> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avnu.fi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Propulsion Program

> Get up to $1M in gas fee coverage from Starknet Foundation

The **Starknet Foundation Propulsion Program** provides gas fee subsidies for projects building on Starknet. If approved, the Foundation funds your credits - you sponsor transactions without paying for gas yourself.

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  <Card title="Up to $1M coverage" icon="dollar-sign">
    Substantial gas fee subsidies
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monthly USD payments" icon="calendar">
    Regular reimbursements, not locked tokens
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Apply">
    Submit your application at [propulsion.starknet.org](https://propulsion.starknet.org)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up Portal">
    Sign up at [portal.avnu.fi](https://portal.avnu.fi), create your API key, and check "Propulsion grantee" during onboarding
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrate">
    Add Paymaster to your dApp - see [Gasfree integration](/docs/paymaster/gasfree)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Your credits are funded by the Foundation. Track usage in the Portal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **Propulsion covers gas costs.** The Portal provides visibility - see your remaining credits, burn rate, and transaction analytics.
</Info>

## Good fits

* **User onboarding** - First transactions free
* **Gaming** - Seamless in-game actions
* **DeFi** - Subsidize LP transactions to bootstrap TVL
* **DAO governance** - Increase voter participation

## Get started

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  <Card title="Apply to Propulsion" icon="rocket" href="https://propulsion.starknet.org">
    Submit your application
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up Portal" icon="gauge" href="https://portal.avnu.fi">
    Create your API key
  </Card>
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