Open Source Grants

OKBrain is offering grants for open-source projects that follow our core principles. Each grant covers a one-month project span.

What You Get

A $200 prepaid card to spend on cloud credits, hardware, or anything your project needs
You must spend the full $200 during your allocated month
Access to weekly office hours
Access to Hatch Maker Studio
An end-of-month presentation opportunity in front of technical panels and the public

The grant applies to a specific month. If you want to continue, you must reapply for subsequent months.

Criteria

You must currently reside in Sri Lanka
Your project must align with OKBrain's core principles
You must describe how you intend to use the funds
Your project must be open-source and you must maintain documentation throughout the timeline
You must use the MIT License
You retain all rights to your work
You keep all purchased hardware

OKBrain, Arunoda Susiripala, GDI4K Inc., and Hatch Works disclaim all liability for any actions taken, outcomes, or damages arising from the use of these grants. By accepting a grant, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your project and its consequences.

How It Works

One application per person per month
Three grants are approved each month
Applications open on the 1st of each month
Applications close on the last day of each month
Winners are announced on the 1st of the following month
Prepaid cards are distributed the same day as the announcement

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Contact

For more information, email us at hello@okbrain.org.