Xertificate.io - combat credential fraud & drive digital adoption worldwide

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

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

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

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

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

We solve the problem by issuing digital certificates with proof-of-ownership & authenticity, backed by Cardano blockchain.

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

[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.”

>> @NMKR Studio / @saturn.io : a tech dev. partner to prepare for the digital asset generating process

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

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

Project will be fully open source.

(Assuming the minting process is all openly accessible as all is recorded on blockchain)

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Job-to-be-done: To deploy 500 digital certificates as NFT recorded on Cardano blockchain. Each blockchain-based digital certificate is tamper-proof & issued to students at school/NGOs as the secure & verifiable proof of qualifications.

(A). Problem Statement?

>> Credential Fraud : The prevalence of credential fraud undermines the credibility of qualifications and hinders individuals in South East Asia from earning opportunities they deserve.

>> Physical Certificate Delays : Traditional physical certificates often involve lengthy issuance processes, delaying access to credentials for job applications and other purposes.

>> Administrative Burden : Verifying student credentials for recruiters can be a time-consuming and laborious task for educational institutions.

>> Vulnerability of Physical Certificates : Physical certificates are susceptible to loss, damage, and forgery, making them unreliable and inconvenient for verification purposes.

(B). Objective?

>> Combat Credential Fraud : Establish a secure & verifiable digital certificate system to eliminate the possibility of credential forgery or manipulation.

>> Empower Digital Adoption : Promote the adoption of blockchain technology in education, enabling digital certificates issuance & management efficiently.

>> Enhance Administrative Efficiency : Streamline the verification process for recruiters & employers, reducing the administrative burden on institutions.

>> Provide Permanent Digital Records : Issue lifetime digital certificates which are accessible, verifiable, & tamper-proof. Both metadata & media file are on-chain (Cardano & Arweave).

(C). Proposed Activities?

>> Digital Certificates : engage and issue 500 digital certificates for students of school/uni/NGOs

>> On-site Workshops : Conduct workshops at educational institutions & NGOs to educate students on digital adoption, blockchain tech., & the benefits.

>> Online Education : Develop and distribute online educational materials to reach a wider audience and promote digital literacy among students.

>> Presence at Events : Participate in relevant conferences, seminars, & industry events to showcase Xertificate's solutions and foster partnerships

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

Building Impact in short & long term :

-- Short Term --

>> Empower South East Asian & African students with knowledge & understanding of digital adoption and blockchain.

>> Partner with educational institutions & NGOs to onboard students & raise awareness about digital adoption and credential fraud prevention.

>> Introduce as an alternative to physical prints, to help reduce ink usage, paper printing & logistics costs which lead to better environmental sustainability.

-- Long Term --

>>Provide lifetime digital proof of credentials & ownership that will exist in longevity.

>> Eradicate credential fraud, ensuring the authenticity & reliability of qualifications.

>> Ease the administrative burden & facilitate efficient verification processes of academic institutions.

>> Position young Southeast Asians & Africans as pioneers in digital adoption, shaping the future of education and credential management.

>> Contribute to a greener world by reducing paper consumption, ink usage, and shipping emissions.

-- Impact Measurement & Target --

>> # students reached ( direct & indirect ) | TAR : 15,000

>> # digital certificates issued | TAR : 500

>> # partnerships ( NGOs & institutes ) | TAR : 3 of 1 in Africa & 2 in South East Asia

>> Ease in administrative burden of verification process (not quantifiable/measurable)

>> Increased awareness of digital adoption, blockchain & credential fraud prevention | TAR : Post-workshop survey

-- Showcasing & Output sharing --

>> Monthly update ( report / newsletter / post )

>> Quarterly summary to capture impact delivered ( report / short video )

[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?

>> 9 years of professional experience:

-- 2 years leading a globally youth-run organization as a country manager to develop & build social impact through leadership, exchange & cross-cultural understanding

-- near 7 years as a professional realm of marketing & project management thru managing local & global brands in a world-class multi-national corporation in Asia & Pacific

>> 12 months of building on web 3.0: Stamp Library Virtual Post Office:

-- 8,000+ NFT digital assets generated

-- Collaborating w/ 20+ partners, from community members, artists, Cardano NFT projects whether small scale or blue-chips.

-- Good track record of delivering promises

>> 2 months of incubating Xertificate.io:

-- 7 partner organizations/public institutions onboard from Europe & South East Asia ( see : https://www.xertificate.io/verify )

-- on-track to achieve 200+ digital certificates generated by Dec'23

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

Job-to-be-done & measure :

3 partners on-boarded, from South East Asia & Africa with 3 MoUs signed with school/uni/institutions/NGOs

Job-to-be-done & measure :

Combined reach of 15,000 students via on-site workshop, digital educational campaigns, activations and workshops

Job-to-be-done & measure :

Digital certificates to be issued and distributed to 500 students from partner organizations with on-site digital adoption workshops conducted

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

Jason CHHINLIM ( Lead ) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-chhinlim-67530740/

Livin HOUTKEO ( Project Secretary ) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/livinhuotkeo/

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

Total budget proposed : 70,000 ADA

Budget break-down :

>> 25,000 ADA : On-site visit to 3 countries, accommodation, food, commute & conduction workshop in SEA & Africa

>> 15,000 ADA : Digital media amplification/boost & work with educational influencers

>> 9,000 ADA : Online educational materials production (static and/or video materials)

>> 8,000 ADA : Administrations & team expenses

>> 7,000 ADA : Merchandises, marketing & learning materials production

>> 4,000 ADA : Booth activation

>> 2,000 ADA : Minting service provider

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

Budget break-down of large spending :

>> 25,000 ADA (approx - 9,000 USD) : On-site visit to 3 countries, accommodation, food, commute & conduction workshop in SEA & Africa -- est. 3,000 USD per country trip

>> 15,000 ADA (approx - 5,400 USD) : Digital media amplification/boost & work with educational influencers -- est. 3,000 USD on amplification (500 USD per month) + 2,400 USD allocated on working with educational & impact influencers

[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.