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Funding Proposals

Current Funding Applications

PowerCommons seeks sustainable funding to develop fully open processor implementations that serve the public interest. Our funding strategy prioritizes grants that respect project autonomy while enabling ambitious technical development.

Submitted Proposals

ProposalFunding BodyAmountDurationStatusDecision Date
A2O Core RevivalNLnet Foundation
(NGI Zero Core)
€50,0006 monthsUnder ReviewQ4 2025
PowerCommons SoCNLnet Foundation
(NGI Zero Core)
€50,00012 monthsUnder ReviewQ4 2025

Total Requested: €100,000


Funding Principles

  • Independence: No corporate control or restrictive IP agreements
  • Transparency: All funding sources and uses publicly disclosed
  • Community Benefit: Funds advance open hardware for all
  • Sustainability: Building long-term viability, not just short-term projects

How Funds Are Used

Development (70%)

Core developer compensation and critical infrastructure

Community (20%)

Documentation, education, and outreach

Operations (10%)

Administrative costs and contingency


All financial information is publicly disclosed in our quarterly transparency reports.