Cardano Governance Working Groups in Universities

[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 will create working groups in two Universities in Mexico to educate and engage the community in Cardano governance.

[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.”

No dependencies

[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

It is not technical but all information will be made public

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We are going to organize working groups in 3 Universities (UAT, UNAM & UAN), each one will have a series of 3 workshops:

1.- Introduction to Cardano & Project Catalyst

2.- Decentralized Governance: CIP-1694

3.- Delegate Representative (DRep)

We will focus on Universities previously related to Cardano in order to generate a greater impact by interacting with people who are already interested in blockchain technology.

These Workshops at each university will allow for a deep and gradual understanding of the principles and features of Cardano, which will increase community participation and interest.

We will cover topics such as decentralized governance and the role of Delegated Representatives (DRep), providing participants with information on the current state of the Cardano network and how they can participate in it.

At least 50 students will attend each of these workshops.

They will benefit from better understanding Cardano and how they can get involved in its ecosystem.

By increasing understanding and participation in Cardano in these key Universities, the network benefits from greater adoption and contribution to its development and governance.

Our focus is to bring together experts, enthusiasts and newcomers in a dynamic event that educates, engages and promotes Cardano. This event will feature workshops, panels and networking opportunities, involving students from this university.

Our goal is to start adoption and showcase the unique benefits of Cardano. This initiative is crucial for Cardano's expansion with educational institutions, benefiting both the local university community and the Cardano ecosystem in general.

This workshops will be taught by people from the Cardano community with experience in this type of events.

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

Our project will have a significant impact on the ecosystem by increasing the adoption and use of Cardano in Latin America.

To measure the success and impact of the proposal, we want to reach the following metrics:

150 new Cardano wallets

150 CNFTs minted

150 users participating in Cardano governance. 

3 Top Educational Institutions in Mexico involved in governance

Once the students have participated in the 3 workshops we will follow up with them through the telegram community group and social networks in order to onboard them to the Cardano ecosystem and the use of dapps, DeFi and governance.

The goal is also to familiarize the universities with the Cardano blockchain and governance to create their own working groups.

[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?

Víctor Hernández

I am from Tlaxcala, Mexico, and have been involved with Cardano for the past year.

I have worked on the Catalyst project as a reviewer in Fund 10 and more recently as a level 1 reviewer, fulfilling all my responsibilities in an objective manner.

I have helped organize Workshops on CIP-1694 at the Polytechnic University of Tlaxcala.

I was a representative of the Cardano Latam Community at the "Cardano Days" in Guadalajara, Mexico.

I have also collaborated in the organization of the CIP-1694 workshop in Mexico and the Pan-Latam workshop in Uruguay.

I am co-author of the Latin American regional conclusions document, which is available at this link: https://github.com/latamcardano/CIP1694Workshops

Erick Valadez

I am originally from the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. 

Graduated with a Law Degree from the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala (UATx), after graduating I worked for the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala in Administrative Secretary, Human Resources Division (2017-2019).

Founding member of the Instituto de Enseñanza e Investigación Nuevo Milenio, educational institution focused on professionalizing the economic sectors of Mexico, digitizing 7 careers, we have the support of one of the best universities in Tlaxcala, the Technological University of Tlaxcala (UTT), I have attended Blockchain web3 conferences and Hackathons of the Crypto Puebla community.

I am a member of the Cardano Mexico community I had the opportunity to host the Founder of the Cardano Europe Community.

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

Milestone 1: Formal establishment of partnerships

Outputs:

• Establish formal partnerships with the 3 universities.
• Elaborate the content of the presentation for each of the 3 workshops
• Elaborate the design of Roll Ups

Acceptance criteria:

• Acceptance letter from the universities containing: Name of the University, date of workshops, affirmation of participation, place where the workshops will be held.
• 3 slide presentations containing the following topics: Cardano RoadMap, CIP-1694, DReps, Project Catalyst.
• Design containing Cardano Logo, Name of the event “Cardano Workshops”, Allusion to the Cardano community. , Allusion to Cardano Mexico community.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Document in pdf format via Google drive
• 3 Documents in pdf format via Google drive
• Roll Up design in pdf format via Google drive

Milestone 2: Event preparation

Outputs:

• Buy flights x3
• Book accommodation
• Design flyers
• Purchase Cardano merchandise kits
• Book catering service

Acceptance criteria:

• 3 flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara
• 10 hotel reservations
• The flyer must contain: name of the event, place, date and time, Cardano logo and University logo, QR for registration.
• The Cardano kit must include: 1 t-shirt, 1 cap, 1 pencil, 1 key ring, 1 agenda. 
• Prepayment of 50% of the catering service

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Payment receipt in PDF format
• Receipt of lodging payment in PDF format
• Document in PDF format
• Photographs of Cardano merchandise kit
• Advance payment receipt in PDF format

Milestone 3: Event execution

Outputs:

• Deliver Governance workshops
• Deliver Cardano merchandise
• Distribute rewards to participants

Acceptance criteria:

• 9 workshops to be held
• Deliver 150 Cardano merchandise kits
• Deliver 3,000 ADAs to 150 new wallets

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Photographs of the workshops in PNG format
• Pictures in PNG format
• Link to a document with the ID of the transaction

Project Close-out Report and Video

Outputs:

• Write a comprehensive report detailing project outcomes.
• Video summarizing event highlights and key learnings.

Acceptance criteria:

• Report includes detailed analysis of attendance, engagement metrics, and feedback.
• Video provides a concise overview of event highlights and testimonials.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Link of project report and video via google drive.

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

Erick Valadez

Elaborate the content of the presentations and the design of the dissemination material.

Book flights and lodging

Deliver Workshops

Victor Hernandez

Establish alliances with universities

Deliver Workshops

Book catering services

Crisrtian Rojas

Deliver Workshops as speaker

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

UAN TRAVEL EXPENSES NAYARIT, MEXICO

• Transportation from Tlaxcala to Mexico City X3: ₳228
• Flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara X3: ₳1,364
• Transportation from Guadalajara to Tepic: ₳228
• Lodging for 5 Nights: ₳1,137
• Food (3 persons, 6 days 2x Day): ₳1,637

UAT TRAVEL EXPENSES TLAXCALA, MEXICO

• Transportation to the University: ₳228
• Food: ₳228

UNAM TRAVEL EXPENSES CIUDAD DE MEXICO

• Transportation from Tlaxcala to Mexico City X3: ₳228
• Lodging for 5 Nights : ₳1,137
• Meals (3 people, 6 days 2x Day): ₳1,364

MARKETING MATERIAL

• Roll ups x3: ₳910
• Difussion material (Flyers x6): ₳455
• Honorariums speakers (500 ADAS per workshop, 9 workshops for 3 speakers): ₳13,500

VENUE

• Merchandise 150 kits: (t-shirt, cap, agenda, pencil case, key ring): ₳15,958
• Lunch (9 workshops|with 50 attendees each one): ₳14,332
• Reward for participation for 150 people: ₳3,000

• Project management: ₳13,000
• Contingency fund: ₳10,000
• Report project fee: ₳5,000

TOTAL: ₳83,934

*Note: The budget is based at price ADA: 0.40 usd

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

The costs of our proposal represent a great value to the Cardano ecosystem. Travel and lodging expenses are designed to provide comfort and security for the team. Marketing materials and speaker fees are reasonable and necessary to promote the event and ensure its quality.

Expenses related to venue and project management are intended to create a complete educational experience and cover any unforeseen events. With an experienced team and careful planning, we are confident that these costs represent a sound investment in the expansion and adoption of Cardano in Latin America.