Calling all authors, artists, and publishers 📣 You’re invited to launch your next book, comic, and/or graphic novel crowdfunding project on BackerKit as part of our 2nd annual PRINTOPIA launching SEPTEMBER 10, 2026. Applications are open through July 15 ✨ To apply, choose the Banner that best represents your publishing project to get started. Don't see a fit? Email us at [email protected] to share what Banner you think is missing and whether you'd be interested in leading it.
Note: Printopia does not include TTRPG projects. We direct you to apply for Pocketopia and/or Zinetopia for those.
Why Join Printopia?
Printopia is unlike any other publishing event. It’s a Collab-Funding event exclusive to BackerKit, where creators launch together and through powerful collaborative incentives raise more funds, gain more fans, and amplify each other’s success.
Here’s what makes BackerKit Printopia special:
Incentives for backers to back more. Our Collab-Funding structure encourages backers to back multiple projects—which means more fans and funds for each project, and more rewards for each backer!
Creator-first values. BackerKit is one of the only platforms that prohibits AI-generated content, keeping the spotlight on authentic, human-made work.
Built-in audience growth. Printopia brings creators and their fans together, exposing your campaign to new audiences and driving seamless project discovery and traffic powered by the BackerKit platform.
Set up for success. Printopia isn't just a site – it's a system. Be part of a highly coordinated event with shared promotion, cross-backing incentives, and featured marketing from BackerKit.
Real community & support. Launch alongside fellow creators, share resources, and get guidance from the BackerKit team to help your campaign succeed.
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Printopia 2025 Highlights:
💰 $291K+ raised
✅ 100% of projects funded
🚀 1 in 5 authors had their best campaign ever
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Participation Expectations
To join Printopia, participants must:
Run and fulfill your own crowdfunding project on BackerKit
Launch a brand-new product (no reprints)
Fit within event categories and themes
Build and nurture your audience prior to launch
Launch and end at the same time as all participants
We expect participants to be team players—uplifting fellow creators, engaging actively, and helping amplify the whole event. Applications will be prioritized by (in this order):
Previous Topia and/or Group-Collab experience on BackerKit
Past crowdfunding success on any platform
Referrals from qualifying applicants
Open applications
BackerKit reserves the right to remove projects that we deem aren’t ready to launch.
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✨ Ready to get started? Apply now to secure your spot!
Applications are open through July 15, 2026.
Join early for access to our private Discord channels, connect with other participants and BackerKit staff, and potentially become a Banner Leader!
