Avalanche AI Innovation Grants (in collaboration with NVIDIA and GenAI Fund)

Avalanche AI Innovation Grants (in collaboration with NVIDIA and GenAI Fund) is sponsored by Avalabs. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Fintech AI Innovation Grants - GenAI Fund A unique opportunity for AI teams to accelerate their growth This is a unique opportunity for AI teams to accelerate their growth. Alongside grant funding, selected startups will gain access to technical integration support, go-to-market exposure, and the vibrant developer community.

A unique opportunity for AI teams to accelerate their growth This is a unique opportunity for AI teams to accelerate their growth. Alongside grant funding, selected startups will gain access to technical integration support, go-to-market exposure, and the vibrant developer community.

Accelerate Your AI Startup in the Avalanche Ecosystem Avalabs, as an enterprise partner of the FastTrack AI Accelerator powered by GenAI Fund in collaboration with NVIDIA, invites cutting-edge AI startups to apply for the Avalanche AI Innovation Grants —an initiative offering grants of up to $150,000 to help AI startups scale into the blockchain ecosystem.

A unique opportunity for AI teams at the intersection of AI and Web3 to accelerate their growth. Alongside grant funding, selected startups will gain access to technical integration support, go-to-market exposure, and the vibrant Avalanche developer community.

Accelerate Your AI Startup in the Avalanche Ecosystem Avalabs, as an enterprise partner of the FastTrack AI Accelerator powered by GenAI Fund in collaboration with NVIDIA, invites cutting-edge AI startups to apply for the Avalanche AI Innovation Grants —an initiative offering grants of up to $150,000 to help AI startups scale into the blockchain ecosystem.

A unique opportunity for AI teams at the intersection of AI and Web3 to accelerate their growth. Alongside grant funding, selected startups will gain access to technical integration support, go-to-market exposure, and the vibrant Avalanche developer community. Avalanche is one of the most scalable, secure, and customizable blockchain platforms—offering subsecond finality, low transaction fees, and a developer-friendly ecosystem.

AI startups building on Avalanche benefit from: A highly performant Layer 1 platform with proven enterprise and DeFi adoption Customizable Layer 1 environments ideal for deploying specialized AI applications A growing Web3 ecosystem actively exploring AI-driven use cases Access to a global community of developers, partners, and enterprises Avalanche is one of the most scalable, secure, and customizable blockchain platforms—offering subsecond finality, low transaction fees, and a developer-friendly ecosystem.

AI startups building on Avalanche benefit from: A highly performant Layer 1 platform with proven enterprise and DeFi adoption Customizable Layer 1 environments ideal for deploying specialized AI applications A growing Web3 ecosystem actively exploring AI-driven use cases Access to a global community of developers, partners, and enterprises We are looking for ambitious AI startups building infrastructure and solutions that bridge AI and blockchain.

This includes both early-stage and growth-stage teams building or ready to build. We are particularly interested in AI-focused infrastructure projects that reflect the growing synergy between artificial intelligence and blockchain—fostering a vibrant development landscape.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to : AI-Native Blockchain Infrastructure Build intelligent infrastructure that uses AI to optimize blockchain operations—such as dynamic gas management, validator coordination, transaction prioritization, and compute efficiency—across Avalanche Layer 1 and C-Chain.

On-Chain Inference and AI Execution Create solutions that enable AI models to run directly on-chain or interface seamlessly with smart contracts. Focus on decentralized inference, model verification, or autonomous AI-powered contract execution. Trusted Data & Tokenized Datasets Design systems for verifying the origin, quality, and usage rights of datasets.

Empower AI builders with access to traceable, high-integrity data sources through tokenized incentives and on-chain provenance. Autonomous On-Chain Agents Develop smart, self-operating agents that interact with Avalanche smart contracts. These agents should execute predefined strategies, manage liquidity, participate in governance, or respond to market changes—fully autonomously.

AI for Blockchain Security Build AI-driven tools that monitor and protect Avalanche protocols. Focus on anomaly detection, fraud prevention, exploit mitigation, or real-time risk analysis to ensure a safer blockchain environment.

Benefits for Selected Startups Startups selected for the Fintech AI Innovation Grants will receive: Up to $150,000 in Grant Funding To support development, integration, and pilot initiatives on the target technology platform . Technical Integration Support Direct assistance from the technology platform provider engineers and ecosystem advisors to help your team deploy efficiently and securely.

Up to $150,000 in Grant Funding To support development, integration, and pilot initiatives on the target technology platform . Technical Integration Support Direct assistance from the technology platform provider engineers and ecosystem advisors to help your team deploy efficiently and securely. Gain access to the technology platform ecosystem of developers, users, and strategic partners, with curated introductions and support.

Gain access to the technology platform ecosystem of developers, users, and strategic partners, with curated introductions and support. Selected startups may be invited to join the FastTrack AI Accelerator , where you’ll receive 12 weeks of structured support, Proof of Concept (PoC) execution with enterprise partners, technical mentorship, cloud compute credits via NVIDIA Inception program, and potential co-investment from GenAI Fund.

Selected startups may be invited to join the FastTrack AI Accelerator , where you’ll receive 12 weeks of structured support, Proof of Concept (PoC) execution with enterprise partners, technical mentorship, cloud compute credits via NVIDIA Inception program, and potential co-investment from GenAI Fund.

Application Review & Shortlisting Selected Startups Announced Technical Onboarding & Grant Disbursement Demo Exposure & Ecosystem Integration Note: Startups may also be considered for participation in the broader FastTrack AI Accelerator program following grant engagement.

Application Review & Shortlisting Selected Startups Announced Technical Onboarding & Grant Disbursement Demo Exposure & Ecosystem Integration Note: Startups may also be considered for participation in the broader FastTrack AI Accelerator program following grant engagement. Selected projects may be eligible for grant funding of up to $150,000, technical support, and go-to-market exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is the Fintech AI Innovation Grants? This initiative offers funding, technical support, and ecosystem access to AI startups building for or integrating with blockchain technology specified . How much funding is available per startup?

Grants of up to $150,000 are available. Final amounts will depend on proposal scope and strategic fit with the partnering bank and their blockchain technology requirements. Is the funding equity-free?

Terms will be shared with selected startups. This program may include engagement terms or conditions aligned with the sponsoring bank’s platform innovation goals. Does my existing product need to be built on the required technology platform to apply?

No, but selected teams must commit to build or integrate with the required blockchain technology platform as part of the grant engagement. Who is eligible to apply? AI startups at any stage—from MVP to scaling—are encouraged to apply, as long as there is a clear value-add to be part of the sponsoring bank’s blockchain technology ecosystem.

How are applications evaluated? Startups will be evaluated on innovation, AI + blockchain synergy, technical feasibility, team strength, and alignment with the bank’s preferred blockchain technology ecosystem . What happens after receiving the grant?

Startups will receive onboarding support, visibility, and may be considered for extended collaborations or participation in the FastTrack AI Accelerator program.