Please describe your proposed solution

Problem Statement

Many activities for onboarding are short lived: mostly are 1 to 3 day events. Examples are hackathons, 1 day workshops to new attendees. Time is too short for new attendees to understand Cardano Smart Contract development

Proposal

I propose to train tertiary students in Plutus and eUTXO upgrading their web2 skills to web3, also expanding their efficiency in coding through Haskell/Plutus which is a functional programming language.

Why do it this way?

Since 2022 I have used Cardano Smart Contracts to upskill Richfield students. It has also made it possible for them to quickly get jobs and even to spend more time doing Cardano Smart Contract development. This is a qualitative effective way of onboarding new Cardano users. If funded people will see many student developers working on Plutus and eUTXO globally.

Who will the project engage?

It will engage IT/Computer Science students in different universities. Target is 16 because at the moment they are joining the programme after seeing others successful.

Check the surveys 1) <https://github.com/wimsio/coxygen > 2) <https://github.com/wimsio/coxygen/blob/main/survey-Oct%2010%20-%202024.md>

Evidence of Impact

Visit this discord link <https://discord.gg/7hc6UJSxga>

52 students are on whatsapp channel

<https://chat.whatsapp.com/BIru0NlbsUCKAvuRl6D37s>

Visit <https://coxygen.co/live/> and see how students are engaged in live sessions coding plutus

<https://www.youtube.com/@Coxygen/videos>

The evidence of achievement will be videos of sessions, total number of universities students working on smart contracts, source code on github and a dedicated website showing different universities.

Incentives based on Smart Contract Productivity

Not only do we train students in Plutus but also motivate them to be productive and get incentives like Tee Shirts, Caps, badges, and above all recognition. Only those hard working and productive are incentivised.

Self Reliance

This helps create a pool of productive future needed skills and leads to other income generating activities such as creating a Smart Contract Developer jobs portal.

Summary:

This is a win win effective onboarding activities which priorities quality over quantity. This will grow Cardano in real use cases globally. Students are future innovators and leaders. Therefore training them in Plutus and eUTXO in an interesting way is one of the best strategies for growing Cardano.

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

This proposal will have these positive impact on communities and Cardano

• Promote Cardano in universities

This promotes Cardano, Cardano products and services among tertiary students who are the country's future leaders.

• Partner with Tertiary Institutions

It makes it possible for tertiary institutions to partner with the Cardano Education System, making Cardano one of universities mainstream blockchains. Students will migrate from web2 to web3 using the Cardano blockchain.

• Cardano Communities Collaborations

This will also create a future market for Cardano's current and future products and services and enable collaboration among international and continental Cardano communities.

• Increase Cardano Developer base

It will increase Cardano's developer base, marketers and other staff. Since this will contribute to the national solution of reducing unemployment in developing countries. Cardano will be regarded with high esteem.

• Promote CIP-1694, Midnight, Hydra technologies

This type of engagement creates long-term sustainable results and increases Cardano use cases. Additionally, it will promote CIP-1694, Midnight and Hydra layer 2 solutions, as students will learn about these Cardano innovations.

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Incorporated and Compliant Companies

WIMS-Cardano activities are successful because they are run under incorporated national companies with reputation: Tobb Techmologies, Coxygen Global, Women In Move Solutions and Satoshi Africa.

We have run Cardano Summits, Events with our own finances before. No reason to be unreliable as we are on Cardano communities growth path

• Approximately 90% of the financial operations at Cardano Centre Johannesburg are attributed to Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd and Women In Move Solutions Pty Ltd. These operations include rentals, equipment expenses and event costs (e.g., Cardano Summit 2023 Johannesburg) as well as student stipend payments. The Catalyst will support these initiatives, aiding the move towards long-term sustainability and the onboarding of more individuals in South Africa. If we were not intrinsically motivated in Cardano, this would not have happened. Expansion is an inevitable grow for all.

Proof the approach will work is we have managed to run it at a small scale for at least 12 months

• From 2015 to 2023, we have dedicated ourselves to developing and operating web applications focused on government/municipalities. These applications encompass tasks such as water and electricity meter reading, disconnections/reconnections, pretermination notice deliveries and meter location and verification systems/applications.

We successfully produced commercial applications used nationally and have successfully assisted graduates with employment

• Through Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd, the IT software development company, we have successfully produced and implemented web applications. These systems have been thoroughly tested across more than 20 districts, resulting in the generation of over 5 million rands in revenue.

We have a reputation to keep with high schools and tertiary institutions we have partnered with e.g. Richfield, Phoenix, Forest, Hope and we have mastered various programming languages

• The team is composed of full-time and part-time qualified and experienced individuals, working with over 15 different programming languages.

We have been trained in Various Cardano skills

• We took part in Plutus Pioneer training led by Dr. Lars, received training from Gimbalabs, Haskell certification from Luxembourg University and completed courses on Atala Prism 1 and 2.

Success in running events: Summits(2022,2023), Haskell Hackerthon, CIP-1694, Onboarding

• We are actually using our own finances and resources to build and grow our Cardano communities because we believe Cardano has the best future in crypto communities.

What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Milestone 1: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 1 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• 30% of Project Funding
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 120 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 60 students trained with on-chain completion credential tokens

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• at lease 2 photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report

Milestone 2: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 2 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• 15% of Project Funding
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 100 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 50 students educated(online and in-person)

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report

Milestone 3: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 3 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• 15% of Project Funding
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 100 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 50 students educated(online and in-person)

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report

Milestone 4: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 4 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• 15% of Project Funding
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 100 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 50 students educated(online and in-person)

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report

Milestone 5: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 5 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• 15% of Project Funding
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 100 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 50 students educated(online and in-person)

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report

Final Milestone: a) Milestone Achievement Date

• End of 2nd month after receiving Milestone 5 funds

b) Milestone Funding Amount

• All remaining amount
• For incentives, marketing, equipment, venue, materials, etc

c) Milestone Outputs

• Train, onboard, educate target 60 students
• Develop suitable training and marketing materials
• Produce Event Report

d) Milestone Acceptance Criteria

• at least 30 students educated(online and in-person)

e) Evidence Of Achievement

• at least 1 videos showing attendees
• photos of attendees
• a register showing attendees details
• at least 5 attendees reviews
• website https://cardanoafrica.live display evidence
• description of work attendees did and skills gained
• list of wallet addresses for attendees(optional)
• Milestone report
• Project report

Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

The updated full team list can be viewed here <https://cardano.wims.io/2024/09/14/team/>

<https://wims.io/#team>

The Team is big and cannot all be listed here. It is composed of IT graduates and also final IT Tertiary Software Engineers from Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology and UNISA. We have IT Students, undergraduates(Bernard,Bongiwe, Nomathemba), Honors(Celiwe), Masters and Doctorate(Mohapi). Details linkin and resume(cv) are given below.

1 Bernard Sibanda

Resume(CV)

https://tobb.co.za/cv/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernard-sibanda-04832817/

50 Elizabeth Avenue, Linmeyer, 2190, Johannesburg, South Africa.

[email protected], [email protected]

+27 73 182 0631

Professional Summary

Experienced IT professional with over 15 years of expertise in developing and implementing innovative solutions in the IT industry. Founder of Tobb Technologies, a successful consulting company specializing in credit control web solutions. Proven track record of generating revenue exceeding 6 million rands across 20 districts. Demonstrated leadership in backend, database, and frontend platform development. Actively involved in educational programs and dedicated to fostering growth within the Cardano community.

Professional Experience

Founder, Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd, Women In Move Pty Ltd (Year Started – Present), Cofounder of Cardano Africa Live

• Established and led Tobb Technologies, a consulting company specializing in credit control web solutions.
• Successfully implemented solutions across 20 districts, resulting in revenue exceeding 6 million rands.
• Provided valuable consultancy services in backend, databases, and frontend platforms, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

IT Consultant (2007 – Present)

• Contributed over 15 years of expertise to the IT industry, delivering impactful consultancy services.
• Developed innovative solutions for backend, databases, and frontend platforms, achieving project success and client satisfaction.

Education

Plutus Core Program, University of Luxembourg

• Completed and graduated from the Plutus Core program with distinction.
• Plutus Pionneer student for cohot 1, 2,3,4

Plutus Pioneers Program

• Actively participated as one of the first Plutus Pioneers, collaborating with Dr. Lars on cutting-edge developments.

Project-Based Learning, Gimbalabs

• Engaged in project-based learning at Gimbalabs, gaining hands-on experience in the latest technologies.

Initiatives and Community Involvement

Internship Opportunities for Graduates

• Spearheading a project at Tobb Technologies to offer internship opportunities to graduate students.
• Currently planning to hire two IT graduates from the Cardano community for a six-month internship program.
• Aiming to tackle unemployment by providing job opportunities and training in Cardano development.

Educational Programs and Language Engagement

• Actively engaged in educational programs, including Mesh, Lucid, Haskell, and Helios Cardano languages.
• Continuously contributing to the growth of the Cardano community through active participation in various initiatives.

Skills

• Project Management
• Backend Development
• Database Management
• Frontend Development
• Consultancy Services
• Team Leadership
• Cardano Development
• Educational Programs
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills

2 Mateka Mohapi (IT PHD UNISA Student)

Resume(CV)

https://tobb.co.za/cv/mateka-mohapi.pdf

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrance-mohapi-32528254/

82 Caroline St, Brixton , Johannesburg, 2990, South Africa

+27 74 914 1145

[email protected], [email protected]

Professional Summary

Experienced and versatile Software Developer with a proven track record in Java and C# development. Adept at analyzing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining a range of applications for diverse industries. Proficient in a variety of technologies, frameworks, and tools, with a strong foundation in backend and frontend development.

Work Experience

Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd, Johannesburg

Freelance BackEnd Developer

May 2021 - Dec 2022

Link to Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd

• Developed and contributed to various projects as a Java and C# BackEnd Developer.
• Engaged in freelancing for different projects through Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd.

Skills

FrontEnd

• AngularJs
• TypeScript
• React JS
• CSS

BackEnd

• Java
• C#
• Scala

Azuro Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg

C# Software Developer

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

AZURO INHOUSE

• Built CRM custom applications using C# (DotNet Core).
• Utilized SQL, Azure hosted SQLDB, Entity Framework Core 6, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 363.
• Implemented Azure Functions (C#) DotNet Core, Message Queues, and integrated messaging platforms for CRM notifications.

CLIENT-BASED PROJECTS

• Developed dynamic pages for CWT Travel (<https://www.mycwt.com/>) using JavaScript, HTML, Azure Functions (C#) DotNet Core, and Azure Hosted SQL DB.

Source Control and Task Management

• DevOps

Azure Business Solutions, Johannesburg

Developer (Consultant at Anglo American)

Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

• Analyzed, built, tested, deployed, and maintained software tools supporting the IM Department at Anglo American.
• Utilized technologies including MVC3, Kendol UI (Telerik Controls), JavaScript, SQL, jQuery, WPF, Entity Framework, C# (DotNet Framework 4.7), SSRS Reports, Tableau APIs.
• Employed TFS for source control and ISS for deployment.

iScrip People &amp; Technology (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg

Junior Developer (Consulting at MTN)

Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

• Analyzed, built, deployed, and maintained the MTN Vetting Engine, windows, and web applications for prepaid and contract customers.
• Utilized technologies including C++, C#, WEB Services, SQL, Asp.net Web forms, Windows forms, JavaScript, vb.net.
• Implemented Tortoise CVS for source control and utilized ClickOnce and ISS for deployment strategy.

University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Lab Assistant (2007-2008) &amp; Tutor and Student Assistant (2009 - 2011)

Jan 2007 - Sep 2011

• Tutored technical programming in Java (NetBeans &amp; JGrasp), communication networks (Linux and Windows), and business analysis.
• Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu) &amp; Windows
• UI Frameworks: ASP.Net MVC, Kendo UI, Angular, Spring
• Backend: C#, C, VB.Net, Java, C++
• Scripting Languages: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, TypeScript
• Databases: MySql, MSSQL DB
• Web Servers: IIS &amp; Apache Tomcat
• IDE: NetBeans, Eclipse, Ms Visual Studio
• Source Control: Tortoise CVS, Git &amp; TFS
• Task Management: Trello and Ms DevOps

Education

Bachelor Computer Science Degree

Master's Computer Science Degree

3 Celiwe L. Ngwenya : CIP-1694 Johannesburg Committee Member

https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiwe-londiwe-ngwenya

[email protected]

+268 7868 0861 | +27 738 130 617

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computing

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

2020 – 2023

Non-Fungible Token (NFT), REFI &amp; Bitcoin Talent’s 2nd Cohorts 2023

Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, Frankfurt, Germany

2023

Certificate in Digital Currencies

University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus

2020

Advance Diploma in Information Resource Management

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

2017

Diploma in Information Technology

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

2014 – 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

Springfield Research University – Computer Science Lecturer

October 2023 to Present

• Accelerated Program Design
• Accelerated Object-Oriented Design
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Application Building with OOP.
• Computer Science 1 &amp; 2
• Computer Programming 1
• Creative Engineering Computer-Aided Design
• System Programming Concepts
• Introduction to Computing for Engineer and Scientist
• Boosting Cardano South Africa – Facilitator
• November 2022 to Present

Guiding graduate students in utilizing Cardano blockchain platforms

Stake pool management, catalyst idea scale, NFT minting, and project catalyst

Facilitating project-based learning on gimbalabs

Greenlane College – Teacher

2022, South Africa

Teaching Computer Application Technology

Grades 10, 11, 12

Gauteng College of Engineering &amp; Technology – Network and System Support

2018 to 2020

Network and system maintenance and upgrades

Configuration and installation of various network devices and services

Monitoring network performance

Troubleshooting network issues

Gauteng College of Engineering &amp; Technology – Lecturer

2018 to 2020

System support Level 5

Technical Support Level 4

PROJECTS

NFT Marketplace

React JS, Solidity, Polygon, Next.js, Node JS, MetaMask, Chakra-ui.

Web application for buying and selling NFTs through direct listings or auctions.

MERN, Cloudinary, Tailwindcss, OpenAI, Dall-e.

Web-based platform for generating images based on user descriptions or suggestions.

Crowdfunding Dapp

ReactJS, Hardhat, Solidity, Ethereum, MetaMask, Thirdweb.

Web application for listing organizations for funding with user donations.

3D AI Website

Three.JS, React-three/fiber(drei), TailwindCSS, Dalle-AI, React.JS, Framer-motion.

Customizable T-shirt design web application using AI image generation.

Next 13.JS, Framer-motion, TailwindCSS, Figma-design.

Fully functioning website using Next13, Framer Motion, and Tailwind CSS.

Chatbot

ReactJS, OpenAI, TailwindCSS.

Web-based platform with a ChatGPT-like interface for programming assistance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Python, Solidity, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Plutus.

Technologies/Frameworks/Libraries: Web3.js, Ethers.js, Hardhat, Express JS, Node JS, React JS, Next JS, Solidity, Redux, Thirdweb, Tailwindcss, Mendeley, LaTeX.

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY &amp; ACHIEVEMENTS

New York Academy of Sciences – Mentor

2020 to Present

Mentoring teenage girls worldwide in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics)

Africa Teen Geeks – Volunteer

2018 to Present

Assisting teenagers in learning coding using various programming languages.

4 Radebe Tefo Given(BSC IT : IT Specialist/Web Developer))

Richfield BSC IT Graduate with a strong passion for Cardano blockchain technology. He is doing internship at Tobb Technologies.

Tefo is actively involved in various Cardano activities: Cardano Summit 2023, is a CIP-1694 Committee member, a Haskell student and a Catalyst community reviewer.

Skills:

Networks, Mathematics, Programming, Information Systems,Web Technology, Database Systems,Big Data and IOT,Machine Learning, Cybersecurity,IT Project Management, Mobile App Development, Artificial Intelligence.

5 Nomathemba Dada Dip IT(Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology) Developer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomathemba-dada-779785205/?originalSubdomain=za

Web Developer, Haskell student, Plutus student, very active in Cardano Africa Live and Tobb Technologies

6 Bongiwe Sibanda(IT Specialist/Web Developer)

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/bongiwe-sibanda-874484178/>

Wits Health Consortium

IT Support Engineer

Skills: Maintain Microsoft domain infrastructure · Remote Desktop · Computer Hardware Troubleshooting · Technical SupportSkills: Maintain

Microsoft domain infrastructure · Remote Desktop · Computer Hardware Troubleshooting · Technical Support

Junior Web Developer : full stack, Javascript, html, css, php, mysql

Information Technology Administrator

Skills: Information Technology Infrastructure · Help Desk Support · Technical SupportSkills: Information Technology Infrastructure · Help

Desk Support · Technical Support

Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd

Junior Web Developer : full stack, Javascript, html, css, php

Skills: PHP · WordPress · JavaScript · Bootstrap (Framework) · MySQL · Generating Reports. Javascript. Html. CSS. Mysql

<https://cardano.wims.io/2024/09/14/team/>

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Final Year IT Students/Graduate Students working as WIL/Interns/Freelance and full time for Women In Move Solutions Pty Ltd, Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd and Cardano Africa Live.

There are other IT technical areas we will out source from experienced and qualified Cardano developers(IOG, EMURGO, Gimbalabs, etc)

<https://tobb.co.za/>

<https://abltech.com.au/>

<https://wims.io/>

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

BUDGET BREAKDOWN TOTAL REQUESTED <u>100 000 ADA</u>

Milestone 1: Milestone Funding Amount 20000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform creation 5000 ADA
• Marketing(Get 120 students) 3000 ADA
• Training materials 3500 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2000 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 20000 ADA

Milestone 2: Milestone Funding Amount 16000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform maintenance and updating 1500 ADA
• Marketing (Get 60 students) 2500 ADA
• Training materials(100 students) 3000 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2500 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs(streaming) 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 16000 ADA

Milestone 3: Milestone Funding Amount 16000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform maintenance and updating 1500 ADA
• Marketing (Get 60 students) 2500 ADA
• Training materials(100 students) 3000 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2500 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs(streaming) 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 16000 ADA

Milestone 4: Milestone Funding Amount 16000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform maintenance and updating 1500 ADA
• Marketing (Get 60 students) 2500 ADA
• Training materials(100 students) 3000 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2500 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs(streaming) 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 16000 ADA

Milestone 5: Milestone Funding Amount 16000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform maintenance and updating 1500 ADA
• Marketing (Get 60 students) 2500 ADA
• Training materials(100 students) 3000 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2500 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs(streaming) 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 16000 ADA

Milestone Final: Milestone Funding Amount 16000 ADA

Targeting 3 universities

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• Platform maintenance and updating 1500 ADA
• Marketing (Get 60 students) 2500 ADA
• Training materials(100 students) 3000 ADA
• Trainers 3000 ADA
• Incentives Tee-shirts, caps 2500 ADA
• Ancillary staff 1500 ADA
• Online channel costs(streaming) 2000 ADA

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TOTAL : 16000 ADA

GRAND TOTAL : 20000 + (16000 * 5) = 100 000 ADA

TOTAL TARGETED UNIVERSITIES 16 : 580 Students!

no dependencies

How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The benefits for Cardano are :

Having full time team working daily, training new students on eUTXO and Plutus creates a boiling pot of innovation within the Cardano decentralized community. Voltaire era becomes entrenched in grassroots communities driven by innovative students.

The blockchain popularity is growing fast along side AI. This is a qualitative effective growth strategy for Cardano. These advantages have already been mentioned above but in short they are :

Promotion of Cardano Among Future Leaders

This initiative aims to promote Cardano, its products, and services among tertiary students, positioning them as future leaders and advocates of blockchain technology.

Partnership with Tertiary Institutions

By fostering partnerships between tertiary institutions and the Cardano Education System, the program seeks to integrate Cardano into mainstream blockchain solutions.

Transition from Web2 to Web3

It encourages students to transition from Web2 to Web3 using the Cardano blockchain, creating a future market for current and upcoming Cardano products and services.

Collaboration Across International and Continental Communities

The initiative will drive collaboration between international and continental Cardano communities, expanding the developer base, marketers, and other essential roles within the ecosystem.

Contribution to National Unemployment Solutions

By contributing to national efforts to reduce unemployment, Cardano will gain high regard as a leading technology platform.

Long-Term Sustainable Impact

This type of engagement will create long-term, sustainable results, increasing the use cases for Cardano across various sectors.

Promotion of Cardano Innovations

The initiative will also promote awareness and adoption of key Cardano innovations, such as CIP-1694, Midnight, and Hydra, further establishing Cardano's presence in the blockchain space.