Primary features

The DFINITY Foundation is a Swiss‑based not‑for‑profit research organisation advancing the Internet Computer blockchain and its ecosystem.

Research & Development: Builds core protocol technologies and cryptography for ICP.
Ecosystem Grants: Funds and supports developers and teams building on ICP.
Accelerator Programmes: Runs structured programmes to boost Web3 startups on ICP.
Open Innovation: Publishes research, patents, and open‑source tools for the community.

DFINITY Foundation combines cutting‑edge science and developer support to drive adoption of the Internet Computer.

Algorithmic governance

Network Nervous System (NNS) for decision‑making

Ecosystem focus

Facilitates developers, teams and grants to grow ICP

Blockchain users, developers and businesses can leverage the DFINITY Foundation and ICP ecosystem to build scalable on‑chain services and tap into a vibrant Web3 stack.

Unlimited scalability: Build dApps that scale without traditional IT constraints.
Trustless execution: Smart‑contract services can serve directly via the blockchain.
Ecosystem access: Gain support, tooling and grants via DFINITY‑backed programmes.
Next‑gen infrastructure: Run services on a blockchain designed to serve the open web.

The DFINITY Foundation exists to enable developers and organisations to reimagine the internet and build services entirely on‑chain with the Internet Computer.