Skybrain Neurotech : Advancing Neurotech with Cardano

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Rakesh C Jakati

[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)

6

[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)

We will develop Cardano blockchain smart contracts to enhance neurotech data security, manage consent, and facilitate safe data sharing.

[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 dependency

[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

The smart contracts developed for securing neurotech data, managing consent, and enabling data sharing on the Cardano blockchain will be open source. These will be made available throughout the project lifecycle with a repository on GitHub. We plan to use the MIT license for these smart contracts to promote broad usage and transparency. All other technology components related to SkyBrain and Konma will remain proprietary.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

At SkyBrain Neurotech, we are pioneers in integrating cutting-edge technologies to transform neurotechnology data management. Having successfully implemented AI and IoT solutions and continuing to improve, we are now advancing into blockchain with dedicated smart contracts on the Cardano platform. This initiative will fortify data security, streamline consent management, and enhance data sharing within the mental health and wellness sectors.

Our Approach: We understand that managing neurotech data goes beyond basic security; it demands transparency and efficiency in handling and sharing data. By adopting the Cardano blockchain, we ensure all patient data is not only securely encrypted but also that each transaction and consent action is recorded on an immutable ledger. This approach not only safeguards data but also simplifies compliance with stringent regulations like HIPAA, similar to how blockchain technology has been employed in solutions like Estonia's e-Health Record system to secure patient data across the country.

Technological Synergy: Our prior achievements in AI/ML and IoT are now being enhanced with blockchain technology. The AI algorithms we've developed are optimized for deep data analysis and insight generation, while our IoT infrastructure supports real-time data interactions. This technological synergy creates a robust ecosystem for supporting mental health and wellness, offering comprehensive solutions that are efficient and user-friendly.

Community Impact: Our solutions are designed to benefit a broad spectrum of users, from healthcare providers and researchers to individuals focusing on personal wellness. Healthcare providers benefit from our technology through enhanced data security, allowing for the broader adoption of neurotech innovations and improved patient care. Researchers access a secure, rich dataset, propelling forward mental health treatment innovations. Individuals gain from personalized and effective interventions, enhancing their quality of life.

Cardano for Good: Our use of the Cardano blockchain aligns with its mission to foster socially impactful projects. This project not only showcases Cardano's potential in supporting global mental health initiatives but also emphasizes its scalability and security features, crucial for handling sensitive health data.

Proving Impact: We will quantify our project's success by tracking metrics like user adoption rates, transaction volumes, and feedback from the healthcare sector. Our benchmarks will include improved compliance with privacy standards, more efficient research data usage, and better patient outcomes.

Value to Cardano: Supporting this project enhances Cardano's ecosystem by demonstrating a significant, real-world application of its blockchain in healthcare. This promotes wider adoption of the Cardano blockchain and establishes a precedent for integrating advanced technology in sensitive data environments, proving Cardano’s capacity for scalability, security, and operational adaptability.

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

Our project, by integrating advanced neurotechnology with the Cardano blockchain, will significantly enhance the utility, visibility, and adaptability of the Cardano ecosystem within the global healthcare and technology sectors. Here's how we plan to positively impact the wider Cardano community and measure and share our successes:

Positive Impact on the Cardano Community

1. Demonstration of Blockchain Utility in Healthcare: By successfully deploying smart contracts for neurotech data management, we will showcase Cardano’s blockchain as a robust platform capable of handling complex, sensitive, and critical medical data. This will not only promote Cardano’s technology in the healthcare industry but also demonstrate its potential in other sectors requiring similar levels of data security and integrity.
2. Driving Adoption and Usage: Our project will directly contribute to increasing the transaction volume on the Cardano network, as every data interaction within our system—be it consent management, data access, or sharing—will utilize Cardano smart contracts. This increased activity will help in validating the scalability and efficiency of the Cardano blockchain.
3. Community Growth and Engagement: By demonstrating the real-world applications of Cardano in neurotechnology, we aim to attract more developers, startups, and enterprises to the Cardano ecosystem, fostering a community that innovates and builds on Cardano’s open-source platform.

Measuring Impact

• Quantitative Metrics : Transaction Volume: Track the number of transactions processed through our Cardano smart contracts.
• User Adoption Rates : Measure the number of healthcare providers, researchers, and individual users adopting our technology.
• Community Growth: Monitor the increase in developers and enterprise users within the Cardano ecosystem as a result of our project’s success.
• Qualitative Metrics : User Feedback: Gather qualitative data from users on the effectiveness and security of using Cardano for neurotech data management.
• Partner Testimonials : Collect insights from healthcare and research partners on how the integration of Cardano has transformed their operations.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities

• Open Source Contributions : We will make all developed Cardano smart contracts available on GitHub, along with comprehensive documentation, to encourage other developers to use, modify, and enhance these solutions.
• Educational Initiatives : Host webinars and workshops focusing on the implementation of blockchain in healthcare, discussing both our project's outcomes and the capabilities of the Cardano platform.
• Publish case studies and white papers detailing our project’s development process, challenges, solutions, and impacts.
• Community Engagement : Participate in Cardano community events and conferences to share our project insights and outcomes.
• Engage with the Cardano community through forums and social media to solicit feedback and encourage collaboration.

By establishing clear metrics for success and actively engaging with both the Cardano and global healthcare communities, our project will not only demonstrate the value of using Cardano in demanding real-world applications but also help in promoting widespread adoption and recognition of Cardano’s capabilities.

[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?

At SkyBrain, alongside our dedicated partner, Konma Labz, we possess a deep reservoir of expertise and experience that uniquely positions us to successfully deliver this project. Our team comprises leading specialists in neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and blockchain development, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and innovative approach to integrating these technologies.

Proven Expertise and Successful Track Record:

• Neurotech and BCI Experience: Our team includes seasoned neurotech experts, ML experts and engineers who have successfully developed and deployed EEG-based solutions in clinical and research settings. This background ensures a profound understanding of the core technology and its applications.

• Blockchain Development: Konma Labz has a robust portfolio of blockchain projects, demonstrating our ability to develop and implement secure, scalable blockchain solutions. We have previously integrated blockchain technology for data integrity and security in other sectors, ensuring that our approach is both practical and effective.

Steps to Ensure Trust and Accountability:

• Transparent Budgeting and Reporting:We will maintain transparent budgeting, with detailed, public reporting on how funds are allocated and spent throughout the project. Regular updates will be provided to all stakeholders and the Cardano community through our project dashboard and community forums.
• Project Milestones and Deliverables:The project will be structured around clearly defined milestones and deliverables. Funds will be allocated to each phase of the project based on milestone achievements, ensuring that each portion of the budget is justified by tangible progress.
• External Auditing:To further enhance trust and accountability, we will engage an independent auditor to review our financial management and project progress. This will ensure that all funds are managed appropriately and that the project adheres to the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Community Engagement and Feedback:We are committed to engaging with the Cardano community and our stakeholders throughout the project. By incorporating feedback and conducting open forums for discussion, we ensure ongoing transparency and adapt our approaches based on community input and needs.
• Validation of Technical Approaches:We will validate our technical approaches through pilot testing with a controlled group before full-scale implementation. This includes testing the blockchain functionality in real-world neurotech applications to ensure feasibility, security, and effectiveness.
• Additionally, we will publish the results of these tests and pilot projects for peer review, providing an additional layer of validation and transparency.
• Open Work Dashboard on Notion:To further bolster transparency, we will implement a dedicated open work dashboard on Notion, where all the milestones specified in this proposal will be tracked using a Kanban board. This dashboard will be accessible to the Cardano community, allowing stakeholders to view and track the real-time progress of our work, thereby demonstrating our commitment to a transparent working environment.

Conclusion

With a team deeply rooted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of neurotechnology and blockchain, and a strong commitment to transparency and community involvement, SkyBrain is exceptionally positioned to deliver this project with high levels of trust and accountability. Our structured approach to project management and stakeholder engagement will ensure that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of the Cardano community and our project supporters.

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

Enhancement and Completion of User Interface

• Duration: 1 Month
• Outputs : Enhanced user interface incorporating user feedback from the PoC.
• Complete front-end development for the health and wellness platform.
• Acceptance Criteria : User interface enhancements are implemented and verified against initial user feedback.
• Front-end functionalities are fully operational as per design specifications.
• Evidence : Screenshots of the completed interface.
• Code commits on GitHub.

Smart Contract Development

• Duration: 2 Months
• Outputs : Development of smart contracts for user data management, consent logging, and secure data sharing.
• Testing of smart contracts on a local test network.
• Acceptance Criteria : Smart contracts are developed with functionalities as specified in the project requirements.
• All contracts pass initial security audits and functional tests.
• Evidence : GitHub repository links to smart contract code.
• Test results and audit reports.

Integration of Smart Contracts with Platform

• Duration: 1 Month
• Outputs : Integration of developed smart contracts with the health and wellness platform.
• System-wide testing to ensure seamless functionality between the user interface and blockchain components.
• Acceptance Criteria : Integrated system functions correctly with no critical bugs.
• Smart contract interactions are stable and perform as expected within the platform.
• Evidence : System integration test reports.
• Video recordings of the integrated system in operation.

Pilot Testing and Feedback Collection

• Duration: 1 Month
• Outputs : Conduct pilot testing with an expanded user group.
• Collect detailed user feedback to identify any further enhancements needed.
• Acceptance Criteria : Successful pilot testing as demonstrated by user engagement and positive feedback.
• Identification of potential areas for improvement based on feedback.
• Evidence : Feedback reports from users.
• Analytical data on user interaction with the platform.

Final Adjustments and Documentation

• Duration: 1 Month
• Outputs : Implementation of final adjustments to the platform and smart contracts based on pilot feedback.
• Completion of comprehensive user and technical documentation.
• Acceptance Criteria : All identified improvements are successfully implemented.
• Documentation is complete and enables new users to effectively use the platform.
• Evidence : Code commit history showing final adjustments.
• Copies of the user and technical documentation.

Project Close-out and MVP Launch

• Duration: Completion of Month 6
• Outputs : Official launch of the MVP.
• Project close-out report and promotional video highlighting the platform's features and benefits.
• Acceptance Criteria : MVP is fully functional and publicly accessible.
• Close-out report and video accurately reflect the project’s achievements and impact.
• Evidence : Link to the live MVP.
• Project close-out report.
• Promotional video.

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

Rakesh C Jakati - Neurotech Expert

Harsh Jain - Neurotech Expert

Dr. Bhaskar T - Machine Learning Expert

Sameer Gupta - Senior Haskell, Embedded

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Sangeet Muralidhar - Block Chain Expert

Vinay Devabhakthuni - Business Development

Advita Ashok - UI/UX Design

Akash Malekar - Full Stack Developer

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

1. Development Costs
2. UI/UX Design and Front-end Development: Cost: 40,000 ADA
3. Includes design tools, frontend frameworks, and graphic resources.
4. Smart Contract Development: Cost: 70,000 ADA
5. Development of smart contracts including developer tools, testing environments, and security audit fees.
6. Integration and System-wide Testing: Cost: 30,000 ADA
7. Integration of smart contracts with the platform, including testing tools and third-party services for performance monitoring.
8. Pilot Testing and Adjustments
9. Pilot Testing Operations: Cost: 10,000 ADA
10. Includes pilot testers, data collection tools, and analytics software.
11. Final Adjustments and Optimization: Cost: 20,000 ADA
12. Resources for final tweaks based on pilot feedback, including additional development tools and minor third-party consultations.
13. Documentation and Educational Materials
14. Technical Documentation and User Manuals: Cost: 10,000 ADA
15. Technical writing tools, graphic design for instructional materials, and professional proofreading services.
16. Project Management and Administration
17. Project Management: Cost: 30,000 ADA
18. Project management software subscriptions, administrative tools, and overheads.
19. Legal and Compliance: Cost: 25,000 ADA
20. Legal consultations to ensure compliance with global data protection regulations, and contracting fees for intellectual property rights handling.
21. Community Engagement and Marketing
22. Community Outreach and Engagement: Cost: 20,000 ADA
23. Includes community forums, webinars, workshops, and social media engagement tools.
24. Marketing and Promotion: Cost: 15,000 ADA
25. Marketing materials, promotional videos, digital marketing campaigns to raise awareness and adoption.
26. Miscellaneous and Contingencies
27. Contingency Fund: Cost: 30,000 ADA
28. Reserved for unforeseen costs or overruns in any category.

Total Budget: 300,000 ADA

Each budget element is carefully aligned with the project milestones and planned activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all needs from start to finish. This budget also includes a contingency reserve to manage any unexpected expenses, ensuring the project remains on track without additional funding requests.

This detailed financial plan will be managed with strict adherence to the principles of transparency and accountability, with regular reporting to the Cardano community on expenditures and progress.

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

In assessing the value for money that our project offers to the Cardano ecosystem, it's important to contextualize the costs involved and how they reflect the substantial benefits and advancements that our initiative will deliver.

Alignment with Industry Standards

• Development Costs: The budget allocations for UI/UX design, front-end development, and smart contract development are in line with industry standards for similar projects. Based on average freelance rates and salaries for blockchain developers and UI/UX designers, which typically range from $50 to $100 per hour depending on expertise and location, our estimates are both reasonable and competitive. For instance, blockchain developers often command higher rates due to the specialized skills and security concerns associated with their work.

Efficient Use of Resources

• Testing and Integration: The funds allocated for integration and system-wide testing ensure that the platform is robust and secure before full deployment, representing a prudent investment in quality and reliability. The cost is justified given the complexity of integrating blockchain technology with real-time data systems and the need for comprehensive testing to ensure user data integrity and system performance.

Value Added by the Project

• Community Engagement and Outreach: The budget for community engagement and marketing is essential for fostering a supportive ecosystem around our project. By allocating funds to these activities, we aim to maximize user adoption and participation, which are crucial for the network effects that will drive the project's success and, by extension, enhance the utility and value of the Cardano platform.

Long-term Benefits

• Documentation and Education: Investing in thorough documentation and educational materials ensures that the project's outcomes are accessible and understandable to a broad audience, fostering further innovation and adoption within the Cardano community. This not only supports current project goals but also encourages future development on the platform.

Value for Money for the Cardano Ecosystem

• Driving Technological Innovation: By funding this project, the Cardano ecosystem is investing in pioneering applications of blockchain technology in healthcare, particularly in neurotechnology. The successful implementation of this project will position Cardano at the forefront of blockchain applications in healthcare, a sector with massive growth potential and the ability to deliver significant societal benefits.
• Enhancing Cardano's Reputation and Adoption: The project will demonstrate Cardano's capabilities in handling sensitive and critical applications like healthcare data, which requires the highest standards of security and compliance. This will enhance Cardano's reputation as a versatile and secure blockchain platform, attracting further interest and investment.
• Catalyzing Community Growth and Engagement: The active engagement strategies included in the budget will strengthen the Cardano community by increasing participation and awareness, leading to a more robust and dynamic ecosystem.