Re:Tyk: Micro-grants for side projects
by peter_d_sherman on Friday March 20, 2020 @02:59PM
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How do I receive the funding?
"We’re not giving away cash money. If you are successful, we will make a payment directly to a product or service provider that you have specified – or an alternative that we suggest – that you need for your side project to grow."
Now that is brilliant!
Yes, usually side projects get stuck on one or more aspects -- like not being to find the right dedicated server provider, or what have you...
By not giving the money directly, they eliminate a whole class of applicants that might apply for, but not really need the money...
How do I receive the funding?
"We’re not giving away cash money. If you are successful, we will make a payment directly to a product or service provider that you have specified – or an alternative that we suggest – that you need for your side project to grow."
Now that is brilliant!
Yes, usually side projects get stuck on one or more aspects -- like not being to find the right dedicated server provider, or what have you...
By not giving the money directly, they eliminate a whole class of applicants that might apply for, but not really need the money...
So again, brilliant!