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Find similar grantsSeason 9 ends June 3, 2026. Applications opened February 9, 2026. Subsequent seasons follow Optimism governance calendar.
Superchain Security Audit Grants is sponsored by Hacken.io (for Superchain Eco). Dedicated funds to directly pay for security audits for Web3 projects building on the Superchain (including OP Mainnet, Base, etc.) , helping to identify vulnerabilities and protect users.
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Superchain Security Audit Grants - Hacken Q1 2026 Security & Compliance Report 44 incidents, $482M in losses, insights from 11 industry leaders. Secure your Superchain project with audit grants Get a top-tier security audit at a fraction of the cost with audit grants for projects building on the Superchain (OP Mainnet, Base, Unichain, and more).
As a whitelisted provider, Hacken makes the whole process seamless, so you can launch with confidence. Optimism Superchain · Season 9 Applications open February 9, 2026 ecosystem partners: protocols, exchanges, VCs, and others Available for projects building on the Superchain Security audits are essential for identifying vulnerabilities in your Web3 project, but the $10K—$78K+ price tag can be daunting.
Audit grants are designed to remove this exact roadblock. These are dedicated funds, provided by Superchain Eco to directly pay for your security audit. This means you can prioritize robust security, protect your users, and build a resilient project without draining your precious development funds.
As a whitelisted audit service provider for Superchain and Uniswap Foundation grants, Hacken expertly guides you to access a subsidy for your security costs. , Is my project eligible for a security audit grant? Deployed/planned deployment on the Superchain Committed to sustained TVL/interoperability growth A working product demo is available Audit scope matches security needs Think your project qualifies?
Grant submission deadlines & application windows Season 9 applications open on February 9, 2026 . Grant review cadence and decision dates are published by Optimism ↗ – please refer to the official grants portal and governance calendar for the latest schedule. Season 9 runs through June 3, 2026 .
Grant recipients must report Positive TVL impact by June 2026 . Early application submission can drive TVL growth and boost cross-chain asset transfers. How does the process work?
Initiate the process by contacting Hacken, a leading and officially recognized Audit Service Provider (ASP). Hacken expertly prepares and submits the Audit Grant application for you, on your behalf. for an expert security audit Upon grant approval by the Grants Council, Hacken conducts a comprehensive security audit, ensuring your smart contracts are secure and compliant.
Why choose Hacken for your audit grant? Since 2017, we have secured over 1,500+ Web3 projects detecting more than 9,000 vulnerabilities. Hacken is a member of the EEA, European Blockchain Sandbox, ADGM, ERC3643, C4, and INATBA.
Leading smart contract auditors and cybersecurity experts with hands-on expertise in securing OP Stack projects. Security grants, facilitated by Hacken, may cover a large portion of your audit cost. You'll have a dedicated point of contact and clear communication at every stage throughout the grant and audit process.
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Hacken's contribution to securing Superchain Ecosystem Whitelisted audit service provider for the Superchain Trusted security partner and mentor at Soneium Spark incubator Building a DeFi security prediction market on Base Battle-tested cybersecurity expertise in OP Stack Trusted by Superchain ecosystem builders and shakers Explore our public audits at hacken.
io/audits " Hacken’s audit played a key role in strengthening our bridge security. They were instrumental to identify potential attack vectors and help to mitigate them. Their insights on key management, API security, and blockchain integrity helped us enhance our system’s resilience.
" Co-founder and CEO, Allbridge " We are super grateful to Hacken for their outstanding audit services. Their meticulous approach, professionalism, and deep expertise have provided us with invaluable insights that reinforced our infrastructure. " Head of Development, Hesty " Hacken has provided highly professional audits with outstanding quality.
We are delighted to work with such a well-known and trusted security vendor. " DeFi Product Owner, Wemade " As our security partner, Hacken’s team of experts is a pleasure to work with. Their persistence in making recommendations and solving problems is impressive.
" " They've extended their background and clarification on the subject to ensure the project's success. " DevOps Engineer Security Oriented, PAID Network Get audit grants to supercharge your project's security Driving excellence in blockchain security since 2017 Blockchain Security Auditor of the Year 2024 (ABC Conclave) Top Smart Contract Auditing (Clutch) Top Cybersecurity Company (Clutch) Top Penetration Testing Company (Clutch) Avg.
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How do I apply for an audit grant? Other Web3 security services Improve your smart contract by conducting a thorough code analysis and review by a lead auditor to address weaknesses and enhance functionality. Ensure your project's full compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) through expert-developed risk management, cybersecurity, and resilience strategies.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Projects deployed or planning deployment on the Superchain with a working product demo and committed to sustained TVL/interoperability growth. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Covers a large portion of audit cost; audits typically $10K–$78K+ Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Academic Grant Program (NVIDIA) is sponsored by NVIDIA. NVIDIA's Academic Grant Program seeks proposals from full-time faculty members at accredited academic institutions who are using NVIDIA technology to advance work in Simulation and Modeling, Data Science, and Robotics and Edge AI. Proposals should incorporate pretrained models from ai.nvidia.com and/or make extensive use of NVIDIA software distributions.
This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program (Florida) is sponsored by Florida Digital Service. This Florida state grant program enhances cybersecurity resilience in local governments, with a priority focus on fiscally constrained rural areas. Rather than issuing direct funding, the Florida Digital Service will procure cybersecurity solutions directly on behalf of awarded applicants. The grant supports new or expanded capabilities in preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats.