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propel

propel

microgrants for hack clubbers

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See whereit goes.

Propel gives Hack Clubbers $50-$200 to experiment with new ideas and build projects.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Tell us what you want to make, why you want to make it, and what you need the money for.

  2. 02

    Get the grant

    If your application is accepted, you will receive a grant through HCB for the project.

  3. 03

    Log hours

    Track the time you spend working and send us short updates!

  4. 04

    Ship

    Post the project with a demo, photos, or a repository.

breakthroughs are exploratory.

Breakthroughs start when someone goes deep enough into a field to notice a problem everyone else has learned to ignore. Large institutions are not always good at this. Small groups of motivated people, with enough time and freedom to explore, can find what everyone else misses.
There is still plenty left to figure out in robotics, physics, biology, computing, and fields that do not have names yet.
Propel gives young people $50-$200 to start looking.

FAQ

What can I use the money for?

Anything you need to build the project. That could be electronic parts, materials, hosting, a domain, an API, or software.

What is the catch?

You have to log the hours you spend working and post updates as you go. We need to know that you are making progress on the project.

What counts as progress?

Code, sketches, failed attempts, prototypes, research, wiring, testing, and debugging all count. Progress does not have to look impressive, but it should show work and learning.

What happens when I finish?

You ship the project. Post a demo, some photos, a project page, or a repository so other people can see what you made.