SimplisticNode

Up to $1,000 to grow your community

Got a promising community idea, or one that just needs a push? We back up-and-coming communities with funding towards the things that actually help them take off.
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Incubator Program

$1,000

Up to, in value

  • Put towards services, not paid as cash
  • For communities under 3 months old
  • Short qualifying period
  • Limited places at a time

Not a cash advance

Instead of handing over cash, we put the funding towards the things that grow a community.

  • Server hosting

    Game servers, VPS or web hosting to give your community a fast, reliable home.

  • Branding

    Logos, banners and a look that makes your community stand out.

  • Websites

    A proper website or store to bring your members and content together.

  • Community management

    The tools and setup to run and grow a healthy, active community.

  • Scripts & assets

    Scripts, vehicles and other resources to make your servers your own.

How it works

From application to funding, here's what to expect.

  1. Apply

    Tell us about your community, your idea and what you'd put the funding towards.

  2. We review

    We look at every application and get in touch with the ones we'd like to back.

  3. Qualifying period

    We agree some goals and check in as your community finds its feet.

  4. Funding released

    We put the funding towards hosting, branding and the things that help you grow.

What we look for

A few things need to be true for us to back your community.

  • Your community is a brand-new idea, or a project less than 3 months old.
  • You complete a short qualifying period where we agree goals and check in.
  • You have an active or clearly-planned home (Discord, game server or similar).
  • You can clearly explain what you'd put the funding towards.
  • You're happy to credit SimplisticNode as your hosting partner.
  • You have a main point of contact who'll stay in touch during the program.
  • You agree to our terms and acceptable use policy.

Frequently asked questions

Still stuck? Real people are on live chat and Discord around the clock.

No. The funding isn't a cash advance. We put it towards services and assets that grow your community, like hosting, branding, websites, community tools and scripts.

Up to $1,000 in value, depending on your community, your plans and where the funding will make the most difference.

New community ideas and projects under 3 months old that show real promise, whether you're just starting out or a young community that needs a push.

A short period where we agree some goals and see how your community is progressing before we release funding. It keeps things fair and makes sure the support lands where it counts.

Server hosting, branding, websites, community management, and scripts, vehicles and other assets for your servers.

We take on a limited number at a time so we can give each community proper support rather than spreading ourselves thin.

Think your community has what it takes?

Tell us about it and what you'd do with the funding. We back the ones with real promise.

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