# \#catalyst-fund **URL:** https://forum.cardano.org/tag/catalyst-fund/478.md [Latest](https://forum.cardano.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cardano.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cardano.org/tags.md) --- ## [It's open: apply to the Catalyst Pilot or join Decision Panel](https://forum.cardano.org/t/its-open-apply-to-the-catalyst-pilot-or-join-decision-panel/156180)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 11:54 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/its-open-apply-to-the-catalyst-pilot-or-join-decision-panel/156180 "2026-08-18T11:54:44Z")
It’s open. The Catalyst Pilot is accepting proposals. The idea is simple: if you already have a working product, we’ll fund you to integrate new on-chain tools (oracles, stable coins, programmable tokens, or on-chain… --- ## [Partnering with Right Teams Unlocks Numerous Opportunities - \[Effort by Gimbalabs Indo x UNU x DevWeb3Jogja supported by HackQuest\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/partnering-with-right-teams-unlocks-numerous-opportunities-effort-by-gimbalabs-indo-x-unu-x-devweb3jogja-supported-by-hackquest/153429)
**Author:** [@CardanoToTheWorld](https://forum.cardano.org/u/CardanoToTheWorld)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 05:53 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/partnering-with-right-teams-unlocks-numerous-opportunities-effort-by-gimbalabs-indo-x-unu-x-devweb3jogja-supported-by-hackquest/153429 "2026-03-03T05:53:41Z")
Partners Are Key to Achieve Network Multiplier Effect Another intrinsic reason we choose to extend our KPI’s and budget, which was only made possible due to ADA price influx granted from Catalyst, was our partners, @… --- ## [\[ANALYSIS\] Catalyst Regionalization: A Silver Bullet or High-Risk Fragmentation?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/analysis-catalyst-regionalization-a-silver-bullet-or-high-risk-fragmentation/153355)
**Author:** [@bbandu](https://forum.cardano.org/u/bbandu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2026 10:48 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/analysis-catalyst-regionalization-a-silver-bullet-or-high-risk-fragmentation/153355 "2026-03-02T10:48:57Z")
Introduction The recent announcement of Project Catalyst’s transition from IOG to the Cardano Foundation, coupled with the suspension of Funds 15 and 16, marks a necessary pause. However, beyond administrative shifts… --- ## [Plataforma de analytics com apoio de LLM e verificação descentralizada de fatos | Propostas da MOBR Systems para o F15](https://forum.cardano.org/t/plataforma-de-analytics-com-apoio-de-llm-e-verificacao-descentralizada-de-fatos-propostas-da-mobr-systems-para-o-f15/152562)
**Author:** [@mobr.ai](https://forum.cardano.org/u/mobr.ai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 07:56 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/plataforma-de-analytics-com-apoio-de-llm-e-verificacao-descentralizada-de-fatos-propostas-da-mobr-systems-para-o-f15/152562 "2026-02-05T07:56:20Z")
Olá comunidade Cardano, Somos a MOBR Systems, uma startup brasileira com sede em São Paulo, focada em inovação e pesquisa. Gostaríamos de compartilhar as duas propostas que submetemos ao Fund 15 do Project Catalyst, amb… --- ## [Protecting the Signal: From Volume to Value in Catalyst Fund15 🛡️](https://forum.cardano.org/t/protecting-the-signal-from-volume-to-value-in-catalyst-fund15/152419)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 15:36 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/protecting-the-signal-from-volume-to-value-in-catalyst-fund15/152419 "2026-01-29T15:36:32Z")
Hello beautiful soul, Happy New Year from all of us at Catalyst Team. Stoping by to quickly give you an update. A month ago, I shared here that @Cardano community at large has wished us to fix the noise as one of the… --- ## [Why Cardano’s Future Demands a Social Layer](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-cardano-s-future-demands-a-social-layer/150042)
**Author:** [@Ehimare\_Oriasotie](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Ehimare_Oriasotie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 04:32 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-cardano-s-future-demands-a-social-layer/150042 "2026-01-29T04:32:37Z")
In the earliest days of the internet, people built websites. In the days that followed, they built communities. Today, blockchain projects race over tech specs, throughput, consensus models. But the real battleground is … --- ## [Catalyst Monetary Figures Removed from Proposer Accounts](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-monetary-figures-removed-from-proposer-accounts/152506)
**Author:** [@shaggyrax](https://forum.cardano.org/u/shaggyrax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 22:01 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-monetary-figures-removed-from-proposer-accounts/152506 "2026-01-22T22:01:09Z")
While I was working to audit recipients of catalyst funds the last few weeks I encountered a change on the Project Catalyst Explorer site that troubled me; we can no longer see the monetary values of How much requested f… --- ## [Analytics platform powered by LLM and decentralized fact-checking | MOBR Systems F15 Proposals](https://forum.cardano.org/t/analytics-platform-powered-by-llm-and-decentralized-fact-checking-mobr-systems-f15-proposals/152526)
**Author:** [@mobr.ai](https://forum.cardano.org/u/mobr.ai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2026 08:07 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/analytics-platform-powered-by-llm-and-decentralized-fact-checking-mobr-systems-f15-proposals/152526 "2026-01-15T08:07:04Z")
Hello Cardano community, We would like to share two proposals that MOBR Systems has submitted to Project Catalyst’s Fund 15, both focused on strengthening Cardano’s data, governance, and trust infrastructure. Our propo… --- ## [MOBR Systems Proposals for Fund 14: Building the Intelligence Layer for Cardano](https://forum.cardano.org/t/mobr-systems-proposals-for-fund-14-building-the-intelligence-layer-for-cardano/149780)
**Author:** [@mobr.ai](https://forum.cardano.org/u/mobr.ai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 14:33 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/mobr-systems-proposals-for-fund-14-building-the-intelligence-layer-for-cardano/149780 "2026-01-14T14:33:11Z")
Hello Cardano community! :waving\_hand: We at MOBR Systems are excited to share the work we’ve been doing and the vision driving our proposals for Project Catalyst Fund 14. We envision a future where Cardano brings a tru… --- ## [Catalyst 2025 Proposal by Input Output: Advancing Decentralised Community Innovation Funding & Infrastructure](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-2025-proposal-by-input-output-advancing-decentralised-community-innovation-funding-infrastructure/145102)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2026 12:51 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-2025-proposal-by-input-output-advancing-decentralised-community-innovation-funding-infrastructure/145102 "2026-01-13T12:51:50Z")
:waving\_hand: As Cardano’s governance matures, the need for robust, decentralized, and efficient innovation funding becomes mission-critical. Project Catalyst has already made significant strides, supporting well ove… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #128: Enjoy Holiday Season & See You In 2026](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-128-enjoy-holiday-season-see-you-in-2026/152056)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 December 2025 17:22 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-128-enjoy-holiday-season-see-you-in-2026/152056 "2025-12-27T17:22:44Z")
Hello beautiful soul, The holiday season is here, and it’s time for us to slow down, reflect, and recharge. Before the Catalyst Team signs off to sharpen our tools for 2026, we want to celebrate a landmark year. Whe… --- ## [The Catalyst Transparency Gap: Off-Chain Costs, Technical Debt, and the Voltaire Transition](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-catalyst-transparency-gap-off-chain-costs-technical-debt-and-the-voltaire-transition/152118)
**Author:** [@shaggyrax](https://forum.cardano.org/u/shaggyrax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2025 01:09 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-catalyst-transparency-gap-off-chain-costs-technical-debt-and-the-voltaire-transition/152118 "2025-12-26T01:09:50Z")
As we close out 2025, the Cardano ecosystem faces a dual-governance reality. While the protocol has successfully transitioned to the Voltaire era (CIP-1694), Project Catalyst remains largely anchored to a legacy, off-cha… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #127: Last Call For Reviews!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-127-last-call-for-reviews/151866)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2025 16:46 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-127-last-call-for-reviews/151866 "2025-12-13T16:46:21Z")
Hello beautiful soul! Did you know? The Project Catalyst team runs one of the busiest customer service helpdesks in the Cardano ecosystem, having just hit 5,000 support tickets for the year. When you look at that nu… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #126: 761 proposals from 540 proposers! What's next?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-126-761-proposals-from-540-proposers-whats-next/151679)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2025 08:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-126-761-proposals-from-540-proposers-whats-next/151679 "2025-12-05T08:23:35Z")
Hello beautiful soul! Aaaand that’s a wrap. For now. Fund15 submissions are officially closed and here’s the headline: 700+ proposals from 540 proposers, supported by 1,500 reviewers. What this all means? Less noise… --- ## [Submitting a Proposal in Upcoming Fund15? Read This First](https://forum.cardano.org/t/submitting-a-proposal-in-upcoming-fund15-read-this-first/149527)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2025 07:52 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/submitting-a-proposal-in-upcoming-fund15-read-this-first/149527 "2025-12-02T07:52:22Z")
Hello beautiful soul! If you are planning to submit a proposal for Fund15 (dates to be yet announced), please read this important update regarding eligibility requirements. As we continue to improve our processes, al… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #125: Submit Your Proposal By Nov 27, 6AM UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-125-submit-your-proposal-by-nov-27-6am-utc/151229)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 11:24 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-125-submit-your-proposal-by-nov-27-6am-utc/151229 "2025-11-26T11:24:54Z")
Hello beautiful soul, The time has come. We are overjoyed to announce that Fund15 is officially open and accepting proposal submissions. If you missed our official launch town hall couple weeks back - catch up and rew… --- ## [Get to Know: Sumbu Labs!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/get-to-know-sumbu-labs/149884)
**Author:** [@Virna\_Amrita](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Virna_Amrita)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2025 06:32 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/get-to-know-sumbu-labs/149884 "2025-10-17T06:32:44Z")
Reintroducing: Sumbu Labs🪩 A team behind the technical work for @CARdano\_Records which is a funded project in Fund13🧑‍💻 Well-finished and now ready to level up with the proposals in Fund14. Cast your vote and get rea… --- ## [The Moment We've All Been Waiting For: Fund14 Results Are Live!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for-fund14-results-are-live/150420)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2025 19:06 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for-fund14-results-are-live/150420 "2025-10-14T19:06:16Z")
Hello Beautiful Soul, The time has finally come. After weeks of dedication, collaboration, and anticipation, the official results for Fund14 are in. First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to every single person wh… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #124: Fund14 Voting Is Open!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-124-fund14-voting-is-open/149726)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2025 08:18 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-124-fund14-voting-is-open/149726 "2025-10-04T08:18:07Z")
Hello beautiful soul, Let’s turn back the clock: where were you five years ago? I remember it like it was yesterday, glued to my computer screen, eagerly waiting for the stream to go live. On September 16, 2020, the … --- ## [My Cardano proposal is already running locally. Here's my story of coding through 4 years of conflict in Tigray to get it here](https://forum.cardano.org/t/my-cardano-proposal-is-already-running-locally-heres-my-story-of-coding-through-4-years-of-conflict-in-tigray-to-get-it-here/150032)
**Author:** [@snackshell](https://forum.cardano.org/u/snackshell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2025 15:43 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/my-cardano-proposal-is-already-running-locally-heres-my-story-of-coding-through-4-years-of-conflict-in-tigray-to-get-it-here/150032 "2025-10-02T15:43:43Z")
There are 3 days remaining to vote in #ProjectCatalyst. I submitted a proposal “Aegis: Your AI Security Guardian” but this is more than a piece of code for me… ​I am a self-taught solo developer from Tigray, Ethiopia. I… --- ## [A Catalyst proposal to publish culturally adapted Cardano education in 10+ African languages,open-source, community-driven, and delivered in 7 months for ₳45,278.](https://forum.cardano.org/t/a-catalyst-proposal-to-publish-culturally-adapted-cardano-education-in-10-african-languages-open-source-community-driven-and-delivered-in-7-months-for-45-278/149956)
**Author:** [@K\_H11](https://forum.cardano.org/u/K_H11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2025 11:10 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/a-catalyst-proposal-to-publish-culturally-adapted-cardano-education-in-10-african-languages-open-source-community-driven-and-delivered-in-7-months-for-45-278/149956 "2025-09-30T11:10:01Z")
Publishing Cardano Knowledge in Africa’s 10 Key Tongues We’ll create 150+ open-source articles in 10 major African languages (Amharic, Swahili, Hausa, Yoruba, Zulu, Somali, Oromo, Tigrinya, Arabic, French-creole). Conte… --- ## [Get to Know about Sumbu Labs!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/get-to-know-about-sumbu-labs/149879)
**Author:** [@Virna\_Amrita](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Virna_Amrita)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2025 05:10 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/get-to-know-about-sumbu-labs/149879 "2025-09-29T05:10:24Z")
Reintroducing: Sumbu Labs🪩 A team behind the technical work for @CARdano\_Records which is a funded project in Fund13🧑‍💻 Well-finished and now ready to level up with the proposals in Fund14. Cast your vote and get rea… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #123: Voting Snapshot Done. What's next?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-123-voting-snapshot-done-whats-next/149359)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2025 10:43 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-123-voting-snapshot-done-whats-next/149359 "2025-09-13T10:43:23Z")
Hello beautiful soul, Another week flew by in Catalyst land! We hope you didn’t miss the wallet registration snapshot on September 11. This means we are gearing up for the Fund14 voting window, scheduled to open on S… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #122 - Reviews are in. Moderation next](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-122-reviews-are-in-moderation-next/149200)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 05:11 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-122-reviews-are-in-moderation-next/149200 "2025-09-08T05:11:18Z")
Hello beautiful soul, And just like that, two weeks of diligent work from our Community Reviewers are complete. A sincere thank you to all the souls who have participated so far. Your effort has been nothing short of… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #121: We Swapped the Engine Mid-flight!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-121-we-swapped-the-engine-mid-flight/148928)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2025 14:53 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-121-we-swapped-the-engine-mid-flight/148928 "2025-08-30T14:53:42Z")
Hello beautiful soul, The first week of the Community Review is officially behind us, and what a milestone it’s been! Catalyst Fund14 marks a massive step forward. For the first time ever (in addition to submissions … --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #120: Community Review is LIVE!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-120-community-review-is-live/148660)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2025 20:42 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-120-community-review-is-live/148660 "2025-08-22T20:42:38Z")
Hello there, beautiful soul! What a fantastic week in the world of Catalyst. After nearly a year’s break since submissions were last open (October 2024), the community is back in action - and what a show of force i… --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #119: Finalize Your Ideas by Aug 18](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-119-finalize-your-ideas-by-aug-18/148380)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2025 15:55 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-119-finalize-your-ideas-by-aug-18/148380 "2025-08-15T15:55:57Z")
Hello there, beautiful soul! Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into your proposals so far. The final deadline is August 18 at 6:00 AM UTC when Catalyst App will close, and we want to ensure your submissio… --- ## [🚀 Launching Catalyst Fund14: Gathering Ideas, Honouring Governance, and Powering Forward](https://forum.cardano.org/t/launching-catalyst-fund14-gathering-ideas-honouring-governance-and-powering-forward/147564)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2025 09:53 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/launching-catalyst-fund14-gathering-ideas-honouring-governance-and-powering-forward/147564 "2025-08-15T09:53:22Z")
:rocket: Launching Catalyst Fund14: Gathering Ideas, Honouring Governance, and Powering Forward Ready for the next round of start up innovation on Cardano? Catch up on the latest via this Fund14 introduction blog post … --- ## [Catalyst Fund14 is Open: Submit Your Ideas by Aug 18](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-fund14-is-open-submit-your-ideas-by-aug-18/147903)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 17:06 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-fund14-is-open-submit-your-ideas-by-aug-18/147903 "2025-08-01T17:06:08Z")
Hello there, beautiful soul! The moment we’ve been building towards is here. We are thrilled to announce that Fund14 is now officially open for proposal submissions. This is your opportunity to bring your innovative … --- ## [Catalyst Weekly #118: Accelerating Cardano](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-118-accelerating-cardano/147369)
**Author:** [@dannyribar](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dannyribar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2025 20:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-118-accelerating-cardano/147369 "2025-07-12T20:27:13Z")
Hello there, beautiful soul! Time really flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? And it seems to zoom by twice as fast in the Cardano world! Our community has been buzzing with energy, diving headfirst into the fi… [Next page](https://forum.cardano.org/tag/catalyst-fund/478.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=catalyst-fund)