The Celo Builder Community is a global network of developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts dedicated to building a regenerative digital economy that promotes prosperity for all. By joining, you’ll have the opportunity to create onchain apps and tools that drive financial inclusion and support sustainable development on a global scale. Make sure to check out the local nodes to connect with builders in your region and attend networking events.
There are several ways to get started as a builder on Celo:
Sign up to Proof of Ship: Prove their impact, showcase progress, and earn rewards. Your onchain reputation unlocks access to grants, retro funding, airdrops, and other funding opportunities.
Join the Builder Community: Connect with like-minded individuals on platforms like Discord and the Celo Forum. You’ll find channels dedicated to everything from smart contract development to mobile-first dApp creation.
Join the office hour: Office Hours are an excellent way to learn about opportunities in the ecosystem, get feedback on your project and connect with the community. Find ecosystem events on our community event platform.
Apply for Grants: Celo has grants programs, like Prezenti and Celo Public Goods which supports projects that align with its mission to provide financial services to the next billion people.
Apply for an Accelerator: Check out Celo Camp, the accelerator focused on the Celo ecosystem. If you are not yet at that stage, they also offer Startup Pathway a program, that leads you through your first steps to becoming a founder.
