Science fund · launching

Small science, big for people.

We're starting a fund for small, open research that helps people everywhere. Part of our work goes in, and so can yours.

Focus areas

Where we'll start.

Problems where a small amount of money and good engineering can change a lot of lives.

Health

Care that reaches everyone

Low-cost diagnostics and tools that work where clinics are far away.

Food & farming

Smarter small farms

Cheap sensors and open data that help smallholders grow more with less.

Climate

Local climate resilience

Simple tech that helps communities measure and adapt to a changing climate.

How the money flows

Every naira, accounted for.

01You giveOne time or monthly, through Paystack.
02We reviewResearchers propose small, open projects. We pick ones we can help ship.
03We fundMoney goes to the project, and our engineers can help build the tools.
04We reportEvery project and every naira is published in a quarterly ledger.

Founding donors

These spots are yours.

The first people to back the fund will be listed here, if they'd like to be.

Questions

Straight answers.

Are there projects yet?

Not yet. The fund is launching now. Founding donors help us back the first projects, and we'll email you when they're chosen.

Where does my money go?

Into the science fund only. We cover the payment fees, and every grant is listed in a public ledger each quarter.

Can I cancel a monthly donation?

Yes, any time. Paystack emails include a link to manage or cancel your subscription.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Not at the moment. We will update this page if that changes.

How do I propose a project?

Use the contact page and choose "Fund". Tell us the problem, who it helps, and what it would cost.