# Grants & Programs

bonuz has received grants and program acceptances from leading cloud providers, blockchain foundations, and government-backed initiatives — validating both the technical infrastructure and the mission behind the ecosystem.

### Cloud & Infrastructure Grants

<mark style="background-color:$primary;">**Google Cloud — Web3 Startup Program**</mark>&#x20;

Grant: $250,000 in cloud credits Google Cloud's Web3 program supports high-potential blockchain projects with infrastructure resources, technical guidance, and go-to-market support.

**Microsoft Azure — Startup Program**&#x20;

Grant: $100,000 in cloud credits Microsoft Azure provides bonuz with enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure for scalable backend services and data operations.

### Blockchain Ecosystem Grants

<mark style="background-color:$primary;">**NEAR Foundation**</mark>&#x20;

Ecosystem grant for protocol development and integration within the NEAR ecosystem.

<mark style="background-color:$primary;">**Biconomy**</mark>&#x20;

Infrastructure grant supporting bonuz's ERC-4337 account abstraction implementation, enabling gasless transactions and smart account functionality for end users.

### Government-Backed Programs

<mark style="background-color:$primary;">**IGNYTE by DIFC — Dubai Digital Economy Mandate**</mark>&#x20;

Accepted into IGNYTE, the flagship innovation program under the Dubai Digital Economy Mandate, curated by the DIFC. IGNYTE selects a limited number of high-potential Web3 and fintech ventures for acceleration, regulatory guidance, and direct institutional access within the UAE's financial ecosystem. Acceptance represents formal recognition and endorsement by Dubai's regulatory and financial leadership — a level of validation that goes beyond industry awards or private investment.

<mark style="background-color:$primary;">**Dubai Founders HQ — Dubai Economy & Tourism**</mark>&#x20;

Accepted into Dubai Founders HQ, the official startup platform operated by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This government-backed program provides selected founders with institutional support, ecosystem access, and visibility within Dubai's national economic development strategy. Together with IGNYTE, these two acceptances place bonuz within the UAE's core innovation and digital economy infrastructure at a governmental level.


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