Diversum: An Inclusive Platform for Neurodivergent Individuals

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Emanuel Henrique Castro Botelho

[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

Alícia Castro Costa

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

100000

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

12

[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)

Diversum provides an inclusive platform tailored for neurodivergent individuals, promoting meaningful connections through accessible design, education, and a safe community supported by the Cardano.

[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

Yes. Diversum will be an open-source project, contributing educational materials, code, and best practices to foster inclusivity and blockchain adoption.

[METADATA] Horizons

Social Media

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Diversum is an app designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, to build relationships and friendships. The app will focus on:

• Inclusion: Tailored for neurodivergent users, offering personalized communication tools and social interactions.
• Accessibility: A design that meets the needs of users with diverse sensory and communication preferences.
• Blockchain Integration: Utilizing Cardano's ADA for rewards, transactions, and decentralized governance.
• Social Impact: Profits and donations will support mental health and neurodivergence initiatives.

Key Features:

1. Matching Algorithms: Based on both personal interests and neurodivergent compatibility.
2. Custom Communication Options: Personalized profiles and communication preferences (text, visual, etc.).
3. Gamification & ADA Rewards: Users can earn ADA through positive interactions and community engagement.
4. Community & Support Groups: Themed channels and group discussions for shared experiences and emotional support.

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

Project Impact on the Cardano Ecosystem

The Diversum project will connect Cardano with an underserved community of neurodivergent individuals, enhancing the platform’s reputation for inclusivity and social good. By integrating ADA for rewards and transactions, Diversum will expand the utility of Cardano in real-world applications that foster human connections and well-being.

How we will measure the project impact (quantitative and qualitative)

• Number of active users: Monitoring the growth of the neurodivergent user base and community engagement.
• ADA Transactions: Tracking the usage of ADA for rewards and premium features.
• Social Impact: Evaluation of the reduction in social isolation and improvement in mental health indicators among users.
• Community Feedback: Collecting qualitative feedback from users to improve the app’s inclusiveness and experience.

How success will bring value to the Cardano community

Diversum will expand Cardano's influence into the social impact space, using blockchain to empower an often overlooked demographic. It will increase ADA’s utility by creating a thriving, decentralized community where users participate in governance and social initiatives.

[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?

We have the Node Hub and Código Brazuca with us and the Diversum application are build inside that two companies.

Projects carried out in Brazil that I participated in as part of Código Brazuca:

2023 - Selarón Pedaços do Mundo (https://selaronpedacosdomundo.com.br) 

2023 - Arcology Brazil - Metaverse Game with The Sandbox (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sTVmiMJ46k) 

2023 - 4 Metaverses in Spatial for projects and companies (2 under NDA) 

Código Brazuca Space - https://www.spatial.io/s/Space-Codigo-Brazuca-640029353aa2f200e9720e72?share=248998534784895085 

Brazuca Gallery - https://www.spatial.io/s/Brazuca-Gallery-640fc247f40f414f260387e1?share=4390257892464318142 

Praça Paris - https://www.spatial.io/s/Praca-Paris-Gloria-RJ-Codigo-Brazuca-643b3aa107adc62740c4bc1d?share=6499233989676524379 

2023 - Código Brazuca Academy - Solidity training lasting 8 months with a KPI of 85% of students employed after the course, sponsored by Transfero Group 

2023 - Numerous lectures on blockchain technology at the largest events in the Brazilian market 

2023 - Extension courses for universities on blockchain technology and new markets 

2024 - Creation of the Node Hub Web3 by Código Brazuca to promote the Brazilian ecosystem around blockchain technology and innovation, reaching not only new entrants but also companies looking to provide blockchain technology solutions 

2024 - 15 events on blockchain technology with entrepreneurs and business owners, fostering the web3 ecosystem and introducing new entrants to blockchains monthly 

2024 - Numerous lectures at web3 and web2 events across Brazil 

2024 - Node Summit at the Rio Innovation Week, the largest innovation and technology event in LATAM with 185,000 attendees, where we brought blockchain technology to direct contact with the public, entrepreneurs, and companies with an exclusive stage for 2 days 

2024 - Código Brazuca Academy with active classes and a community of 850 developers, always introducing new opportunities for blockchain projects 

2024 - Liga Carioca de Blockchain, representing the league of students in Rio de Janeiro at each college and university, promoting blockchain technology within educational institutions 

2024 - Partnerships with traditional companies seeking blockchain solutions and web3 companies.

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

Milestone 1: Research and Planning (Months 1-2)

• Objective: Conduct market research, define functional requirements, and finalize the business model.
• Deliverables:
• Market research report on neurodivergence
• Functional requirements document
• Definition of the tech stack and Cardano integration
• Cost: $3,000

Milestone 2: MVP Development (Months 3-6)

• Objective: Develop the MVP with essential features, including matchmaking, profiles, and ADA integration.
• Deliverables:
• MVP with profile creation, matchmaking, and ADA transactions
• Accessible UX/UI design for neurodivergent users
• Cost: $12,000

Milestone 3: Beta Testing and Feedback (Months 7-8)

• Objective: Test the MVP with a neurodivergent user group, gather feedback, and fix issues.
• Deliverables:
• Usability testing and feedback reports
• Bug fixes and UX/UI adjustments
• Cost: $5,000

Milestone 4: Final Adjustments (Month 9)

• Objective: Finalize the app.
• Deliverables:
• Performance optimizations and ADA rewards system refinement
• Cost: $2,000

Milestone 5: Marketing and Growth (Months 10-11)

• Objective: Launch a marketing campaign to grow the user base and establish partnerships.
• Deliverables:
• Targeted campaigns in neurodivergent communities
• Partnerships with neurodivergence-related organizations
• Cost: $6,000

Milestone Final: Final app Launch (Month 12)

• Objective: Official launch on app stores (Google Play, Apple Store).
• Deliverables:
• Publication on app platforms
• Cost: $2,000

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

Project Team

Emanuel Henrique Castro Botelho – Founder Developer https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-henrique-castro-botelho-7621b5280?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Student of Systems Analysis and Development (4th semester) on IESB University Center of Brasilia. Creator of the Diversum project, an app designed for neurodivergent individuals, which integrates Web2 and Web3 technologies using the Cardano blockchain. My professional focus is on exploring the convergence between Web2 and Web3, seeking opportunities to develop innovative solutions that enhance digital accessibility and inclusion.

With a focus on software development and a strong interest in emerging technologies such as blockchain and decentralization, I am looking for opportunities that allow me to apply my knowledge in technology projects with social impact and sustainable growth.

*Technical Skills:*

- Web2 development and integration with blockchain (Web3)

- Programming in languages such as Javascript, Python, and SQL

- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

- Familiarity with blockchain technologies, Cardano, and the use of ADA tokens

- Development of decentralized and accessible solutions

- Application of agile methodologies (Scrum)

 

Objective:

I aim to work in the development and fusion of Web2 and Web3, contributing to the creation of solutions that promote inclusion and accessibility, while exploring the potential of decentralized technologies to create positive social impact.

Alícia Castro Costa – Cofounder Educational Coordinator https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-castro-850168b9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Alícia Castro is an educator, actress, and screenwriter. A graduate of UNIRIO, she works at Espaço Pomar as part of the Inclusion Team, serving as a mediating teacher for neurodivergent children. She has experience in pedagogical tutoring for visually impaired students, having participated in the PET Tutoring Program at UNIRIO. From an early age, Alícia was involved in volunteer projects, which sparked her passion for early childhood education, combining it with her love for the arts. She integrates creative tools, such as theater, into her teaching to promote a more dynamic and engaging learning process.

In film and theater, Alícia wrote and co-directed the short film Refazendo, which was selected for international festivals, including the Athens Digital Arts Festival and the Cefalú Film Festival, where it earned an honorable mention. As a screenwriter, she created the Manifesto for D’Sono, also acting and producing the project. She has performed in over nine theater productions, including Primeiro de Abril* and Maricota conta Chapeuzinho Vermelho. Additionally, she appeared in commercials for Snapchat and the Winter Olympics SportTV/Globo Sat.

Felix Fernando Ferreira Gonzalez Llana – Investment Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/merc-controle-8742b3332/

Web3 investor since 2021, have degree in computing programing on PUCRIO year 2001 and cinema degree on UFG year 2007. Works with movie executive production, cultural production for TV, events and culture and art in general. Today he focus on solutions for Defi, studing blockchains and new types of investments to provide better projects health. One example is the use of Liquidity Pools for provide more secure and constant taxes to the projects giving more capital to inject on new ideas.

Antônio Marcelo - Technical Coordinator https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfonseca/

CEO of Código Brazuca and Node Hub Web3. He has been working with Linux since 1996, focusing on infrastructure and education. He is the author of approximately 11 books on Linux, Apache, Linux Security, Squid, Postfix, and System Administration in Brazil. He worked in information security from 1999 to 2006.

He has been involved in various web3 projects since 2022, serving as an advisor on metaverse projects, tokenization, and setting up infrastructure for Blockchain. He ran two nodes for 10 months on Kusama and Polkadot. He is a speaker and biz dev at the Blockchain Festival.

He is responsible for Código Brazuca, an education project that has been operating since 2021, training developers and devops in web3 technologies. He is currently an ambassador for CESS (a project based on Polkadot technology) and Akash Insider project from Cosmos Ecosystem.

Priscilla Baeta - Operations Coordinator - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillabaeta/

COO of Código Brazuca, COO of Node Hub Web3 and a project development specialist. She has worked in project development, education, and research for over 10 years for YouTube Brazil and Ubisoft (in various game franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy). She has been giving lectures and classes on the Web 3 and Blockchain market since 2021.

She is the lead Voxel artist and research manager for Arcology Brazil, launched by The Sandbox in September 2023, and several metaverses on SPATIAL for business, networking, and gaming purposes. She also works with NFTs and Blockchain games since 2021. She serves as a BizDevOps in Blockchain and web 3 projects in the Brazilian ecosystem. She got a bachelor's degree in Design and Fashion at Veiga de Almeida University. She is a Cripto Researcher and specialist in cripto market.

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

BUDGET & COSTS

Research and Planning $3.000

MVP Development $12.000

Beta Testing and Feedback $5.000

Final Adjustments $2.000

Marketing and Growth $6.000

Launch app $2.000

TOTAL: $30.000

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

The Diversum project represents value for money by providing a highly needed platform for neurodivergent individuals, promoting social inclusion and mental health while expanding the use of Cardano’s blockchain for real-world social impact. By focusing on accessibility, ADA integration, and open-source development, Diversum will create lasting value for both its users and the Cardano ecosystem. See some examples on web2 market like tinder, Facebook, Instagram and some other applications.