Speezard: Web3 project incubator, Co-created with 1200 builders from the ecosystem, helping impactful projects grow.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

RESILIENTE community, founders of SPEEZARD web3 incubator

[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)

5

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

Yes

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

We're already working on this, but with your community and support, we could enable more people to dedicate themselves full-time to the incubator, as well as expand beyond Latin America.

[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

It's open source because all the information and workshops are open to the public.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Speezard: Web3 project incubator

We are a community of web3 entrepreneurs called Resiliente, who together co-create SPEEZARD, a web3 project incubator. The process lasts for 12 weeks and happens entirely on Discord, remotely, which allows us to take on projects from all over Latin America. The incubation is open to the entire community (workshops, pitch days, jury feedback, everything is attended by over 1200 builders participating in the Discord). Mentors and jurors are industry-invited experts, and when a project starts in Speezard, it comes with what we call a "minimum viable community" - 1200 builders ready to test your product, provide feedback, and help from their individual experiences. To reward those builders who contribute the most, we created a token called RESI, which gains value with money entering the community (through hackathon contracts, sponsors, and exits from convertible notes signed by projects when we secure funding from the investors we introduce them to). We could merge our communities (Cardano and Speezard) to incubate projects building on its blockchain. Landing: [https://www.speezard.io](https://www.speezard.io)

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

We will improve the quality of projects built on the blockchain, and your community can also join as builders in our incubator. They can benefit from everything learned by co-creating and earning RESI tokens for the value they contribute as builders.

And they will be able to give workshops on Cardano so that more people can learn about its benefits.

[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 incubator already has success stories, and so far, everything has been done without funding. The goal of this new cohort is to secure sponsors or grants to be able to reward the effort and hours put in by the community members.

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

Secure Funding and Allocate Resources

Specific: Obtain $100,000 in funding to expand and enhance the incubator’s operations.

Measurable: Funding allocation will be tracked through budget reports and quarterly progress reviews.

Achievable: Utilize our existing network and community to attract investors and apply for grants.

Relevant: This funding is crucial to achieving the following specific objectives:

Community Expansion

Specific: Merge with three global entrepreneurial communities to diversify our pool of builders.

Measurable: Success will be measured by the number of new members, partnerships formed, and diversity of skills and contacts added.

Achievable: Utilize our current community leaders and digital platforms to facilitate the merging process.

Relevant: Expanding our community will bring in new skills, contacts, and opportunities for collaboration, strengthening our ecosystem.

Time-bound: Complete the community merger within the next year.

Global Impact and Scalability

Specific: Establish a presence in five new countries and adapt programs to local needs.

Measurable: Measure by the number of new international partnerships, program adaptations, and the number of startups supported globally.

Achievable: Build on our successful regional model and use the expanded community network to establish these new bases.

Relevant: Scaling operations globally will enhance our impact and support innovation and economic growth worldwide.

Time-bound: Achieve global presence and scalability within the next two years.

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

Core team

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fernandez-96b758279

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-valeggiani-fuoco-1b48407b

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejo-ezequiel-lovallo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-lenci7

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-lamedica

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-lizer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpefaur

Plus 1200 builders

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

Hire Specialized Staff: Allocate $70,000 to recruit and retain experts in mentoring, business development, and technology.

Program Development: Invest $15,000 to develop and enhance our incubation and acceleration programs, including workshops, training materials, and mentorship opportunities.

Infrastructure and Technology: Dedicate $5,000 to upgrade our infrastructure and technology, ensuring that we have the tools necessary for virtual collaboration and global outreach.

Marketing and Outreach: Use $10,000 to increase our marketing efforts and attract high-quality startups from diverse regions.

Time-bound: Secure and allocate the funding within the next six months, with the goal of fully deploying resources by the end of the year.

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

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r-leaYfetJf8Cmvn6b_HHntdi5SQeXl7V7MxmtfqsSw/edit#slide=id.g22e53735304_0_0