The TON Foundation has launched a champion grant program to support ecological development.

Gate News bot message, starting from May 2025, the TON Foundation will launch a new funding strategy plan aimed at accelerating applications and initiating the next phase of the ecosystem's rise.

The team will focus on those who are poised for action, possess the vision and capability to change the entire ecosystem, and have a high impact. These outstanding projects will be named "TON Champions."

Funding for such projects will prioritize the following five high-growth verticals:

GameFi: On-chain games with real economic and social stickiness; Payment: Scalable seamless global crypto payments; In-app economy of Telegram: applications and bots that power the Telegram ecosystem; Simplified DeFi: Mobile-first financial tools accessible to everyone; AI: Agents, interfaces, and infrastructure built on TON and powered by AI.

TON champions will receive comprehensive support, including:

Developer rewards, accelerate product development;

Smart contract audit, ensuring trust and security;

User incentives to enhance attractiveness and participation;

Provide traffic support packages through Telegram and ecosystem partners.