I was just reflecting on the recent IC-OS Review Grant results. We had applied twice for this grant but were not selected either time. This round, when Dfinity announced they would be voting, I felt hopeful—especially since the assessment criteria mentioned were:
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Avoiding concentration: We may deprioritize voting for the same entity across different topics to support a more distributed and representative reviewer set.
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Considering past contributions and demonstrated involvement in the Internet Computer ecosystem.
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Evaluating the candidate’s technical expertise relevant to the proposals being reviewed.
On all three points, I truly believed our application (link here) stood out. Yet, Dfinity still voted for the same two parties in both the IC-OS and protocol canister management categories. This outcome seems to contradict the stated assessment criteria, especially around avoiding concentration, which makes the process feel discouraging and demotivating. 
At the end of the day, the outcome is not in our control — but our contributions are. We’ll keep focusing on doing our best for the IC ecosystem, because we believe strongly in its long-term potential.
We’re glad to be part of this community and look forward to building alongside others who share the same vision. 