Overview

The Road to Devcon 8 India Ecosystem Program supports grassroots initiatives that contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem's growth and resilience ahead of Devcon 8. The program empowers local projects, builders, and ecosystem contributors to create meaningful spaces for learning, experimentation, and coordination - both online and in-person. Supported formats include meetups, bootcamps, hackathons, roundtables, academic collaborations, and other community-driven initiatives.

Key Details

• Location: India (or initiatives targeting Indian audiences)
• Financial Support: Up to $500 USD
• Application Opens: March 25, 2026
• Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
• Initiative Window: May 15 – October 15, 2026

What Support Includes

• Up to $500 USD in financial support
• Visibility and amplification across Devcon channels
• Non-financial support (connections, guidance, coordination)
• Limited Devcon tickets (free or discounted), based on contribution and availability

Eligibility

Hard Requirements

• Based in India or targeting Indian audiences
• Clear alignment with Ethereum ecosystem
• Publicly accessible event link or registration page
• Demonstrates potential to drive engagement with Devcon
• Initiative must create a positive impact for Devcon and the local Ethereum ecosystem
• Budget breakdown required if requesting funds
• Financial support requests may not exceed $500 USD; ticket requests may not exceed 5
• Eligible initiatives must take place between May 15 and October 15, 2026
• Commitment to promote Devcon across channels
• Commitment to share post-event outcomes/report
• Shows awareness of Ethereum's core values (CROPS) and how they may be reflected in the initiative

Soft Requirements

• Follow the submission form template provided in Resources

How to Apply

1. Review the submission form template
2. Submit your application before April 20, 2026 via the ESP application page

Resources

• Apply
• Submission Form Template
• Devcon
• EF Devcon on X