Cardano Hackathon in Berlin Second Edition organized by NMKR

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Patrick Tobler

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

8

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Our solution is to host a Cardano Hackathon in Berlin, bringing together developers and enthusiasts to create innovative projects and applications on the Cardano blockchain.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Its just a hackathon, there's nothing to open source but everything that can be open sourced will be.

[METADATA] Horizons

Training

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The Cardano Hackathon in Berlin will include:

• A two-day event with workshops, coding challenges, and networking.
• Access to Cardano development tools, APIs, and experts.
• Prizes and recognition for the most innovative Cardano-based projects.
• Collaboration opportunities with the Cardano community and ecosystem.
• Knowledge sharing and community-building.

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

Our project will:

• Encourage developers to explore Cardano's capabilities, driving innovation.
• Foster a sense of community and collaboration within the Cardano ecosystem.
• Attract new talent and projects to Cardano, expanding its reach.
• Showcase the potential of Cardano to a wider audience.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] 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?

Our team has experience in organizing successful blockchain events. We will ensure trust and accountability through:

• Transparent budget management and reporting.
• Engagement with the Cardano Foundation and community for validation.
• Detailed planning and coordination to guarantee a successful event.

In addition we have already organised a hackathon like this and it was a big success:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lm1Byu5b7k

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

Event planning and coordination

Acceptance Criteria: Is there a document outlining the general structure of the event?

Outreach and promotion to attract participants

Acceptance Criteria: Is there at least 1 Cardano Ecosystem partner supporting this hackathon?

Workshop and challenge preparation

Acceptance Criteria: Is there a written document about the different workshops & challenges at the event?

Successful execution of the Cardano Hackathon in Berlin

Acceptance Criteria: Did the event take place & is there a written postmortem about the event?

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

The project will be delivered by Patrick Tobler, Kristian Portz and the NMKR team, who have extensive experience in blockchain development and have successfully delivered several projects in the Cardano ecosystem. NMKR is a leading NFT Creation, Minting & Trading Infrastructure provider on the Cardano blockchain, with a proven history of delivering robust and reliable solutions.

The company has minted over 2 million NFTs and has worked with high-profile clients, including celebrities like Martin Lawrence and foundational entities of the Cardano Blockchain: IOHK (IOG), Emurgo, and the Cardano Foundation.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

• Event Venue and Logistics: 50,000 ADA
• Prizes and Awards: 10,000 ADA
• Marketing and Promotion: 10,000 ADA
• Technical Support and Resources: 20,000 ADA
• Miscellaneous and Contingency: 10,000 ADA
• Total Budget: 100,000 ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The project represents excellent value for the Cardano ecosystem by:

• Fostering innovation and development on the Cardano blockchain.
• Attracting new talent and projects to Cardano's ecosystem.
• Strengthening community engagement and collaboration.
• Demonstrating Cardano's potential to a wider audience through innovative projects.

This investment will contribute to Cardano's growth and position it as a hub for blockchain innovation and development.