Support the Mission
Building in the Gap
Between the Classroom
and the Real World.
Intentional Engineering runs on community. Donations fund two things: real student projects that prove what's possible, and the tools, components, software licences, and competition entry fees that turn classroom theory into hands-on proof-of-work — before graduation.
Real projects need real resources.
Engineering programs are built to teach principles at scale. What they can't always do is give every student the time, space, and resources to pursue the specific project that lights them up — the one that becomes their proof-of-work.
That's the gap Intentional Engineering fills. Every dollar donated goes directly into the build — components, software, competition fees — so that students can move from theory to tangible, documented work that speaks for itself.
Your donation, translated.
Real costs for aerospace & mechanical engineering student projects in Canada — the kind of hands-on work that complements what's taught in the classroom.
```| Amount | What It Funds | Why It Matters | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | Microcontroller (Arduino Nano / ESP32) | The brain of any embedded project — sensors, flight computers, and data loggers all start here | Ko-fi |
| $15 | Sensor kit — IMU, barometer, GPS module | Real flight data collection. The difference between a static model and a flying one | Ko-fi |
| $25 | 3D printing filament (1kg spool, PETG/PLA) | Covers a full structural prototype — brackets, mounts, aeroshell components | Ko-fi |
| $50 | MATLAB / Simulink student licence (1 semester) | Industry-standard simulation used by NASA, Boeing, and Airbus — out of reach without community support | Ko-fi |
| $100 | Western Engineering Competition registration + travel | Where student engineers compete against the best in Canada — entry proves the work is real | PayPal |
| $200 | SAE Aero Design competition team entry fee | One of the top collegiate aerospace competitions in North America — attended by future Boeing & SpaceX engineers | PayPal |
| $350 | Full UAV/drone build kit — frame, ESCs, motors, props | A complete flying platform, documented start to finish and shared publicly for every student who wants to follow along | PayPal |
| $500+ | Full project sponsorship — named in every video & post | Fund an entire documented build from concept to competition. Your name is on the proof-of-work | PayPal |
Choose your platform.
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The easiest way to support. Buy a coffee, fund a component. No account needed — just a card. Supports recurring monthly giving so you can back the mission long-term without thinking about it.
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For larger one-time donations and international supporters. Accepted from 200+ countries — including across Africa, where the next generation of engineers is being built. No minimum.
Donate via PayPal →Engineering school teaches you how to think. Community is what gives you the resources to actually build. I started Intentional Engineering because I refused to wait until I had a salary to prove what's possible — and I don't think anyone else should have to either.
Joe Thon · Founder, Intentional Engineering · UBC Okanagan, Aerospace