Google has announced a new fund for advanced web applications, which should include in its scope anything that "enhances the web as a platform for advanced applications."
Google admitted it doesn't have a precise definition of what "advanced apps" are, but said it generally considers them to be websites with an app-like interface and additional functionality important to the client.
The tech giant cited libraries and tools that make it easy to build advanced web apps, such as Bubblewrap enhancements and WebUSB-compatible drivers, as well as demo apps and tutorials showing use cases. Use "unique or powerful" for advanced web applications as examples of what they feel like investing in.
What is eligible for investment?
Google highlighted its earlier investments in the WebAssembly portable binary code format, its introduction of APIs like File System Access and WebTransport, and how those changes have helped bring apps like Photoshop to browsers around the world.
"While the Chrome team has worked hard to create new features, we are only responsible for a small part of the work," a Google spokesperson said. "Web application developers rely on many other members of the community who have built a robust ecosystem of APIs, tools, demo applications, and other materials."
They added: "To help recognize the importance of this work and allow more people to spend time on these projects, we are delighted to announce today the launch of the Advanced Web Applications Fund: a new fund to support the web as a platform for advanced applications. . Applications."
Interested in applying?
If you want to be considered for an investment, you will need to create a short document outlining what you offer and then complete this submission form.
Applicants submitting existing projects will also be able to submit a GitHub issue from their project.
All applicants will need an Open Collective account. You can apply for a personal project or propose a project that you think deserves support.
If you are not the project owner, you will need to ensure that key project officials are willing to accept the code changes for which you are seeking funding, as a prerequisite for sponsorship approval.
There's no deadline to apply, and Google says we'll evaluate proposals on an ongoing basis.