Quick Summary

NFTMozaic is launching an outcome-focused Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Grants Program to support early-stage, consumer-facing, brand-centric NFT dApps on Polkadot.

This program will mainly focus on building applications that drive user adoption - B2C, with most of the dApps being on Polkadot Asset Hub.

We will define a separate program and guidance as needed for larger projects with an existing user base, and are committed to integrating Polkadot or driving their next growth phase with Polkadot.

Unlike traditional grants, NFTMozaic ties 70% of funding to user-onboarding campaigns and user-onboarding metrics, such as wallet creation and on-chain activity, ensuring MVPs lead to adoption, not just demos.

Projects must deliver a usable MVP with one complete user journey and allocate 15–20% of their grant to marketing, driving actual usage from day one of launch.

Why This Matters

Today, there’s a critical gap between hackathons and real user-ready apps in Web3 and within the Polkadot ecosystem. NFTMozaic aims to fill this by funding ~20 lightweight MVPs with a built-in user acquisition strategy that can launch quickly on Asset Hub or other parachains.

Key Details

• Program Name: NFTMozaic MVP Grants Fund ( A better brand name can be created)
• Purpose: Support early-stage teams in prototyping and testing consumer/brand-focused NFT solutions quickly and cost-effectively.
• Total Budget: 100,000 DOT + 10% for dev rel and marketing curators : Total 110,000 DOT
• Number of Grants: ~20 
• Grant Amount (Per Project): Up to 5000 DOT (exact amount is determined by the curator team, based on the technical difficulty and scope of the MVP) The grants can be upto 5000DOT 
• Project types: Aligned with Polkadot strategic verticals for maximum impact (AI, Gaming, Entertainment are currently prioritized; not for Art/Collectables use cases)
• NFTMozaic Council will elect the curators
• The NFTMozaic Council will have representation from the Web3Foundation, Parity Technologies, parachains and some of the BD Groups in the ecosystem

Governance & Stewardship

• A curator team (elected by the NFTMozaic Council) will evaluate, onboard, and validate projects.
• NFTMozaic Council to include reps from Web3 Foundation, Parity, and a BD group.
• Successful MVPs with traction will be referred to ecosystem BD orgs (e.g., PoKe, Web3Deal Desk) for scaling support.

Project Eligibility & Criteria

The NFTMozaic Council and the curator team will confirm a project’s eligibility and define, evaluate, onboard, and validate projects collaboratively to ensure everyone’s feedback is aligned with the core mission and the overall ecosystem’s values.

• Project Scope & Use Case:
  • Must be consumer-facing or brand-centric (e.g., loyalty program, fan engagement, or gamified collectibles).
  • Should demonstrate how Polkadot’s NFT infrastructure offers unique advantages (cross-chain, affordability, etc.).
• MVP Viability:
  • The proposed MVP must be realistic in timeline, budget, and execution.
  • MVP plan should include a marketing strategy
• Team Readiness & Expertise:
  • Preference for teams with relevant technical or industry/branding background.
  • Applicants new to blockchain/NFTs are still welcome if they present a clear, actionable plan.
• Potential for Growth & Adoption:
  • Must outline a scalable roadmap if the MVP gains traction.
  • Strong brand relationships or community ties are a bonus.

Full proposal