Cardano India: Offline Developer & Community Events

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Chinmay Joshi

[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

Nidhi

Khushbu

Shivani

Amit

Abhishek

Ankush

[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 organize offline events, hackathons, and meetups to educate developers and grow the Cardano community in India.

[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?

No

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

Not open source.

[METADATA] Horizons

Events

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We propose to host 5-6 offline events, including hackathons, developer workshops, and meetups across key cities in India. These events will educate developers, onboard users, and foster community growth for Cardano in India.

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

The project will help Cardano tap into the fast-growing Indian blockchain market by educating 500+ developers, creating new Cardano wallets, and building long-term community ties. We will measure impact through the number of attendees, new wallet sign-ups, hackathon projects, and online engagement.

[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?

With experience in organizing large-scale events and hackathons, we have the expertise and network to deliver this project. Our previous events have attracted hundreds of developers, and we have a proven track record of execution.

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

Pre-Event Planning and Setup

• Number of event venues secured: 2+
• Number of marketing touchpoints reached: 500+ developers
• Number of local partnerships established: 3+ tech communities/universities
• Social media engagement rate (likes, shares, comments): 10% increase

First Two Events Executed (Education & Networking Focus)

• Total attendees across both events: 200+
• Number of new Cardano wallets created: 100+
• Social media mentions and event hashtag usage: 200+ mentions
• Satisfaction rating from participants (based on survey): 80%+ positive feedback
• Number of online Cardano-related discussions initiated post-event: 50+

Hackathon Event in Two Cities

• Number of hackathon participants: 150+
• Number of projects submitted using Cardano: 20+
• Social media reach during hackathons: 2000+
• Number of local media mentions/articles: 5+
• Post-hackathon developer retention (participants continuing development): 30+

Event Expansion and Larger Developer Engagement

• Total attendees across expanded events: 300+
• New Cardano wallets created: 150+
• Number of projects initiated or discussed: 10+
• Online video views of event recordings: 1000+
• Engagement in follow-up events or online discussions: 50+ active developers

Post-Event Evaluation and Community Development

• Total attendees across all events: 500+
• Number of partnerships formed with local tech communities: 10+
• Number of continued Cardano projects post-event: 20+
• Survey response rate from attendees: 70%+
• Overall media coverage (blogs, articles, social media): 10+ features

Long-Term Community Engagement and Growth

• Total developers engaged: 1000+
• Number of active projects on Cardano: 50+
• New Cardano wallets created: 1000+
• Developer community size on forums or online groups: 500+ active users
• Repeat attendees or participants in follow-up events: 300+
• Growth in Cardano-related content creation (blogs, videos, tutorials): 20+

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

Chinmay Joshi: Co-Founder, Project Lead, and Event Organizer.

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

Cost Breakdown:

• Venue and logistics for 5-6 events: 20,00,000 INR
• Marketing and promotion: 5,00,000 INR
• Travel, accommodation, and speakers: 10,00,000 INR
• Prizes and giveaways: 5,00,000 INR
• Miscellaneous (catering, merchandise, etc.): 5,00,000 INR

Total: 45,00,000 INR (~₳100,000)

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

The cost of the project is justified by the direct impact on community growth in India. Each event will help onboard developers, increase Cardano’s user base, and foster a self-sustaining community in a key global market. The hackathons will also encourage the creation of real-world projects on the Cardano blockchain, contributing to long-term ecosystem development.