by 0x73a6b8ef659514b999caa4ba58b3ca31a7b74a3b
Should the following $20,000 grant in the Accelerator category be approved?
Abstract
We are a social impact platform in the Blockchain ecosystem that is
anchored on the United Nations sustainable development goals. (SDG 1,4,5
and 8) that creates scholarships and events to educate people about
blockchain in Africa. NO POVERTY - Our goal for entire the Blockchain
space is focused on creating Jobs for the youths in blockchain QUALITY
EDUCATION - Turning Newbies to Blockchain Experts and startup founders
through our scholarship education program. GENDER EQUALITY - bringing
more female inclusiveness in Blockchain , more female founders &
Blockchain experts through our scholarship education program. STEADY
ECONOMIC GROWTH - Bringing in more FDI into African blockchain ecosystem
through VCs and incubator programs.
Grant size
20,000 USD
Beneficiary address
0x6a1684b945bdf98956b4Ae2b6F053cd4624BA34B
Email address
Description
Nigeria holds the largest number of cryptocurrency users in Africa so If
the project succeeds, Our goal is to get the government of Nigeria to support blockchain/ cryptocurrency which
will automatically increase the adoption of DAI among cryptocurrency
users in Nigeria and create an enabling environment for Partnerships
with DAI ecosystem and the government , private and public sector projects who
would like to be a part of the DAI ecosystem
Budget Specification
Our funding request is $20,000. 20% for Tuition and fees: This grant
funding will be used to cover the cost of tuition and fees for students
pursuing a diploma or certification in blockchain technology through our
scholarship program. We will create an incubator for startup founders
within our community to get pre-seed funding to start building their
MVPs. 20% for Student laptops and internet : The poor students who do
not have a laptop or access to internet will be able have. This grant
funding will help us make provision for that. 20% of total funding on
Research support: This Grant funding will be used to support research
projects that focus on blockchain technology and improve our current
curriculum. This could include funding for data collection, analysis,
and publication of research findings. 20% of total funding on Outreach
and education: This grant funding will be used to support our annual
events and education programs that help to increase awareness and
understanding of blockchain technology. This could include funding for
conferences, workshops and other educational events. 10% of total
funding on Infrastructure support: This Grant funding will be used to
support the development of blockchain infrastructure, such as funding
for the development of new tools and platforms that make it easier for
our scholarship graduates to build and use blockchain technology. 10% on
operational costs and workforce
Personnel
We Successfully organized the biggest blockchain summit in Nigeria for
blockchain awareness and advocacy on July 9, 2022. As Co-founder of
blockchain Vibes with almost a decade of experience in business
development and 3 years in web 3.0, we have an ongoing scholarship
program that is geared towards bringing in 1 million Africans into the
space within the next 5 years.
Roadmap and milestones
Research and analysis: Conducting research on the current state of
blockchain technology, its potential applications, and its limitations.
Education and awareness: Developing educational materials to raise
awareness about blockchain technology, its benefits, and its challenges.
Collaboration and partnership: Building partnerships with relevant
organizations and stakeholders to promote blockchain technology and
develop use cases that can drive adoption. Pilot projects: Developing
and launching small-scale pilot projects to test the viability of
blockchain solutions and assess their impact. Scaling and mainstream
adoption: Scaling successful blockchain solutions to a broader audience
and promoting mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria