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Dubai has grown into a financial and technology center of the world. Cardano needs a stronger presence in this area in order to remain on the cutting edge of innovation in the crypto space.
This is the total amount allocated to Kaizen Crypto | Cardano Dubai Hub - Ecosystem Onboarding and Education. 1 out of 5 milestones are completed.
1/5
Host a Cardano Meetup in Dubai
Cost: âł 50,000
Delivery: Month 1 - Apr 2024
2/5
Cardano Dubai Hub Marketing Campaign
Cost: âł 50,000
Delivery: Month 2 - May 2024
3/5
Networking and Content Creation
Cost: âł 50,000
Delivery: Month 3 - Jun 2024
4/5
Cardano Ecosystem Onboarding
Cost: âł 20,000
Delivery: Month 4 - Jul 2024
5/5
Onboarding and Education Workshop
Cost: âł 30,000
Delivery: Month 5 - Aug 2024
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The Cardano Dubai Hub will represent an inclusive community, focused on driving adoption for the Cardano ecosystem. We will host meetups and seminars to showcase the ecosystem to a wider audience.
No dependencies
This project focuses on the real-world aspect of blockchain adoption. All of our progress will remain open to the community.
Problem:
Despite Dubai's rapid growth and its reputation as a crypto-friendly country, there is a lack of dedicated networking events and seminars specifically tailored to support the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. This gap hinders the realization of the full potential of Cardano's innovative technology and limits the opportunities for collaboration, development, and adoption within the Dubai crypto community.
Solution:
The establishment of a Cardano Hub in Dubai aims to address the aforementioned problem by providing a workspace for the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. The Cardano Hub will serve as a central hub for individuals, businesses, developers, and investors interested in Cardano, fostering a collaborative and thriving environment. The hub will offer the following solutions:
Overall, the establishment of a Cardano Hub in Dubai will provide a comprehensive solution to the lack of resources for the Cardano ecosystem in the MENA region. It will foster a supportive environment, encourage collaboration, and accelerate the adoption and development of Cardano projects in Dubai, positioning the city as a global leader in the blockchain space.
What Value Does This Proposal Bring To Cardano?
Our project is being managed the Kaizen Crypto team, a well-established brand with the Cardano ecosystem. The progress of the Cardano Dubai will be documented and publicly available for the community.
Our team has been previously funded in Catalyst funding rounds, and we continue to find new solutions to existing problems. Our efforts to build on Cardano demonstrate a strong desire to continue pushing the ecosystem forward.
Milestone 1: Host a Cardano Meetup at a shared co-working space in DIFC, Dubai (Month 1)
Acceptance Criteria: A clean and accessible facility will be available to all Cardano community members in DIFC, Dubai. Attendees can present their projects and take questions from attendees.
Budget: 50,000 ADA
Milestone 2: Projects onboarding at shared co-working space in DIFC, Dubai (Month 2)
Acceptance Criteria:
Projects that are building in the Cardano community can present their progress to an in-person audience. The presentations will be recorded and available for playback on social media networks.
Budget: 50,000 ADA
Milestone 3: Networking and Content Creation (Month 3)
Acceptance Criteria:
Cardano community members within the region will be able to share their ideas and experiences related to the growth and adoption of the ecosystem. An in-person networking event will give attendees an opportunity to create content related to various projects building in the ecosystem.
Budget: 50,000 ADA
Milestone 5: International Project Attraction (Month 4)
Acceptance Criteria:
Develop marketing and outreach strategies to attract international Cardano projects to Dubai. Participate in international blockchain events and conferences to showcase the Cardano Dubai Hub. A project closeout report and video will be provided upon the successful implementation of this milestone.
Budget: 50,000 ADA
Pritesh Gosai - Kaizen Crypto
Pritesh is a long-time Cardano community member who has been contributing to the ecosystem since 2017. He began creating educational content for the Cardano ecosystem in 2019 and has operated Kaizen stakepools since the Incentivized Testnet. Since then, he has gone on to create one of the most well established brands in the Cardano community with a Youtube channel that has over 1M views and 30k subscribers. He operates several stakepools and contributes to charity in India and Sri Lanka with operator rewards from Krishna stakepool. The Kaizen Crypto brand is now supported by several community members who span across the entire globe to continue the ethos of continuous improvement for Cardano. The Kaizen Crypto team has previously been funded through Catalyst for Lovelace Saga, Cardano Calendar, and the Cardano 101 Course.
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The successful funding of this proposal will create employment opportunities for several Cardano community members. All positions which are outlined in our budget breakdown will be for-hire based on skills and desire to push the ecosystem forward.
The funding requested is needed to pay for the budget of building the platform. We also need to cover the costs of marketing, educational materials, onboarding content, and platform maintenance.Â
Proposed Budget:
Rent a Shared Co-working Space in Business Bay, Dubai - 100,000 ADA
Network Marketing - 25,000 ADA
Social Media Manager - 25,000 ADA
Expenses:
Utilities - 15,000 ADA
Computers and Camera Equipment - 15,000 ADA
Proposed Budget For Education and Marketing:
Educational Videos - 2,500 ADA
Marketing - 2,500 ADA
Miscellaneous:
ADA Valuation Contingency (Savings) - 10,000 ADA
Fees and Costs - 5,000 ADA
Total Cost: 200,000 ADA
The cost of this project represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem due to our team's commitment to ecosystem growth and ability to deliver useful products that increase efficiency.
In order to create this platform, we have accounted for the average cost of booking a shared co-working space in DIFC, Dubai. The budget has also been determined considering the average wages for professionals in the United Arab Emirates, reflecting the high level of expertise and quality assurance that we bring to this project.