Yes but they say that if you email them they can consider you for a campaign. Which I did, a month ago, and I didn’t even get a general reply or acknowledgement of a received email.
Maybe someone that had/ still has an active campaign can tell us what were the waiting times before they received a response be it negative or positive?
Asking for a friend 
A friend (I have one) got their second campaign approved within 24 hours.
I will not disclose the friend.
I have to imagine my approach will likely fall on deaf ears. I am considering one for a big project in the CyberBrick category.
Thank you for the reply.
Wow 24h is really fast, do you happen to know how long it took for the first one?
I’ve even sent a follow-up email a couple of days ago, on the idea that maybe I’d get a response, but still nothing. Not a nice way of doing things if you ask me. (Not even an auto-reply system) 
The first one was for the launch, that needs to be excluded as those take ages as BL launches them when ready and they tend to drag them out like they did with CyberBrick.
indeed… i’m also working on a project that from outside looks so simple and easy. I even thought it would be easy for me before starting, but now, I have redesigned and reprinted so many parts. After each test print, something else comes up.
Of course, this depends on the level of quality you want from your models and if they are technical/useful models.
Until you don’t try it yourself, you don’t know how much work involves. It’s easy to have an idea, it’s hard to get a finished product and presentations, assembly info etc.
Also, it’s true that most of the projects are more like selling files, not actual crowdfunding. But, this “crowdfunding” tool on makerworld could work for both. (eg the keyboard project)
Why people is bothered by the fact it’s called “crowdfunding” or “market place” ?
I suppose bambu will add also market to sell models, until then … buy it if you think it’s worth it, or not.
PS: i wouldn’t work on my actual big project if would bring only makerworld points.
I think this crowdfunding is pushing the design quality more. (eg Relic rush game)
I’ve been thinking about this topic a lot more and how it relates to my goals within the community and life. I’m warming up to the whole thing a lot more as I work on my current project.
Life has changed a little, and 3d printing went from a side thing to something a little more centrally focused.
I’m not so keen on putting things behind paywalls, as it takes away from one of the core ethos I hold on 3d printing, which is sharing. So I ask myself this question, what value am I bringing to a crowdfunding campaign. I think a lot of campaigns prop themselves up on some level of exclusivity. Buying into the campaign doesn’t just help fund it, but also gives you your place in line.
Exclusivity goes against my ethos though. As I work on my current project, I see better the value I bring. I’ve put myself fully into this. Where it was once a side thing, it’s now my main focus, with the same thought and detail. That doesn’t come easily, or cheaply, and I like to think that my 20+ years of professional 3d experience is the value that I bring. Some of these larger projects can be a lot to take on. A lot of parts, a lot of details, a lot of problems to solve. The value I bring is the expertise in doing that, in having the attention to detail and experience to do it well.
I’m not entirely sure how the community as a whole might react. I like to think the 3d printing community understands that value, as it may not be exclusivity, but it is about helping to bring more complex and involved projects to light that go beyond most individuals (be it a lack of time or experience)
3D Printing has grown a lot since I’ve been here in the Makerworld space. There’s a lot more detail and thought going into everything. It’s not just proof of concepts and rough drafts of models, but fully thought out designs and products right off the plate. I think it contributes to the shrinking remix culture, because I think people see the value a lot more in the individual creations of others, and the value in their skill and talents in creating those creations. It’s not so much remixing anymore, as creating accessories.
Pardon, I’m rambling. I like the work that Bambu and Makerworld are putting into exploring different avenues of funding, of creation, of supporting designers. I’m most anxious about how all of this will pan out long term, in 2 to 3 to 6 years, or whatever.
And still nothing right? Have you heard anything yet?
Nope, absolutely nothing, not even a “we received your emails” (I tried a follow up email) Nothing, nada, zip 
Figured that, if you’re not on their scope you don’t exist
Yeah, it seems so. What I don’t understand is that there is a user with no 3D models posted on Makerworld only 350 followers and that is most probably because their crowdfunding campaign. Other than that nothing, a ghost.
I’m not saying that I have a lot of followers or whatnot, but I have models uploaded, I have some activity. What is the criteria for choosing a model for a campaign.
Sorry for the rant. It is a bit frustrating what is going on here.
I was initially contacted by MW regarding potential projects for the crowdfunding feature. I ended up working up an idea that I have had and brought it to fruition. I had some correspondence with them as the project progressed. However they had some concerns about electronic components that would have to be sourced outside of their Maker’s supply. So I modified things to incorporate more of their parts, but the other parts would still be an option for those who wanted to go that route. I suggested they look into sourcing the modules themselves. I submitted final images and information, but it’s been nearly a month I haven’t heard back. Kind of thinking my project isn’t what they are looking for, or they just don’t have the resources available.
If I hear back I may still pursue their crowdfunding platform, but I am working with a marketing company and we are leaning toward taking this to Kickstarter instead.
It’s new and hopefully it continues to grow, but it seems to currently have some growing pains.
I think it’s a very valid concern. I’ve done some models that require outside sourced parts and that extra hurdle does seem to matter especially if a skill like soldering is involved. Very few know how to do it now. At least with Maker Supply people can one stop shop it and not much or anything needs soldering.
But just using what’s on Maker Supply is very limiting, unfortunately.
Thanks for sharing that info. It definitely makes me reconsider the crowdfunding idea for now.
It’s starting to feel less like an alternative funding option for designers and more like vendor lock-in. My other concern is the required exclusivity period for crowdfunded projects. If there’s no way to remove a project after, say, a year of being showcased, does that mean MW effectively holds your IP indefinitely?
You make that sound like a bad thing, cults has a certain reputation, and i’m fine with them being replaced
Very late update, still no response.
Checked the crowdfunding platform to see what’s new. I’m not saying that the platform’s criteria of choosing a model is biased, but what is with all the lamp projects?
I’m beginning to see a pattern here 
This is what I am confused about. What are people paying for? Is it only the ability to sell the printed models afterwards?
I think I understand it a bit more now. The files are not available after or at least not unless you pay so it would also be to get the files. The commercial license is just an added level people can purchase.
Ohhhhh, ok. So its kind of a way to sell your work instead of posting it on Makerworld for free. That makes more sense.
No, the crowdfunding here still makes no sense, crowdfunding is to pay for research, initial prototype and stuff like that to make a project come to life.
Here the research, making of the model and most of the prototype are already finished so it is just a way to get paid for your work after you finished it.
You do not pay, you do not get files. They just set a minimum of funding for this to give it a crowdfunding flavor. But in my opinion this has very little to do with crowdfunding.
And it seems roughly that if you do not offer cyberbrick or lamps, no crowdfunding for you.
