Funding HoloScript
HoloScript is an AI-Native Spatial Operating System for the agentic era, governed by the HoloScript Foundation. We need your support to sustain development, maintain compiler backends (see docs/NUMBERS.md for current count), and build the future of AI-native spatial infrastructure.
Why Fund HoloScript?
The Commons Model
Unlike proprietary platforms (Unity, Unreal), HoloScript is neutral infrastructure:
- ✅ No owner advantage: Even our reference implementation (Hololand) uses public APIs only
- ✅ Community-driven: Roadmap decided via RFC process, not corporate interests
- ✅ Open ecosystem: Anyone can build competing platforms (training, games, social VR)
Your sponsorship funds the commons, not a single company.
What Your Funding Supports
Compiler Maintenance (18+ backends)
- Unity, Unreal, Godot updates (quarterly breaking changes)
- New platform support (AndroidXR, Vision Pro, WebGPU enhancements)
- Performance optimization and bug fixes
Core Infrastructure
- Runtime execution layer (ThreeJSRenderer, physics engine)
- Parser and AST improvements
- Trait system expansion (growing — verify via NUMBERS.md)
Developer Experience
- VS Code extension enhancements
- AI integration (Brittney agent improvements)
- Documentation, tutorials, and examples
Community Growth
- Foundation operations (governance, legal, events)
- Grants for novel platforms built on HoloScript
- Conference sponsorships and spatial computing advocacy
Sponsorship Tiers
🥉 Bronze Tier - $1,000/month
For startups and small studios
Benefits:
- Logo on HoloScript website and README
- Quarterly progress reports
- Community Slack channel access
- Shoutout in monthly newsletter
Example Sponsors: Indie VR studios, spatial computing startups, AR agencies
🥈 Silver Tier - $5,000/month
For growing companies
Benefits (includes Bronze):
- Logo placement priority on website
- Direct Slack channel with core team
- Quarterly technical advisory calls
- Early access to experimental features
- Co-marketing opportunities (blog posts, case studies)
Example Sponsors: Mid-size game studios, enterprise VR training platforms, robotics companies
🥇 Gold Tier - $15,000/month
For strategic partners
Benefits (includes Silver):
- Foundation Board seat (1 year term)
- Roadmap influence via dedicated RFC process
- Dedicated integration support (4 hours/month)
- Named feature sponsorship ("Powered by [Company]")
- First-look at research and prototypes
Example Sponsors: Meta, Unity, Epic, Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft
💎 Platinum Tier - $50,000/month
For ecosystem leaders
Benefits (includes Gold):
- Foundation Steering Committee seat (strategic direction)
- Dedicated developer advocate (20% time)
- Custom integration engineering (8 hours/month)
- Joint research projects (academic papers, prototypes)
- Naming rights for major releases
Example Sponsors: Major platform companies, spatial computing leaders
Foundation Model
HoloScript is transitioning to a neutral foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit, similar to Linux Foundation, Apache Foundation).
Governance Structure
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Steering Committee (Platinum sponsors) │ ← Strategic direction
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Technical Board (Gold+ sponsors) │ ← Roadmap decisions
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Core Team (Foundation employees) │ ← Day-to-day development
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Community (RFC process, contributors) │ ← Feature proposals
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Why a Foundation?
- Neutral Ownership: No single company controls HoloScript
- Transparent Governance: RFC process for major decisions
- Sustainable Funding: Predictable income from corporate sponsors
- Talent Pipeline: Foundation employs core developers
- Legal Protection: Handles IP, trademarks, licensing
Grant Program
The HoloScript Foundation offers grants for:
Platform Grants ($10,000 - $50,000)
Build novel platforms on HoloScript:
- VR social platforms competing with Hololand
- Corporate training platforms (safety, onboarding)
- Robotics simulation platforms (ROS2/Gazebo)
- AR e-commerce platforms (furniture, fashion)
Requirements:
- Open-source under MIT license
- Uses public HoloScript APIs only
- Production deployment within 6 months
Research Grants ($5,000 - $25,000)
Academic research on spatial computing:
- LLM + spatial computing integration
- Performance optimization techniques
- Novel DSL patterns for VR/AR
Requirements:
- Published paper or open-source implementation
- Co-authored with HoloScript Foundation
Community Grants ($1,000 - $5,000)
Documentation, tutorials, tools:
- "Build Your Own Platform" guides
- Video tutorial series
- VS Code extension improvements
- Trait library expansions
Requirements:
- High-quality deliverable
- Benefits broad community
How Funds Are Used
2026 Budget (Projected)
| Category | Annual Cost | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Core Development | $800,000 | 40% |
| Full-time engineers (4) | $600,000 | |
| Contract developers | $200,000 | |
| Infrastructure | $200,000 | 10% |
| CI/CD, hosting, tools | $100,000 | |
| Legal, accounting | $100,000 | |
| Community | $400,000 | 20% |
| Documentation | $100,000 | |
| Grants program | $200,000 | |
| Events, marketing | $100,000 | |
| Research | $300,000 | 15% |
| Academic partnerships | $200,000 | |
| Experimental features | $100,000 | |
| Reserve | $300,000 | 15% |
| Emergency fund | $300,000 | |
| Total | $2,000,000 | 100% |
Funding Goal
Year 1 (2026): $2M total
- 3-4 Platinum sponsors ($50K/mo each) = $1.8M
- 8-10 Gold sponsors ($15K/mo each) = $1.4M
- 20-30 Silver sponsors ($5K/mo each) = $1.2M
- 50+ Bronze sponsors ($1K/mo each) = $600K
Target: 5 Platinum + 10 Gold + 20 Silver = ~$2M annually
One-Time Donations
Not ready for recurring sponsorship? Make a one-time contribution:
- GitHub Sponsors: github.com/sponsors/brianonbased-dev
- Open Collective: opencollective.com/holoscript
- Direct Donation: foundation@holoscript.net
Corporate Sponsorship
Interested in Gold/Platinum tier sponsorship?
Contact: sponsorship@holoscript.net
Include:
- Company name and size
- Why HoloScript matters to your business
- Desired sponsorship tier
- Timeline for decision
We'll schedule a call to discuss:
- Strategic alignment and goals
- Specific benefits and deliverables
- Contract terms and invoicing
- Board/committee participation
Individual Sponsors
Even small contributions help!
GitHub Sponsors (starting at $5/month):
- ❤️ Supporter ($5/mo): Name in BACKERS.md
- 🌟 Contributor ($25/mo): + Logo on website
- 🚀 Champion ($100/mo): + Monthly technical newsletter
- 🏆 Hero ($500/mo): + Direct access to core team Slack
FAQ
Why not VC funding?
Answer: VC funding creates conflicts of interest. Investors want returns, which pressures us to lock-in users or prioritize one platform over others. The commons model keeps HoloScript neutral.
How is this different from Unity/Unreal?
Answer: Unity and Unreal are proprietary companies that control their ecosystems. HoloScript is community-governed infrastructure. Your sponsorship funds neutral commons, not a competitor.
What if HoloScript dies?
Answer: MIT license means HoloScript can be forked and maintained by the community. The foundation provides stability, but the code is yours forever.
Can I sponsor specific features?
Answer: Gold+ sponsors can propose features via RFC process. We'll evaluate feasibility and prioritize based on community benefit. Named sponsorship available for major features.
How transparent is the foundation?
Answer: Fully transparent. We publish:
- Quarterly financial reports (revenue, expenses)
- Monthly development updates
- Annual impact reports
- Sponsor list and tier disclosures
Thank You
HoloScript exists because of our community and sponsors. Every contribution—code, documentation, or funding—builds the future of spatial computing.
Current Sponsors:
- [Your company here] (Platinum)
- [Your company here] (Gold)
- [Your company here] (Silver)
- ...and 150+ individual backers
Ready to sponsor? sponsorship@holoscript.net
Inspiration
HoloScript's funding model is inspired by successful open-source foundations:
- Linux Foundation: Neutral governance, corporate sponsors, community-driven
- LLVM Foundation: Compiler infrastructure, consortium model
- Apache Foundation: Meritocratic governance, project independence
- Rust Foundation: Corporate sponsors fund language development
We're building the AI-Native Spatial OS—let's build it together.
© 2026 HoloScript Foundation (in formation)