Seeking Sustainable Sponsorship for Hologram

I'm Bart Blast, the creator of Hologram. For over 5 years, I've been working on this full-stack Elixir web framework that automatically transpiles Elixir to JavaScript, bringing the language to the browser. Nearly 3 of those years have been full-time Hologram development.

The reality is simple: Without sustainable sponsorship, I cannot continue working on Hologram full-time. Either development significantly slows down as I prioritize contract work, or I continue this unsustainable pace and burn out. Neither option is good for Hologram or the community that's already depending on it.

Endorsed by José Valim and Elixir Community

Before diving into the numbers, it's important to understand that Hologram has earned recognition and support from the highest levels of the Elixir ecosystem:

Hologram's Growing Impact

Hologram has generated significant traction that demonstrates real interest in bringing pure Elixir to the frontend:

GitHub Activity

Since project inception

Website & Social Media Engagement

Last 11 months

Production Use

While Hex downloads remain modest (~1.5K) due to the current involved installation process, developers are already experimenting with Hologram and even using it in production environments. The upcoming standalone mode will reduce installation to just 2 terminal commands, removing both the Phoenix requirement and the barrier for developers who simply want to try the framework.

Community Response

The feedback from the Elixir community has been incredibly encouraging. Here's what developers are saying:

The Challenge: Building an Entire Ecosystem

To understand why Hologram requires full-time dedication, you need to grasp the project's scope. This isn't just another framework - Hologram's scope essentially encompasses:

That's right - Hologram is effectively building the equivalent of multiple major frameworks combined into one cohesive solution. Each of these components represents years of work by entire teams, yet Hologram aims to integrate all these capabilities into a unified, pure Elixir experience.

After working on Hologram full-time for almost 3 years now, I've come to realize that this kind of project requires sustained, uninterrupted focus to make meaningful progress - working part-time simply won't move the needle significantly. Beyond the deep technical work, I also need to manage the project, answer community questions, review pull requests, maintain documentation, and support users. The current situation where I'm splitting time between contract work and Hologram means constant context-switching, lost momentum, and an inability to give both the codebase and the community the attention they deserve. This isn't sustainable, and more importantly, it's not fair to the community that's already depending on Hologram.

Why This Matters

Hologram represents a unique opportunity for the Elixir ecosystem. While LiveView revolutionized server-driven interactivity, Hologram brings Elixir to the client - enabling instant UI, offline apps, and modern frontend capabilities without JavaScript.

Sponsorship Opportunities

I'm looking for individuals and organizations who believe in Hologram's vision and want to support its development. Here are the sponsorship tiers (custom amounts are also welcome):

Note: The tiers above are starting points, not limitations. I'm open to creative sponsorship arrangements that work for both parties - whether that involves roadmap influence, consulting services, technical support, custom branding, or other ideas you might have. Every organization has different needs, and I want to find solutions that provide genuine value. Let's talk.

How to Support Hologram

Visit my GitHub Sponsors page to choose a tier and begin your sponsorship:

Ready to Support Hologram?

Your sponsorship makes a real difference in keeping this project alive and thriving.

Sponsor

Other Ways to Help

• Share this post - Help me reach potential sponsors by sharing in your network, on social media, or at meetups
• Advocate for corporate sponsorship - If your company is interested in Hologram, consider advocating within your organization for project sponsorship
• Consider consulting - If you think Hologram could benefit your organization, I'm available for consulting to help explore its potential for your specific needs
• Spread the word - Talk about Hologram at meetups, conferences, or in your local Elixir community