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Low participation of Congolese students in the Cardano community. This low involvement prevents these young talents from benefiting from the learning and development opportunities offered by Cardano.
The central solution is to stimulate the interest of students and pupils in the Cardano blockchain, to make them aware of its potential and to encourage them to actively contribute to its development.
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Blockchain Learning Clubs in DRCongo. 2 out of 2 milestones are completed.
1/2
Student Identification and Club Formation
Cost: ₳ 10,800
Delivery: Month 1 - Nov 2023
2/2
Club Learning and Coaching
Cost: ₳ 10,800
Delivery: Month 2 - Dec 2023
Uptodate Developers is a startup working in the promotion of new information and communication technologies under two aspects: By designing adapted solutions that contribute to the resolution of social problems and by promoting technology to young people. We train developers to understand customers problems, so that our team can suggest IT Software as part of the solution to the problems. We have two type of developers : Permanent and Freelances. When a project need skills that our permanent developers have, we hire freelances.
Project leader
CEO of Uptodate Developers.
Entrepreneur and Blockchain developer, Dan baruka is a software engineer and technology entrepreneur based in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is the co-founder of the startup Uptodate Developers, which brings together young people working in new information and communication technologies. Its objective is to contribute to positively change Africa by using new technologies in entrepreneurship to contribute to the resolution of Africa's problems.
Languages : French & English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-baruka-6a3423188
Team Leader | Chef Operating Officer (Updev Community Project Manager)
COO at Uptodate Developers and Blockchain entrepreneur. Software engineer, Tech entrepreneur in Kinshasa (DR-Congo), Mandela washington fellowship Allumi 2022 | The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassador (2019-2021) | MissGeekAfrca 2019.
Languages : French & English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-ndeze-54115b188/?originalSubdomain=cd
No dependencies.
Project will be fully open source.
SDG goals:
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
SDG subgoals:
Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill
Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI):
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The proposed solution is to create Cardano blockchain learning clubs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These clubs will provide a space for exchange, training and support for students interested in blockchain technology.
By identifying the problem of low student participation in the Cardano community, we have designed a solution that aims to actively involve them and encourage them to explore the opportunities offered by the Blockchain Cardano.
Cardano Blockchain Learning Clubs will be selected by Uptodate Developers, based on this criterias :
The selected clubs will benefit from technical, material and financial support to realize their academic or school projects on the Cardano blockchain.
By providing personalized coaching, adequate resources, and opportunities for collaboration, we hope to stimulate student interest in the Cardano blockchain and foster their active participation in its development.
This solution will allow young Congolese talents to acquire valuable blockchain skills, explore new professional perspectives and be part of the Cardano ecosystem. By creating a vibrant and engaged educational community, we will contribute to the adoption and evolution of the Cardano blockchain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while training a new generation of developers and innovators.
Our reasons for approaching the problem in this way are as follows:
By creating learning clubs, we provide an environment conducive to awareness and education of students on blockchain technology. We believe that knowledge is the key to sparking interest and encouraging active participation.
We recognize the lack of student engagement in the Cardano community in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By offering dedicated Learning Clubs, we address this specific need by providing a dedicated space for education, collaboration and support.
By encouraging students to submit their own academic or school projects on the Cardano blockchain, we promote their autonomy and creativity. They are encouraged to explore their ideas, develop their skills and actively contribute to the community.
We believe that this approach of Cardano blockchain learning clubs will have a long-term impact on the adoption of the technology and on the development of the community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. By training a new generation of blockchain talent, we are helping to create a sustainable and thriving ecosystem.
By adopting this approach combining awareness, education, collaboration and autonomy, we are confident that we can overcome the current obstacles and encourage active and engaged student participation in the Cardano community.
The stakeholders of our project will be :
Our solution aims to actively engage them in the Cardano community by providing opportunities for them to learn, develop skills and contribute concretely through projects on the blockchain.
We will demonstrate our impact by measuring several key indicators, such as the number of clubs formed, the number of participants involved, the number of projects carried out, as well as the impact and adoption of the Cardano blockchain in the Congolese educational community.
We will demonstrate our impact by measuring several key indicators, such as
What is unique about our solution is the combination of a structured learning program, technical, hardware and hardware support. This will allow the selected clubs to benefit from personalized support and adequate resources for the realization of their projects on the Cardano blockchain.
The beneficiaries of our solution will be students who will develop their blockchain skills, gain hands-on experience and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem. In addition, the Cardano community will benefit from the contribution of new ideas, innovative projects and increased participation from the Congolese community.
This is important for Cardano because it will increase diversity and inclusion within the community, expand blockchain adoption in academic and school-based areas, and drive innovation and technology development in Democratic Republic of Congo. By strengthening Cardano's presence in the region and training a new generation of developers and entrepreneurs, we will contribute to the expansion and sustainability of the Cardano ecosystem.
The "Cardano Blockchain Learning Clubs in the Democratic Republic of Congo" solution that we offer meets the challenge by supporting student blockchain startups and promoting the integration of students into the Cardano community.
Here is how our proposal meets the objectives of the challenge:
By creating Cardano blockchain learning clubs, we provide a space where student entrepreneurs can develop their blockchain-based business ideas. These clubs will provide technical, material and financial support to students seeking a funding opportunity for their startup. By offering resources and personalized coaching, we help students realize their ideas and start their business in the Cardano ecosystem.
Our solution aims to increase the number of students who submit projects under Catalyst. With a focus on education, outreach, and building learning clubs, we encourage students to be actively involved in the Cardano community. We will organize activities such as seminars, creation of educational content, translation, training and establishment of a core team to facilitate the integration of students and blockchain engineers.
The benefits that our solution brings to the Cardano ecosystem are:
By supporting student blockchain startups, we encourage the emergence of innovative ideas and projects based on the Cardano blockchain. This contributes to the enrichment of the ecosystem and promotes the development of new solutions and applications.
By integrating students into the Cardano community, we create a collaborative and dynamic environment where knowledge and skills can be shared. This strengthens the Cardano community in DR Congo by creating strong links between players and promoting fruitful exchanges.
By encouraging students to get involved in the Cardano blockchain, we promote the development of local talent in the DRCongo. This creates employment and professional growth opportunities for students and helps nurture a new generation of skilled blockchain engineers.
This project will have a significant impact for Cardano beyond funding the project team. Here is the value it will bring to the Cardano ecosystem:
By creating Cardano blockchain learning clubs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we attract new members to the community. These clubs will engage students, and young innovators, increasing the number of active participants in the Cardano ecosystem. We aim to nurture a new generation of developers and entrepreneurs who will contribute to the growth and adoption of Cardano.
By providing resources, technical and material support to student blockchain startups, our project promotes the emergence of innovative applications and projects based on the Cardano blockchain. This strengthens the Cardano ecosystem by bringing new ideas, solutions and concrete use cases. In this way, we will contribute to enriching the diversity and robustness of the Cardano ecosystem.
By addressing the issue of low student participation in the Cardano community, our project seeks to address a key issue. By creating opportunities for learning, collaboration, and meaningful contribution, we actively encourage young people to get involved in blockchain technology. This will build a solid base of local talent that can support and grow the Cardano ecosystem in the DRC.
In terms of quantifiable impact, we plan to attract a significant number of students to Cardano blockchain learning clubs. We aim to form at least 10 clubs in different cities in the DRCongo, with an active participation of around 200 students.
In the short term, we plan to carry out several concrete projects based on the Cardano blockchain, demonstrating the effectiveness and possibilities of this technology.
In the medium to long term, we anticipate an increase in the adoption of Cardano in the DR Congo thanks to the involvement of students and emerging startups. This will result in increased transactions, users, and usage of the Cardano blockchain in various academic and economic fields.
We intend to measure the success of our project in several ways:
We will measure success by reaching our goal of forming at least 10 Cardano blockchain learning clubs in the DRC at different universities. This will serve as a starting point for student engagement in the Cardano community.
We will track the active participation of club members, including the number of participants in meetings, workshops and organized events. Regular and engaged participation will demonstrate members' perceived attractiveness and value, as well as their willingness to engage in the Cardano ecosystem.
We will assess success by measuring the number of concrete projects based on the Cardano blockchain that will be carried out by students and supported startups. This includes developing applications, implementing blockchain solutions and creating concrete uses for Cardano in different fields.
We will monitor Cardano adoption in DR Congo through metrics such as number of transactions made, number of active users, and increased use of blockchain in key sectors such as education , finance and entrepreneurship. These metrics will testify to the impact of the project on the adoption and actual usage of Cardano in the country.
We consider these metrics realistic because they can be quantified and tracked throughout the project. In addition, we plan to put in place appropriate monitoring and data collection mechanisms to measure these indicators. By working closely with clubs, students and startups, we will be able to regularly assess the progress made and measure the real impact of our project on the Cardano ecosystem in DR Congo.
The innovation we bring through our project will have a significant impact on Cardano's productivity and growth in the short and long term. Here's how we expect it to happen:
Short term
By encouraging students to actively participate in the Cardano ecosystem, our project will increase the skilled and engaged workforce available to contribute to the development of Cardano. This will result in increased productivity in carrying out projects, research and contributions to the ecosystem.
Thanks to our support for student blockchain startups, we will promote the creation of concrete projects based on the Cardano blockchain. These projects will bring new uses, innovations and solutions that will drive the growth of the Cardano ecosystem.
By enabling students to work on relevant and quality projects with community support, our project will strengthen Cardano's reputation as a reliable and innovative blockchain platform. This will attract the attention of key players, investors and potential partners, thus contributing to the growth of Cardano.
Long-term
Engaging students, startups, and community members through our project will drive adoption of Cardano in DR Congo and beyond. By developing relevant projects and demonstrating the benefits of the Cardano blockchain, we will create positive momentum that will encourage more and more individuals, companies and institutions to use Cardano in their activities.
With increased adoption of Cardano, the ecosystem as a whole will experience sustained growth. New opportunities will emerge for developers, entrepreneurs and local businesses, thus fostering the creation of innovative applications and services. This will strengthen the dynamics of collaboration, knowledge exchange and development within the Cardano ecosystem.
By involving students and startups in the Cardano community, we foster the emergence of a new generation of talent who understands and shares Cardano's vision. These long-term contributors will play a key role in Cardano's growth and evolution, bringing new ideas, skills, and renewed passion.
We will measure the impact of our project by :
These qualitative metrics will help us gauge the effectiveness of our innovation and its influence on Cardano's short- and long-term productivity and growth.
We have planned several ways to share the results and benefits of our project to ensure effective dissemination over a reasonable period.
Here are our plans for sharing the results of our project:
We will produce detailed reports describing the activities carried out, the results obtained and the lessons learned throughout the project. These reports will be shared with the Cardano community on the Cardano forum, potential partners, blockchain industry players, and other interested stakeholders.
We also plan to publish our results in academic journals and specialized conferences to contribute to research and development in the field of blockchain.
We will create online documentation detailing the processes, methodologies and best practices we have developed throughout the project. This documentation will be accessible to the Cardano community, developers, students, and anyone interested in blockchain. We plan to use online content-sharing platforms, such as blogs, forums, and code repositories, to facilitate access to our findings and enable ongoing collaboration.
Regarding the use of the results generated by the project in further research and development activities, we will consider them as a solid basis for further explorations and innovations. Lessons learned, best practices and results achieved will feed our thinking on potential Cardano blockchain improvements, new research and development projects, as well as opportunities for practical application in various fields. We will remain committed to continued research, experimentation and evolution of the Cardano ecosystem by leveraging the knowledge gained from our project.
Our company, Uptodate Developers, specializes in the development of web, mobile and desktop applications.
We have over 18 developers in our team, and our community has over 200 active developers on our Telegram channel.
For 3 years, we have been actively involved in Cardano Blockchain. We have acquired solid experience in this field, working on projects related to blockchain, decentralization and web3 technology. Our team has the necessary skills to design and develop applications based on blockchain technologies such as Cardano. We are passionate about technological innovation and we are committed to contributing to the adoption of Cardano in French-speaking Africa with our expertise and relevant experience.
Our team members have been active in the Cardano community for 3 years now in different ways :
The main objectives of our project are:
We aim to encourage the active participation of students and young entrepreneurs by supporting them in the development of their startups based on the Cardano blockchain. We will measure our success by evaluating the number of students and young entrepreneurs who participate in our program, propose projects and benefit from our support to bring their ideas to life.
We seek to educate a wider audience about blockchain technology and the Cardano ecosystem. We will measure this impact by evaluating the number of people reached by our outreach activities, such as seminars, training events and the creation of educational content. We will also monitor participants' engagement and level of knowledge before and after their participation in our activities.
We want to strengthen the Cardano community by encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange and partnerships. We will measure our success by evaluating the number of collaborations established, joint projects developed and the engagement of community members in our activities. We will also monitor the evolution of the size of the community and its level of long-term engagement.
To validate the feasibility of our approach, we will implement the following measures :
We will track the number of project proposals submitted by students and young entrepreneurs, as well as the level of community engagement in our activities. This will allow us to gauge community receptivity and validate the appeal of our program.
We will assess participant engagement by measuring their level of engagement, attendance at events, and active contribution to the Cardano community. This will allow us to determine if our approach really promotes the integration of students and young entrepreneurs into the ecosystem.
We will evaluate the impact of our awareness-raising activities by measuring the number of people reached, collecting feedback and evaluating the knowledge acquired by participants. This will allow us to determine whether we are achieving our awareness goal and measure the effectiveness of our educational approach.
We will monitor the growth of the Cardano community, in terms of active members, established collaborations and projects developed. This will allow us to measure the impact of our project on the community and validate if our approach really strengthens the Cardano ecosystem.
Here is the detailed breakdown of the milestones of our project, as well as the main tasks and activities necessary to reach each milestone, with an estimate of the delivery schedule:
Milestone 1: Student Identification and Club Formation (October 2023)
Success Criteria:
Projected Cost: 6500 ADA
Milestone 2: Guideline Document Preparation (November 2023)
Success Criteria:
Projected Cost: 5000 ADA
Milestone 3: Club Learning and Coaching (December 2023)
Success Criteria:
Projected Cost: 4500 ADA
Milestone 4: Project Preparation for Presentation and Catalyst Funding (January 2024)
Success Criteria: 4500 ADA
Projected Cost:
Milestone 5: Pre-Presentation and Impact Measurement (February 2024)
Success Criteria:
Projected Cost: 6500 ADA
Milestone 6: Official Project Event and Recognition (March 2024)
Success Criteria:
Projected Cost: 9000 ADA
Please note that the projected costs for each milestone would depend on the specific resources, personnel, and logistics required for the implementation.
Overall Project Management Approach:
Milestone 1: Student Identification and Club Formation
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Measurement:
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Milestone 2: Guideline Document Preparation
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Milestone 3: Club Learning and Coaching
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Milestone 4: Project Preparation for Presentation and Catalyst Funding
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Milestone 5: Pre-Presentation and Impact Measurement
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Milestone 6: Official Project Event and Recognition
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Milestone 1: Student Identification and Club Formation
Total Budget for Milestone 1: 6500 ADA
Milestone 2: Guideline Document Preparation
Total Budget for Milestone 2: 5000 ADA
Milestone 3: Club Learning and Coaching
Total Budget for Milestone 3: 4500 ADA
Milestone 4: Project Preparation for Presentation and Catalyst Funding
Total Budget for Milestone 4: 4500 ADA
Milestone 5: Pre-Presentation and Impact Measurement
Total Budget for Milestone 5: 6500 ADA
Milestone 6: Official Project Event and Recognition
Total Budget for Milestone 6: 9000 ADA
Grand Total Budget for the Proposed Work: 36000 ADA
Please note that the budget allocation for club operational expenses can vary based on specific requirements, such as venue rental, equipment, materials, and any ongoing costs associated with club activities.
The cost of the project represents economic value to the Cardano ecosystem for several reasons. First of all, it is important to note that the costs described above are based on a realistic assessment of the expenses necessary to achieve the project objectives.
They were determined taking into account the following factors:
Costs related to training, organization of events, monitoring and evaluation require the intervention of qualified experts in the field of blockchain. The costs associated with these resources reflect the skills and expertise needed to ensure the success of the project.
These costs include various aspects such as the rental of premises for events, travel and accommodation costs for speakers, as well as general project management costs. They are based on a realistic assessment of the costs commonly associated with such activities.
These costs are essential for promoting clubs, attracting community attention, and encouraging student and blockchain engineer participation. They aim to maximize the impact of the project and increase awareness of the Cardano blockchain.
It should also be mentioned that the costs have been evaluated taking into account the added value that the project will bring to the Cardano ecosystem. Planned activities, such as training students, organizing community events and following clubs, will help strengthen Cardano's presence in the education sector and drive blockchain adoption among the community. new generation of innovators.
In addition, the cost of the project has been determined in such a way as to provide adequate resources to achieve the set objectives, while ensuring efficient management of the allocated funds. The costs are based on a realistic assessment of the expenses required to complete the project and they are justified by the expected economic value and impact for the Cardano ecosystem.
NB: Monthly reporting was deprecated from January 2024 and replaced fully by the Milestones Program framework. Learn more here
Uptodate Developers is a startup working in the promotion of new information and communication technologies under two aspects: By designing adapted solutions that contribute to the resolution of social problems and by promoting technology to young people. We train developers to understand customers problems, so that our team can suggest IT Software as part of the solution to the problems. We have two type of developers : Permanent and Freelances. When a project need skills that our permanent developers have, we hire freelances.
Project leader
CEO of Uptodate Developers.
Entrepreneur and Blockchain developer, Dan baruka is a software engineer and technology entrepreneur based in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is the co-founder of the startup Uptodate Developers, which brings together young people working in new information and communication technologies. Its objective is to contribute to positively change Africa by using new technologies in entrepreneurship to contribute to the resolution of Africa's problems.
Languages : French & English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-baruka-6a3423188
Blockchain developer
Wada Business Initiatives Lead, DRC Wada Coordinator. M.A in Economics, experienced in banking and public policy. Completed the Plutus Pioneer and Atala Prism Pioneer Programs. Haskell and Plutus trainer in Wada and Guimbalabs Education programs, Smart Contract Developer and entrepreneur.
Languages : French & English
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-samvura-907aa53b)
Team Leader | Chef Operating Officer
COO at Uptodate Developers and Blockchain entrepreneur. Software engineer, Tech entrepreneur in Kinshasa (DR-Congo), Mandela washington fellowship Allumi 2022 | The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassador (2019-2021) | MissGeekAfrca 2019.
Languages : French & English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-ndeze-54115b188/?originalSubdomain=cd
Regional project Coordinator at UPDEV | Administrative
Coordinator at Uptodate Developers, passionate about new information and communication technology, medicine and management.
Languages : French & English
https://cd.linkedin.com/in/priscille-bampata-1b4a76224
Community Manager | RS content strategy
Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, User Experience Design (UX), Copywriting, Copywriting, User Experience Writing, Content Strategy, Blog
Languages : French | English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vital-yengayenga/
2.TEAM TO HIRE
Cameraman and videos producer.
Freelance Editor and cameraman at Nyiragongo Ngoma Production, SARL
Language : French
https://www.linkedin.com/in/latouifa-fetafeta-b7ba49160/
Photojournalist and Corporate Consultant.
Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Business Strategy, and Marketing. Strong business development professional with a Certificat formation focused on Business and Entrepreneurship from Global Touch Corporate DRC. Professional photographe and consulting in Kivu Entrepreneurs.
Language : French & English
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaise-p-irenge-7b8b85133/
3.PARTNERSHIP TO BE SIGNED
INGENIOUS CITY
Professional training and coaching
Ingenious City is an incubator platform and a co-working space which aims to bring together, in one place, all the actors of entrepreneurship in the DRC.
Language : French & English