# Project Submission Process
If you're looking to secure funding in the upcoming Octant funding Epoch, known as the "Allocation Window," follow the steps outlined in this document. First, ensure your project meets Octant's funding eligibility criteria.
# Step 1: Join the Octant Discord Server
Engage with our community by joining our Discord server (opens new window).
Start by completing our captcha verification in the _captcha_verification! (opens new window) channel to gain full access to community channels.
Our Discord is a dynamic space for exchanging ideas, resolving queries, and starting discussions about projects, promoting collaboration. Introduce yourself in the Introductions (opens new window) channel.
Being actively engaged with the Octant community on Discord will increase your chances of successfully securing funding through the GLM lockers allocating their rewards to your project. This step is not strictly a requirement but more a recommendation to help your project succeed in your Octant journey. If you prefer a submission path without using Discord, reach out to [email protected] after completing the submission form below.
# Step 2: Complete Submission Form and Eligibility Check
Submit your project details through the Octant Applications form (opens new window). Once submitted, directly message the Octant_Submissions (opens new window) Discord account. This initiates a review of how well your proposal aligns with our mission and starts a guidance conversation. Feel free to include any questions you have. If you're unable to direct message the account, your Discord account privacy settings might be blocking you.
Filling out the Octant Applications form is mandatory. Ensure you provide all necessary project details as this form will form the foundation of your submission.
Failure to complete this step before eligibility check deadline means you cannot move forward with securing funding in the current epoch.
# Step 3: Community Discussion and Formalized Submission
Proceeding from a successful conversation with Octant_Submissions, continue to formalize your proposal for the Octant community to review:
- Create an Octant Discuss (opens new window) account and post, following the project proposal template.
- Cross-post it onto the Discord project-submissions forum (opens new window) featuring your project's title, a tag, a TL;DR, and a link to your Discuss post. To get a bit more attention, you can also share into the #general channel.
The aim is to engage the community to boost your project's likelihood of funding. Hosting events for deeper engagement is recommended, and Octant is here to support your efforts.
Ensure you complete this step and the Project Information Submission below by the Project Information Submission deadline.
# Step 4: Project Information Submission
All new projects that have finalized their proposals are required to submit their project details for potential inclusion in the Octant App (opens new window).
This information can be submitted in the Project Information Submission form (opens new window) by the date indicated below. For a glimpse of how your project might be presented, visit the Octant App projects section (opens new window). The ETH address will be displayed in the project's URL. The designated wallet address should not have any GLM locked into Octant App. In addition, using project funding from Octant to buy GLM and lock into Octant is prohibited and can result in removal.
Projects from previous Epochs are also welcome to update their information in the Octant App with the Information Update Request form (opens new window) by the same Project Information Submission Deadline.
# Community Voting
The community will engage in a Snapshot vote to determine the shortlist for the upcoming Allocation Window. Depending on the number of open slots available, and how your project performs by the vote of the Octant community, your project may or may not be included. This stage offers you an opportunity to showcase your project's strengths and rally community support.
# Key-Dates and Deadlines
- Projects Submissions and Eligibility Check: November 18, 2024 - December 5, 2024
- Project Updates Deadline: December 10, 2024
- Snapshot Vote: December 12, 2024 - December 17, 2024
- Allocation Window: January 11, 2025 - January 25, 2025
# Continuations and Reporting
# Projects previously funded in Octant
Projects previously funded in Octant that want to continue participating in the Octant have reporting requirements. You will need to update (with a reply to your project thread) your Discuss post (opens new window) with your relevant template found in the reporting section.
Your project is also required to maintain a Karma GAP (opens new window) profile for your project. Once completed, we'd recommend getting more visibility on your update by sharing it in the Octant Discord. Failure to complete your reporting by the Project Information Submission Deadline will result in exclusion from the upcoming Allocation Window.
# Projects yet to be funded in Octant
If you passed the eligibility but never successfully received funding, create a short-term update on your Discuss post then re-engage with the community in the Octant Discord general channel by linking your update, seeking feedback for improvements, and sharing achievements since the last epoch. Contact the team on the Octant_Submissions once you feel you've completed this step. Successfully re-engaging before the Eligibility Check Deadline will ensure your inclusion in the Snapshot vote. Projects that fail to secure funding in two consecutive epochs will have a one-epoch cooldown period before they can participate in Octant again.
# Projects opting out of the next epoch
Please leave a reply on your Discuss post (opens new window) mentioning that you won't be participating in Epoch X. We also encourage you to stay engaged with the Octant community. It's an excellent opportunity to build relationships with projects that share your vision for a more open and decentralized future. Remember, a rising tide lifts all boats, and we look forward to seeing your project grow and potentially rejoin in future epochs.
# Project Information Updates Requests
If your project is included in the upcoming Allocation Window and you would like to update the information in the Octant app for your project, please fill out this Information Update Request form (opens new window) before the Project Information Submission Deadline.