constitutional documents that give enterprises confidence in protocol stability.
Independent Audits
Regular third-party security audits, economic audits, and code reviews with publicly published findings and remediation timelines.
Ambassador & Orbit Program
Join a global network of community leaders driving Autheo adoption across 30+ countries. Ambassadors organize meetups, create educational content, moderate community channels, and serve as the local face of the Foundation in their region.
The program is structured in tiers — from Orbit Contributors to Regional Leads — with clear advancement paths, stipends, and exclusive access to Foundation resources.