Connecting and learning from each other is part of what makes the Clojure community generous and collaborative. Meetups create space for developers to exchange ideas, share projects, discuss approaches, and learn together. Keeping those meetups going consistently, though, takes time, resources, and help getting the word out.

To help with that, the Clojure team at Nu is launching an initiative to support community-led local meetups.

About the program

This is a lightweight support program for community‑run Clojure meetups:

• Organizers fully own the meetup: topics, content, speakers, format, and community.

• The goal is simple: make it easier for meetups to start and keep going.

• Nubank provides resources.

• Priority is given to recurring, in-person or hybrid meetups with a clear plan for continuity.

Who this is for

This program may be a good fit for people who:

• Already run a Clojure meetup or would like to start (or restart) one in their city/region,

• Have some experience with Clojure, or are actively learning it and want to help build a local community,

• Are willing to take responsibility for the environment, communication, and the meetup's cadence.

It’s a plus, but not a requirement, to:

• Have organized technical events before,

• Be active in the Clojure community (Slack, mailing lists, OSS, talks, etc.),

• Have a concrete idea of how to keep the meetup going over time.

What support is provided

Selected organizers will receive monthly financial support to cover basic meetup costs.

Support levels depend on the format (in-person, hybrid, online), location and relative costs, meetup frequency and scope, and the clarity and strength of the proposal.

What organizers are expected to do

Organizers are expected to:

• Run meetups with regular cadence,

• Focus on Clojure and related topics,

• Foster a welcoming, harassment‑free space,

• Fill out a brief questionnaire after each meetup.

How to apply

To apply, organizers will be asked to share:

1. • City/region,

   • Expected audience and format (talks, workshops, coding sessions, social, etc.),

   • Expected frequency,

   • Plan for promotion and ongoing engagement.

Application form: Clojure Meetup Pilot Program Application

The application asks for:

1. • Organizer information,

   • Meetup details,

   • Continuity plan,

   • The level of monthly support that would make the meetup sustainable, and how that support would be used.
     
     

Application timeline

• Applications open on Monday, August 3.

• Applications close on Sunday, September 13, 11:59 PM EDT, or once all slots are filled.

• Decisions will be shared between the third and fourth week of September.

What happens next

Selected organizers will be notified and onboarded.