Web3 · EU
Web3 grants in EU for 2026
The EU funds Web3 differently than the US — focused on public-good infrastructure, decentralization, and privacy.
Key programs
- NLnet Foundation
- NGI Zero
- EBSI
- Horizon Europe Cluster 4
The funding landscape
NLnet Foundation funds open-source Web3 work via NGI Zero (€5K-€50K typical). NGI Sargasso, Search, and Trust support privacy + decentralized identity projects. EBSI funds public-sector blockchain.
Application tip
EU Web3 grants strongly favor open-source projects. License your code under MIT/Apache and emphasize public-good infrastructure benefits.
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