diff --git a/src/atocore/context/builder.py b/src/atocore/context/builder.py
index 2d4ad84..856bcd5 100644
--- a/src/atocore/context/builder.py
+++ b/src/atocore/context/builder.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ MEMORY_BUDGET_RATIO = 0.10  # 5% identity + 5% preference
 # for the Phase 9 reflection loop on the retrieval side. Budget sits
 # between identity/preference and retrieved chunks so a reinforced
 # memory can actually reach the model.
-PROJECT_MEMORY_BUDGET_RATIO = 0.15
+PROJECT_MEMORY_BUDGET_RATIO = 0.25
 PROJECT_MEMORY_TYPES = ["project", "knowledge", "episodic"]
 
 # Last built context pack for debug inspection