The Idea is really nice and has lot of scope. But, anybody can't put faith especially in this crypto world until you are proven to be worth and their investments seems to be profitable. I suggest you to work on few artifacts and working model so that people automatically support you more beyond your imagination.
As you said nothing comes free - on the other side also people think of the same. You have more valuable skills and passion to work on it, so go ahead and work on it to get something out of it. This project will definitely be successful for sure.
I can contribute technically but I don't know Python. I can learn if you are OK to provide some time. I'm much interested to be part of this project. You can DM me if you are willing.

I have been exploring with blockchain related stuff (during spare just time like you)

ALL THE BEST!!