👨‍💻Founders/Builders Guideline

Build fast. Build right. Build on Polkadot.

Whether you’re validating your first idea or launching your third product, OpenGuild gives you direct access to the people, tools, and capital you need to build your Web3 startup — fast, lean, and aligned with the Polkadot vision.

Why Build on Polkadot with OpenGuild?

• Plug into a founder-first network: We’re more than a dev guild — we’re your go-to operator layer for building across product, growth, funding, and team formation.

• You’re not alone: OpenGuild offers 24/7 founder support, grant help, and matchmaking with trusted contributors (engineers, designers, GTM leads).

• Move from idea to MVP fast with SDKs, starter kits, and pre-approved grant paths

Access OpenGuild Discord to get immediately support from OG Team.

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🧰 Instant-Start Toolkit for Builders

Tool / Resource	Description
🧱 OpenHack MVP Template	Pre-scaffolded dApp template using Substrate SDK + frontend starter (React/TypeScript)
🎨 UI Starter Kits	Figma-ready UI assets, wallet flows, onboarding UX for Polkadot builders
🧠 Idea Validation Canvas	Notion-based template to define problem, target user, Web3-native value prop
💰 Grant Application Starter Pack	Polkadot pitch deck template + budget calculator + Notion checklist
🤝 Contributor Matching Form	Find co-founders, developers, or advisors through our internal matchmaking
🌐 Builder Opportunity Board	Explore RFPs & funding calls to align your idea with what the ecosystem needs
📚 Knowledge Base	How-to guides for MVP scoping, Substrate integration, funding, and go-to-market

🧭 How We Support Founders

Support Layer	What You Get
🧑‍🏫 Mentorship on Demand	Weekly office hours + personal intros to ecosystem mentors (growth, tech, funding)
✍️ Grant Navigation	Advising on writing, submitting, and iterating on Polkadot grant proposals
💬 24/7 Builder Channel	Always-on Discord support – fast feedback from core contributors
🎯 Product Review Calls	Share progress with other founders, get feedback, find users
🧩 Partner Integrations	Help introduction for integrating with ecosystem players' products.
🌎 IRL Opportunities	Join hackcamps, founder retreats, and demo days via OpenGuild network