Cardano Meetups and Events in Ethiopia

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Gezahegn Nigussie

[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)

Organize monthly meetups, hackathons, and workshops to engage the community.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[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.”

Collaboration with Natan, the owner of the Netflix Telegram channel, is essential for promoting the events to a wider audience. His platform will help increase outreach and engage the Ethiopian community effectively.

[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

Event materials and guides will be shared as open-source resources.

[METADATA] Horizons

Events

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We will organize monthly meetups, hackathons, and workshops in multiple cities across Ethiopia to engage and educate the community about Cardano’s ecosystem.

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

Our project will engage 500+ participants, build local awareness, and create a developer network that promotes Cardano use cases and adoption in Ethiopia.

[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 team includes blockchain experts and experienced event organizers. We have a proven track record in community engagement and will use transparent reporting to validate our approach. The team members are:

• Mr. Nathan: Owner of Natan Netflix and community builder
• Mr. Mamaru: Event organizer
• Mr. Fitih: Social media promoter

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

Kickoff meetup in Addis Ababa.

Host two workshops on smart contracts and Cardano basics.

 Organize a hackathon focused on Cardano development.

 Expand events to other cities like Adama and Bahir Dar

Conclude with a Cardano Summit Ethiopia and report the project’s impact.

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

Mr. Gezahegn Nigussie: leader

Mr. Nathan: Owner of Natan Netflix and community builder

Mr. Mamaru: Event organizer

Mr. Fitih: Social media promoter

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

Venue and logistics: 10,000 ADA

Marketing and promotion: 5,000 ADA

Speaker fees and team compensation: 15,000 ADA

ADA prizes for hackathons: 10,000 ADA

Contingency and operational expenses: 10,000 ADA

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

Our project aims to maximize Cardano’s community growth by engaging participants in educational events, promoting the ecosystem, and supporting local developers. The budget is designed to create lasting impact through skill development and community building.