Hello, Anymal: $5M Grants to Build the Onchain Animal Economy

The global animal economy—a $6 trillion ecosystem spanning pet care, livestock, equine, aquaculture, wildlife, and sustainable animal-based industries—is plagued by inefficiencies, fragmented records, and outdated infrastructure. From disconnected veterinary systems to opaque supply chains, the barriers to innovation are enormous.

Today, the Anymal Foundation is proud to announce "Hello, Anymal...", a $5 million grant program designed to change that. For more details, read the official press release here., a $5 million grant program designed to change that. This inaugural initiative invites Web3 developers to build on Anymal Protocol—the world's first onchain identity layer for all animal industries.

Why Now?

The animal economy touches every corner of the world, but it's still operating on 20th-century infrastructure. Key records remain siloed. Data is lost, duplicated, or unverifiable. Meanwhile, innovators and entrepreneurs are locked out, unable to build solutions because the tools and infrastructure simply don't exist.

Anymal changes that.

Built on a dual-chain foundation using BASE and NEAR, the Anymal Protocol is designed for high availability, redundancy, and resilience. At its core is Anymal IDx (AIDX), a programmable, verifiable identity system for any animal—from pets to poultry, horses to fish. And with the rise of AI Agents, a new wave of intelligent animal care is emerging.

What is "Hello, Anymal..."?

Just like the iconic "Hello, World!" project that marks a developer's entry into a new environment, "Hello, Anymal..." is an invitation to explore a new frontier: decentralized animal identity and infrastructure.

Whether you're building AI-powered veterinary tools, decentralized insurance for livestock, or onchain supply chain transparency for sustainable sourcing, this is your launchpad.

Grant Tracks

• Starter Grants (up to $10K): Perfect for hackathons, prototypes, and early-stage builders.

• Project Grants (up to $50K): For products and tools that advance core functionality of the Anymal Protocol.

• Open Innovation Grants ($50K+): For ambitious, high-impact projects tackling identity, AI, insurance, DePIN, and beyond.

Who Should Apply?

Whether you're an independent builder, a Web3 startup, or an enterprise innovator, if you're passionate about transforming how the world interacts with animals, we want to hear from you.

Join the movement to build a future where animal data is secure, verifiable, and programmable.

Get Involved

The first round of grants is now open. Instead of a traditional application portal, we're starting where the builders already are: Telegram.

To apply to the grant program, click here: Apply Now

Let’s build the future of the animal economy—together, onchain.