The Registry - Aptos Foundation Grant Program

The Registry offers our ecosystem community and contributors a list of project ideas that we consider vital for fostering the growth and decentralization of the Aptos ecosystem.

Project Code	Name	Category	Description	Application Status	Project Status
GV-01	Governance UI	Governance	A more comprehensive and vibrant UI for Aptos on chain governance	Closed	Project in development
GM-01	Unity Gaming	Gaming	Open source gaming demo	Closed	Project in developement
GM-02	Unreal SDK	Gaming	Unreal Engine 5 is the second-largest game engine, Unreal SDK can help speed up gaming integrations with the Aptos network	Closed	Project in development
DV-01	Module (Smart Contract) Catalog DApp	Developer Platform	Search for modules, explore APIs, see verifiable audits of contracts, powered by the blockchain and indexer	Closed	Project in development
MV-01	Move Linter	Move	A linter for Move ('clippy'). Rule based	Closed	Project in development
MV-02	Move Formatter	Move	Move auto-format ('fmt')	Closed	Project in development
MV-03	Move Decompiler	Move	Decomplier from bytecode to Move source code	Closed	Project in development
MV-04	Move Spec Testing	Move	Ways for testing completeness of specs (mutation testing)	Closed	Project in development

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Overview

Welcome to The Registry! This curated list of projects is designed to provide you with guidance on potential projects that you can build for the Aptos Network. We have already received applications from hundreds of exceptional projects for the Aptos Foundation Grant Program – if you already have something in mind, submit your applications there! However, If you're seeking guidance for what you can work on at the moment, you've come to the right place.

The Registry curates a list of project ideas that we consider vital for fostering the growth and decentralization of the Aptos Ecosystem. Take some time to explore the project list, application process, guidelines, and apply using the link below if you see anything that interests you or aligns with your team’s skill sets. We look forward to reviewing your applications!

Apply here!

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Application Process and Guidelines

Application Process

The application process will consist of filling out a form, along with submitting a detailed document highlighting all critical areas of evaluation as highlighted in “Proposal Document & Requirements” below.

Proposal Document & Requirements:

This should be submitted under one of the following formats: Google Doc, Notion or PDF. Should you choose to share a Google Doc or Notion, please make sure to have the access shared with Grants@aptosfoundation.org, Blazaar@aptosfoundation.org, Lchavez@aptosfoundation.org, and Ctaylor@aptosfoundation.org.

Please provide a thorough response to all of the fields below. This information will be key in helping our reviewers assess your proposal and ensure a timely response is provided.

The information included in your proposal should include, but is not limited to, the following criteria:

• Team & Experience:
  • About the Team
  • Name and Socials of core contributors to the Proposal (LinkedIn & Twitter)
  • Relevant experience of all core contributors
  • References to prior projects built by the team with a similar scope as the selected project from The Registry
  • References to prior projects built by the team built in the Web2/Web3 spaces
• Project Approach
  • Plans to tackle your selected project
    • You can include any research/brainstorm results, and/or a brief description of your project analysis
  • Additional functionality suggestions
  • Any foreseeable risks
  • Future plan and maintenance suggestions
• Project plan
  • Design Diagram and/or Architectural Diagram
    • All technical components
    • Dependencies and integrations
  • Features and/or user stories
  • Feature and/or user story based development schedule and delivery timeline
    • Bi-weekly or Monthly milestones with clear milestone deliverables
      • Milestones check in frequency is based on project size
    • Resources allocated across each Milestone & underlying man-hour requirement

Have all of the above documentation ready? Submit your Proposal in the following TypeForm

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FAQ

What to expect after the application is submitted?

We will review your applications within 3-4 weeks. Once the review is completed, the team will reach out to inform you of the outcome of your submission and share next steps if warranted.

Our team may at times reach out to request for additional information as part of the review process. Please provide clarifications when required and requested.

What to expect when your application is approved?

If your application is approved, a kickoff meeting will be scheduled to review the project plan, and discuss your application details.

You will also be prompted to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. Once that is complete, the Foundation will proceed in issuing the Project Agreement.

Who’s eligible for this program?

• Individuals
• Small teams
• Enterprise companies
• Academia and research teams
• Non-profit research orgnizations

Will the project have to be open-source?

Yes, given the nature of the program and the type of projects identified, we believe it is important to ensure that all developments related to this program remain open-source, to the greater benefit of the Aptos ecosystem.

Future project categories

• Research
• Defi
• Infra
• Social
• Wallet
• Security
• Analytics

Note: New projects will be added periodically, stay tuned!