Chainlink build
Unlock your next stage of growth with Chainlink Build
Chainlink Build supports early and mid-stage Web3 teams with long-term support across technology, ecosystem, marketing, and go-to-market—helping projects grow from launch to scale.
Ecosystem & network connections
Build meaningful relationships with founders, developers, partners, chains, and service providers across the Chainlink ecosystem to unlock collaboration and long-term growth.
Advanced technical & partner support
Support development with early access to Chainlink products, dedicated one-to-one technical support, and access to trusted partners offering discounts on infrastructure, audits, and services.
Growth & fundraising strategy support
Strengthen your growth and fundraising strategy through strategic guidance, ecosystem introductions, and access to a broad partner network.
Co-marketing & community amplification
Increase visibility and drive adoption through dedicated co-marketing support and showcasing opportunities across the Chainlink developer and enthusiast community.
Chainlink Rewards Season 1
Chainlink Rewards is a community engagement and rewards program designed to incentivize active participation in the Chainlink Network. The program enables Chainlink Build projects to make their native tokens claimable by Chainlink ecosystem participants, including eligible LINK Stakers.
Explore projects in Build
“Space and Time is thrilled to join Chainlink Build, which will enable the development of a highly secure and reliable oracle solution for validating queries made in our Web3-native decentralized data warehouse.”
“Dolomite is proud to have been one of the earliest members of the Chainlink Build program. The Chainlink standard has played a crucial role in our platform's success and growth.”
“Chainlink Build has been a significant catalyst behind Mind Network’s rapid progress from mainnet launch with 2.2M wallets and over 50M transactions all the way to TGE, reflecting our commitment to building real infrastructure for the encrypted, AI-powered web.”
“TRUF.Network is proud to be one of the first projects to join the Chainlink Build program. The Chainlink data standard has been vital in delivering independent, real-time economic data onchain through TRUF.Network.”
How the Build program works
Foundation: build with Chainlink
Establish a strong technical foundation with Chainlink infrastructure, hands-on guidance, and early access to core products.
Activation: connect to the ecosystem
As you prepare to launch, Build connects you with founders, partners, and ecosystem resources to support early adoption.
Growth: expand adoption & visibility
Increase awareness and usage through ecosystem initiatives, co-marketing, and strategic guidance aligned to your growth stage.
Become a leading protocol
Receive long-term support across technology, ecosystem, and go-to-market as your project grows into a category leader.
Join the Chainlink Build Program
Frequently asked questions
What is the Build program?
The Chainlink Build program is a long-term ecosystem program designed to support early and mid-stage Web3 projects with strong growth potential. Build provides teams with technical support, ecosystem connections, co-marketing, and go-to-market resources to help them scale from launch to leading protocol.Unlike short-term accelerators, Build offers ongoing, stage-aligned support across technology, marketing, ecosystem, and strategy—adapting as projects grow and evolve.
What support will I get during the program?
Build provides long-term, hands-on support across technology, ecosystem, marketing, and go-to-market—tailored to your project’s stage and goals.
This includes direct access to Chainlink technical experts, early access to select Chainlink products, and guidance throughout development and integration. Teams also benefit from ecosystem connections with founders, partners, service providers, and other Build projects, along with co-marketing and community amplification. Strategic support for growth and fundraising evolves over time, ensuring relevance from launch through scale.
What types of projects are you looking for?
We are looking for projects in the following areas:
- DeFi: Lending, derivatives, yield aggregators, insurance, and more.
- Infrastructure: Developer tools, cross-chain services, reliability, security, and performance solutions.
- Emerging Use Cases: Innovative Web3 projects with compelling real-world applications that benefit from Chainlink solutions.
- Privacy & Confidentiality: Privacy-preserving protocols and applications that enhance security and data protection
- RWA & Tokenization: Projects focused on tokenizing real-world assets or enabling onchain access to real-world value
The program is designed for early to mid-stage Web3 projects committed to building within the Chainlink ecosystem and who are looking to scale through Chainlink services.
How is the program structured?
Rather than following a cohort-based timeline, Build provides ongoing, stage-aligned support, starting with technical foundations and extending through ecosystem engagement, growth, and scale.
What does the application process look like?
To apply, submit the application form with as much detail about your project as possible. This helps our team understand your goals, technical approach, and fit for the Build program.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may go through multiple rounds of evaluation before a final decision is made. While responses may not be immediate, we’ll follow up by email as soon as there’s an update so please be sure your contact information is accurate.