Pop-up Network State BioCircular Economy Initiative

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Laurel Lau

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

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Co proposers and Additional applicants

Fenix Rayne

Raz ( sustainable ada) https://sustainableada.com

Julien

Paul Bitteto

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

3

[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)

Creating a two-week Circular Economy Investor Matching event, bringing together investors, funders, and changemakers to foster collaboration and drive investment. Provide Quest that educates

[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?

No

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

Our project is committed to the principles of openness, transparency, and collaboration. All the outputs generated during and as a result of our Circular Economy Investor Matching Initiative will be released under an open-source license. We believe in fostering a community-driven approach and encouraging contributions from a diverse range of stakeholders.

Licensing Approach:

We plan to use the Creative Commons for our project outputs. This license has been chosen for its compatibility with open collaboration, allowing others to use, modify, and distribute the project materials freely while ensuring proper attribution and adherence to ethical standards.

By adopting an open-source approach, we believe our project can have a lasting and positive impact, contributing to the collective knowledge and advancements in circular economy initiatives within the Cardano community.

[METADATA] SDG rating

Circular Economy, Investment, Sustainability

SDG Subgoal: Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

• Subgoal 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Percentage reduction in waste generation compared to baseline.
• Increase in the recycling rate for materials used in circular economy initiatives.
• Number of circular economy projects implemented to promote responsible consumption and production.
• 2. SDG Subgoal: Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Subgoal 9.3: Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets. Subgoal 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Number of sustainable infrastructure projects implemented.
• Adoption rate of environmentally sound technologies within circular economy initiatives.
• Improvement in resource-use efficiency within industries involved in circular economy practices.

3. SDG Subgoal: Goal 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

• Subgoal 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Number of partnerships established to support circular economy and sustainable investment.
• Level of engagement and collaboration with stakeholders, including investors, funders, and changemakers.
• Successful outcomes and impact achieved through partnerships in advancing sustainability goals.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Creating a two-week Network state Circular Economy Investor Matching event, bringing together investors, funders, promoters, and changemakers to foster collaboration and drive investment in waste-to-energy, waste-to-material, and waste-to-textile projects. Get new users into circular economy within Cardano

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

Increased investments in sustainable circular economy initiatives, fostering collaboration, and contributing to the overall growth and development of the Cardano ecosystem.Our team consists of experienced professionals in circular economy initiatives and event management. Feasibility will be validated through a thorough project planning process, including risk assessments and continuous monitoring.

[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 consists of experienced professionals in circular economy initiatives and event management. Feasibility will be validated through a thorough project planning process, including risk assessments and continuous monitoring.

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

Launch of Circular Economy Investor Matching Event

Successful Networking and Investment Opportunities

Creation of Educational Content

Increased Investments and Collaboration

final summary and report

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

• [Laurel Lau] - Project architect
• [Team member 1 ] - Event Coordinator
• [Team Member 2] - Marketing and Communications
• [Team Member 3] - Finance and Budgeting

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

1. Event Venue: ₳50,000Consider smaller or more cost-effective venues.
2. Marketing and Promotion: ₳30,000Focus on digital marketing channels and community engagement.
3. Educational Content Creation: ₳20,000Streamline content creation and possibly collaborate with volunteers.
4. Team Salaries: ₳70,000Consider a reduced stipend or engage team members on a voluntary basis.
5. Miscellaneous Expenses: ₳30,000Minimize non-essential expenses and prioritize key project needs.

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

Our project's budget allocation has been carefully considered to ensure optimal value for money within the constraints of the Cardano ecosystem. Here's a breakdown of how the costs are justified and represent value:

1. Event Venue (₳50,000):

• Justification: We have identified a venue that strikes a balance between cost-effectiveness and the capacity to host a meaningful Circular Economy Investor Matching event. The selected venue provides essential facilities without compromising the quality of the participant experience.

1. Marketing and Promotion (₳30,000):

• Justification: Our digital marketing strategy is designed to maximize outreach and engagement while minimizing costs. Leveraging social media platforms, community forums, and collaborations with Cardano-related channels, we aim to achieve effective promotion within the allocated budget.

1. Educational Content Creation (₳20,000):

• Justification: We are streamlining content creation processes and potentially collaborating with volunteers to reduce costs. By focusing on essential educational materials, we aim to deliver high-quality content without excessive expenditures.

1. Team Salaries (₳70,000):

• Justification: While compensating our team for their valuable contributions, we have strategically structured salaries to align with the expertise required for the project. The stipends are in line with industry standards for roles and responsibilities, ensuring a fair distribution of funds.

1. Miscellaneous Expenses (₳30,000):

• Justification: This allocation covers unforeseen expenses and essential miscellaneous costs. We have exercised prudence in budgeting for contingencies, ensuring that the project remains resilient in the face of unexpected challenges.

Supporting Evidence for Costs:

• We have conducted market research to benchmark our budget against industry standards for similar events and initiatives.
• The team has assessed the average wage rates in our country and the freelance rates within the relevant industry to ensure that our compensation aligns with fair practices.
• Where applicable, we have sought quotes and estimates from vendors to validate and optimize our budget allocations.

By rigorously assessing and justifying each cost component, we believe that our project represents excellent value for money within the Cardano ecosystem. The budget aligns with industry norms, ensures fair compensation, and maximizes the impact of the Circular Economy Investor Matching Initiative.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept