ADApt Trondheim: Cardano _in-person_ Bootcamp Series

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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ADApt Trondheim: Cardano in-person Bootcamp Series

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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60000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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5

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Trondheim is considered Norway’s tech capital when it comes to academia, research, and innovation. The lack of educational initiatives and community‑building efforts hinders Cardano's potencial reach.

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

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No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

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No

License and Additional Information

N/A

[Theme Selection] Theme

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Education

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.

The ADApt Trondheim series is mainly being promoted at the NTNU University, as a two‑event initiative to drive Cardano adoption and empower local enthusiasts, international engineering and IT students, and blockchain tech enthusiasts. Each bootcamp builds on the other, guiding participants from basic ADA wallet setup to active governance and practical dApp use. By combining hands‑on workshops, expert-led sessions, and community networking. ADApt Trondheim will strengthen the ecosystem in Scandinavia and contribute to Cardano’s global footprint.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

ADApt Trondheim is designed to accelerate Cardano adoption in Trondheim, Norway. Over 4 months (Oct 2025–Feb 2026) we will deliver hands‑on workshops:

- Introduce Cardano fundamentals, entities, wallet setup, and DeFi transaction mechanics.

- Deep dive into Cardano governance; DReps’ role, voting process.

- Project Catalyst walkthrough; draft, refine, and proposal submission demo.

- Post-event survey

By combining hands‑on workshops, guest speaker expert-led sessions, and community networking, we will create a self‑sustaining ecosystem of Cardano users in Trondheim.

What are your success metrics?

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Event Cadence: Complete 2 bootcamps by February 2026.

Unique Attendance: At least 60 unique participants (≈ 30 per event).

Metrics:

≥ 70 % of participants set up an ADA wallet.

≥ 60 % delegate or stake ADA after Bootcamp #1.

≥ 50 % willingness to participate in the following Catalyst round.

Satisfaction Survey: Average satisfaction score ≥ 4/5 on post‑event surveys.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

ADApt Trondheim is a structured, two-event bootcamp series designed to bridge the educational and engagement gap in Trondheim, Norway—a tech-savvy yet untapped region for Cardano adoption. The solution addresses the problem of low grassroots awareness and limited governance participation by offering a guided pathway: from ADA wallet setup and staking basics, to governance education, and ultimately to proposal creation and dApp experimentation. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on activities, and follow-up engagement, participants gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become active Cardano users and community contributors.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

ADApt Trondheim will onboard at least 60 new users into the Cardano ecosystem, with KPIs targeting ≥70% wallet creation, ≥60% staking participation, and ≥50% Catalyst participation willingness. It will seed a self-sustaining community in Scandinavia—an underrepresented yet promising region—by training local "ambassadors" and future proposers. By improving Catalyst participation, educating about SPO's, DReps and decentralized governance, and demonstrating dApp potential, the project reinforces Cardano’s global decentralization goals. It also provides a replicable model that can be scaled to other cities, contributing to Cardano’s long-term adoption and community resilience.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & 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?

Project Lead — Rami Hanania

Cardano Ambassador for the MENA region, with a strong public track record of governance outreach and community moderation.

Catalyst-funded project in Fund11 and Intersect-funded project in 2024 which both included governance education and Arabic-language onboarding materials.

Active presence on the Cardano Forum, YouTube (@Cardanati), and Twitter (@ramihanania), demonstrating commitment to transparency and accountability.

Cardano MENA Governance community on WhatsApp.

Local Co‑Coordinator, Community Engagement & Logistics — Lars Føleide

Manages venue arrangements, local promotions, and participant outreach in Trondheim

Leverages extensive academic/entrepreneurial network to recruit attendees

Ensures seamless execution: catering, AV, on‑site troubleshooting

Profile: about.me/Zyron (includes LinkedIn)

Organizational Experience: Co‑founder of CalOne ( calone.com ); board/organizer NTNUi Tennis & Padel ( ntnuitennis.com ); volunteer at JavaZone & NDC conferences

Education Highlights: Multi‑disciplinary background across industrial chemistry & biotechnology, financial economics, informatics, entrepreneurship, and innovation

Founder of One.Education, a non-profit focused on sustainable impact and social responsibility.

Founder of Impact Club, a non-profit fostering sustainable impact through community-driven initiatives.

These credentials demonstrate not only deep technical and academic excellence, but also a hands-on understanding of community building and impact measurement in a the targeted ecosystem.

To manage Catalyst funds transparently and responsibly, we will follow these protocols:

1. Clear accounting for each cost category: venue, catering, speakers, and materials.
2. Stage-based reporting to the Catalyst community with photo documentation, attendance data, and milestone updates after each event.
3. Final impact report comparing KPIs against outcomes, with lessons learned and recommendations for scaling.

We are fully aligned with Catalyst’s principles of transparency, decentralization, and accountability. This project will not only be delivered successfully—it will serve as a model for similar community initiatives in other high-potential regions.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Event 1 : ADA Fundamentals, Wallet Setup & dApp Experimentation

Milestone Outputs

Foundations and Wallets

Date: October 2025 (weekend)

Venue: NTNU Innovation Lab

Objectives: Introduce Cardano fundamentals, entities, wallet setup, and DeFi transaction mechanics.

Agenda:

First half: “Cardano 101” overview; hands‑on wallet installation; live transaction demo.

Lunch break

Second half: Staking essentials; Intro to stake‑pools, Exchanges walkthrough, Dreps ; Q&A and troubleshooting.

Acceptance Criteria

Surveys & Analytics: Deploy post‑event surveys to measure wallet setups, staking behaviour and voting intent.

≥ 70 % of participants set up an ADA wallet.

Community Follow‑Up: Use mailing lists to share educational resources, remind participants about Catalyst deadlines.

Evidence of Completion

A summary of the event will be posted on cardano forum, along with the publishing of post-event surveys.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

30000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Event 2 : Governance and Proposal mastery.

Milestone Outputs

Venue: Work-Work Trondheim (co‑working space)

Objectives: Deep dive into Cardano governance; DReps’ role, voting process. Project Catalyst walkthrough; draft, refine, and proposal submission demo.

Agenda:

First half: Showcase Intersect committees, membership registration support; portal navigation.

Lunch break

Second half: Intersect Expert's panel, Q&A. Catalyst process introduction; demos from past funded proposals.

Acceptance Criteria

Surveys & Analytics: Deploy post‑event surveys to measure staking behaviour and voting intent.

≥ 60 % of paticipants delegate or stake ADA

Community Follow‑Up: Use mailing lists to share educational resources, remind participants about Catalyst deadlines.

Evidence of Completion

A summary of the event will be posted on cardano forum, along with the publishing of post-event surveys.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

30000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Final Report

Milestone Outputs

The final report will be shared with Cardano Community, with Project Catalyst Milestone reviewers, through Milestone acceptance form, and Cardano forum. The project is considered completed in milestone 2.

Acceptance Criteria

This final report will be shared with Cardano Community, with Project Catalyst Milestone reviewers, through Milestone acceptance form, and Cardano forum. We will publish a comprehensive report comparing outcomes against KPIs, including lessons learned and recommendations for scaling to other Nordic cities.

Evidence of Completion

We will publish in Cardano Forum a comprehensive report comparing outcomes against KPIs, along with sharing the surveys and analytics.

Delivery Month

4

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Expense Category

Catering and refreshments

₳11,000

Expense Category

Venue rental

Guest speakers: Constitution role at IntersectMBO | Cardano Ambassador | Co-founder Scandinavian Cardano Community | Co-founder Non-Profit related to Cardano, And Rami Hanania Cardano MENA region Ambassador.

Airplane Tickets

Guest speaker Hotel Stay

Promotional materials (including Printed Materials

Posters (for university campuses, co-working spaces, cafes)

Mini Flyers / Leaflets (event agenda, intro to Cardano, QR links)

Roll-up Banners (ADApt Trondheim / Cardano branding)

T-shirts (Cardano / ADApt Trondheim branded)

Social media posts (Twitter)

Event highlight video or post-event wrap-up video (if budget allows)

Informational Signage

Agenda boards

Feedback forms (digital)

Slide templates for presentations

₳19,000

Total per event

₳30,000

Series Total (two events): 60 k ADA. This includes branded swag, marketing and incidental costs, capital gain tax 22%

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

Cost per Participant: ≈₳1,000 (≈$400 USD) for full-day immersive experience

ROI: New stakers, voters, and proposers amplify Cardano’s ecosystem

In a high-cost region like Norway, this budget represents excellent value for money and a smart investment in Cardano's global outreach. ADApt Trondheim strengthens Cardano’s footprint in a new territory, while aligning every ADA spent with community growth, education, and decentralized participation.

This is good Value because:

Cost per participant is expected to be $400 USD for a fully immersive experience: education, food, networking, and onboarding. This is highly reasonable given Norwegian cost-of-living standards (0.5L water bottle can cost anywhere from 3.5$ to 7$ in a regular convenience store) and professional event benchmarks.

Onboarded users : Target ≥70% wallet creation, ≥60% staking, and ≥50% Catalyst voting—converting passive observers into active ADA users, stakers, voters, and future proposers

Global footprint expansion : Establishes Cardano's presence in Scandinavia, currently underrepresented, creating future value beyond this initial investment.

Catalyst pipeline growth : By helping attendees draft and submit proposals, the bootcamp will directly contribute to future funding cycles.

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