wow, since there seems to be quite a bit of interest in this, I'll definitely be writing up a project prospectus. Check back in January of 2014, which is when my 501(c)3 status will clear. It's a reasonably easy experiment and a yes/no answer can be figured out within two years (that's an overestimate).
some things are better not rushed? I'm planning on doing kickstarter-like campaigns, for sure. The paperwork for 501(c)3 is in the hands of the IRS, so, no reason not to wait.
Comments
wow, since there seems to be quite a bit of interest in this, I'll definitely be writing up a project prospectus. Check back in January of 2014, which is when my 501(c)3 status will clear. It's a reasonably easy experiment and a yes/no answer can be figured out within two years (that's an overestimate).
Why not run a kickstarter type thing and do this sooner, as a for-profit?
some things are better not rushed? I'm planning on doing kickstarter-like campaigns, for sure. The paperwork for 501(c)3 is in the hands of the IRS, so, no reason not to wait.
When you're ready you should check out Microryza: https://www.microryza.com/
They do crowdfunding for science stuff like this.
They aren't 501(c)3 and will only work with accredited research institutes.