Sponsor 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.
Hologram is a full-time effort. Sponsorships allow me to focus on development, support the community, and push the roadmap forward. Every new sponsor helps expand what's possible.
Endorsed by Josรฉ Valim and Elixir Community
Hologram has earned recognition and support from the highest levels of the Elixir ecosystem:
Watch my ElixirConf EU 2025 presentation on Hologram
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 (2K+) 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:
More feedback from the community:
- Pal on ElixirForum: "Loving Hologram btw. It's a thing of beauty."
- Matt Miller on ElixirForum: "I now get crazy responsive stuff with each keystroke..."
- bdunks on Hacker News: "I've just read through the entire documentation end-to-end. It's very clear and well written."
- Bunny Lushington on Reddit: "It's dead simple - the docs take 20 minutes to read and seems to handle all the JS that I don't want to write ... like all of it."
The Scope: Building an Entire Ecosystem
Hologram is an ambitious project. 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.
This kind of project requires sustained, uninterrupted focus to make meaningful progress. Beyond the deep technical work, there's project management, community questions, pull request reviews, documentation, and user support. Sponsorships make it possible to dedicate the time all of this deserves.
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
If you or your organization believe in Hologram's vision, consider supporting its development. Here are the sponsorship tiers (custom amounts are also welcome):
Early Adopter
You're excited about Hologram's vision and want to support its development from the ground up.
- Your name in the README.md pioneers section
- GitHub Sponsor badge
Framework Visionary
You see Hologram's potential to transform Elixir web development and want to play a bigger role.
- Recognition in release announcements
- All previous tier benefits
Innovation Partner
Your company believes in Hologram's vision and wants to help shape its future.
- Small company logo on Hologram's website homepage
- Small company logo in README.md
- All previous tier benefits
Strategic Ally
Your organization wants to be at the forefront of Hologram's development.
- Prominent logo placement on each documentation page
- Large company logo on Hologram's website homepage
- Large company logo in README.md
- All previous tier benefits
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:
Your sponsorship helps accelerate Hologram's development and grow the ecosystem.
Other Ways to Help
- Share this page - Help 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
Thank you for reading. Whether you become a sponsor, share this page, or simply continue following Hologram's journey - every bit of support helps.
Let's build the future of Elixir web development together :)
- Bart