Canton

Canton Partners Program

Qualified organizations able to take institutions live on Canton.

Every Canton Partner is vetted by Canton Foundation, with verified credentials and a record of delivery on the network.

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Build · Grow · ScaleThree ways partners help
Foundation VettedVerified credentials and delivery
Certification SupportFor program applicants

Three Ways Partners Help

Canton Partners are organized by how they help institutions, from the first build to multi-market adoption.

GROW

Fund and Run What You've Built

Capital and infrastructure partners on Canton Network for Institutions.

Choose Your Path

I Am Looking for a Partner

Find partners vetted by Canton Foundation to help you build, grow and scale on Canton.

Find a Partner

I Want to Become a Canton Partner

Find your partner type, see what it takes to qualify, and apply.

See How to Qualify

Your Path to Canton Partner

Every partner follows the same four steps. What meeting the criteria involves depends on the partner type.

  1. Choose Your Partner TypePick the type that matches what you offer.
  2. ApplyComplete the short interest form for that partner type.
  3. Meet the CriteriaComplete the requirements for your type, set out below.
  4. Get ListedAfter onboarding with the Foundation, your profile goes live and institutions can request introductions.
Select your partner type

Build Partners

Technology & ImplementationSecurity · Criteria Coming Soon

For system integrators and development shops.

01

Business Case

Foundation-led workshops on why institutions choose Canton and where your team fits in delivering it.

02

Technical Labs

DevRel-led workshops with hands-on labs. Leave with a working local environment.

03

Certify

Self-paced, with DevRel office hours and a forum channel.

Canton Developer Certification →
04

Prove It

Run a validator node, deploy a DAR and execute a smart contract on DevNet. DevRel verifies.

05

Join and Get Listed

Apply, complete onboarding with the Foundation, and appear in the partner directory.

Not sure which certification to get? Start with Foundations. A team that finds it too basic can move forward. Teams applying through the program receive a coupon that waives the exam fee.

What It Takes & What You Get

Requirements depend on your partner type. Recognition is the same for every Canton Partner.

What It Takes

TECHNOLOGY & IMPLEMENTATION

  • A delivery or solution lead attends the business case workshops; every engineer on the track attends the technical labs.
  • At least 2 engineers or 15% of the Canton team, whichever is greater, hold a current Daml 3 certificate.
  • A validator node running, a DAR deployed and a smart contract executed on DevNet.
  • Evidence of delivery: at least one completed POC or live deployment on Canton.
  • Annual confirmation that the certification threshold is still met.
Become a Partner

What You Get

EVERY CANTON PARTNER

  • Listing as an official Canton Partner, with verified certifications and delivery record.
  • Free certification for your engineers through the program.
  • Visibility when institutions ask the Foundation for delivery partners.
  • Invitations to partner roundtables, workshops and ecosystem events.
  • Co-marketing opportunities, including participation in program launches.

Find a Partner

Browse organizations that have met the Canton Partners criteria. Each profile shows verified credentials and delivery records, so institutions can choose for themselves.

Browse the Partner Directory
  • View ProfilesCertifications, delivery record and partner type at a glance.
  • Request an IntroductionConnect directly with the partner that fits your project.

Partner Spotlight

Success stories from activated Canton Partners.

Coming Soon

Taking Institutions Live in Korea

Korea is an early model for the program. The full story from a launch partner is coming soon.

Read the Story

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility, certification and listing for the Canton Partners Program.

Do we need Daml experience to apply?
No. Teams new to Canton start on the Daml 3 Foundations path and learn from first principles.
We built on Daml 2. Which track do we take?
The Daml 2→3 Bridge, if you can show prior Daml 2 delivery work or Daml 2 certified engineers. If in doubt, start with Foundations.
Do older Daml certifications count?
Partner recognition is based on the current Daml 3 certifications. Earlier certifications cover concepts that have changed in Canton Network 3.x.
How much does certification cost?
For the tracks that require certification there is no cost. For those that would like to pursue it outside the program requirements, the cost is $150 per exam.
What about the rest of the tracks?
Criteria are coming soon. Register interest and we'll contact you when they open.
We're already on the Ecosystem page. Can we apply?
Yes. The Ecosystem page lists everyone building on Canton; the partner directory lists organizations that have met the Canton Partners criteria.
How long does certification take?
Typically two to four weeks for a committed team.
Does the Foundation recommend specific partners?
No. The directory shows verified credentials and delivery records, so institutions can choose for themselves.
How do we stay listed?
Partners confirm each year that they still meet the requirements.

Take Institutions Live on Canton Network

Join the organizations building Canton's delivery capacity across markets.

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