Building Cardano Campus Clubs in 6 Ghanaian Universities

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Building Cardano Campus Clubs in 6 Ghanaian Universities

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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45000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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8

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[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Cardano isn’t reaching students in Ghana’s universities, especially underserved regions. Without exposure, potential builders, voters, and leaders are left out, hurting decentralization at its roots.

[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

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

All educational materials, event templates, workshop decks, and club guides will be open source under the MIT License. Others can remix, localize, and expand them across Africa and beyond.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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Training

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

• Target: University students in underserved Ghanaian regions (both tech & non-tech)
• Strategy: Launch Cardano Campus Clubs in 6 Ghanaian universities. Each club hosts monthly meetups to learn, discuss and train, covering dev & wallet onboarding, Cardano governance, dReps, and more. Sessions are hands-on and inclusive. The journey ends with a fiery 2 days Conference and inter-campus competition to test skills, deepen understanding.
• Why: Cultivates future devs, voters, and dReps from the grassroots, decentralization starts with inclusion.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• Launch 6 Cardano Campus Clubs in 6 universities
• Monthly meetups (education, wallet onboarding, governance talks and more)
• Guest speakers attendance at meetups
• Cardano Campus Club Conference
• Inter-campus competition. This will bring together various members of the club together, compete, win prizes, encourage and boost participation and networking.
• Design, print, and distribute Cardano merch; learning materials
• Social media engagement + video content creation

What are your success metrics?

• 6 active clubs launched across regions
• 24 in-person meetups held
• 12 online meetups held
• 600 students reached (100 per campus)
• Each Campus club will have a minumum of 50 students.
• 300 new wallets created (50 per campus)
• 1 Blockchain conference organized
• 1 inter-campus Cardano competition organized
• 700+ Photos including videos of meetups and competition shared.
• 80%+ attendee satisfaction via surveys.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Cardano’s long-term success depends on its ability to include diverse voices in governance, development, and use. But in Ghana, especially in underserved regions, most university students, both tech and non-tech have little to no exposure to Cardano. They are eager to learn and explore opportunities, but there is a lack of access, education, and local community support to guide them into the ecosystem.

We see this as more than just an awareness problem, it’s a representation gap. The people who could contribute to Cardano’s growth as developers, voters, builders, or dReps are simply not being reached.

Our solution and why we are taking this approach

We are proposing to establish 6 Cardano Campus Clubs in underserved Ghanaian universities. These clubs will be the heart of local Cardano education, discussion, and developer training. This isn’t just a single event, it’s a long-term approach that builds grassroots leadership and ownership, aligned with Cardano’s mission of decentralization.

We chose this model because student clubs are already a strong tradition in Ghanaian universities. By working through this familiar structure, we can embed Cardano into the local academic and social life of each school and, more importantly, give students a clear role to play in shaping Cardano’s future.

Details of the proposed solution

The project will run for 8 months in 3 key phases:

1. Club Formation Kickoff Events (2 months)

• We will launch meetups in each school to introduce Cardano
• Onboard students with wallets and governance tools
• Help register official campus clubs with clear leadership teams.

2.Monthly Meetups Trainings (5 months)

• Host monthly in-person meetups at each campus
• Topics include: wallet onboarding, Cardano governance, becoming a dRep, building on Cardano (for devs), and ecosystem opportunities.
• Provide resources like starter kits, printed handbooks, videos, and mentorship.
• Students get real-world exposure and experience contributing to the ecosystem

3. Final Month: Conference and Inter Campus Competition

Organize a 2-day conference and challenge where all 6 clubs gather for:

• Cardano related quiz battles
• Cardano Conference, where we take insights from great speakers within the community.
• Hackathon-style mini-projects
• Showcases of projects or awareness campaigns they led on their campuses
• Awards, certificates, and recognition to motivate continued involvement

Who our project will engage

This project directly targets university students from both tech and non-tech backgrounds, especially those in the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, and Bono regions of Ghana. These areas are often excluded from most global Web3 opportunities.

We will engage:

• Student leaders, who will run the clubs and lead outreach
• Developers and tech enthusiasts, through hands-on workshops
• Non-tech students, by making governance and participation simple and relatable
• Local faculty and university authorities, to gain long-term institutional support
• Cardano builders and educators, as guest speakers and mentors

Here is how we will show impact

We will track both quantitative and qualitative outcomes:

• At least 6 active campus clubs formed
• 300 students trained and directly engaged
• 200 wallets onboarded
• Participation from both tech and non-tech students
• 100+ students participated in the conference.
• Regular meetup attendance logs and feedback forms
• Documentation (photos, video, blogs) shared with the Cardano community
• Long-term: new dReps, Catalyst voters, and developer contributions from these campuses

We will also use pre and post-engagement surveys to measure growth in knowledge, confidence, and intention to participate in Cardano governance or development.

What’s unique and why it matters

This project isn’t just about onboarding users, it’s about planting leadership at the grassroots. By focusing on underserved university students, we’re building a bridge between Cardano and the next generation of African talent, people who are currently excluded from the conversation, but whose participation could shape the protocol’s future in powerful ways.

We’re creating a replicable model that can expand to more universities across Ghana and Africa. Every club we build becomes a living node of the Cardano network, one that grows independently, trains others, and contributes back.

This is how we decentralize from the bottom up with real people, real learning, and real community.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This project will create a lasting impact by planting the Cardano seed deep into Ghana’s university spaces, reaching the grassroots where tomorrow’s leaders, developers, builders, and dReps are growing.

By establishing active Cardano Campus Clubs in six underserved regions, we are not just spreading awareness; we are building communities. These clubs will give students real, hands-on experiences in blockchain, governance, and decentralized tools, helping them go from just hearing about crypto to becoming active contributors in the Cardano ecosystem.

How We will Measure Impact

We will track both quantitative and qualitative metrics to measure success:

Quantitative indicators:

• 6 active clubs set up in different universities
• 300+ students directly engaged
• 300+ new active wallets created.
• Attendance logs for each meetup and training session

Qualitative indicators:

• Feedback and testimonials from club members.
• Short interviews with students about their learning journey.
• Stories of individual students who become active contributors (devs, voters)
• Public visibility through blog posts, photo/video documentation, and social media updates

How We will Share Our Outputs

To ensure that our work doesn’t end at campus walls, we will share our learnings and stories widely across the Cardano ecosystem:

• Monthly updates posted to the Cardano Forum, X (Twitter), and Catalyst platforms.
• Blog posts featuring event recaps, club activities, student spotlights, and insights from each campus.
• Videos and photo reels from meetups and the inter-campus competition
• An open-source club starter guide published for anyone who wants to replicate the model in their region
• Final report summarizing lessons learned, challenges faced, successes, and next steps.
• Engage with Cardano Africa Academy and the Cardano Ghana Community to explore scaling and policy feedback

[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?

Capabilities

• Governance and Representation: currently serve as a Delegated Representative (dRep) for the Cardano Africa Academy under the name Cardano Africa dRep, voting on proposals with careful consideration for African context, impact, and sustainability. This role has grounded me in Cardano’s governance processes and decision-making frameworks.
• Community Engagement and Leadership: As co-founder of the Web3 Community at CKT-UTAS, I have organized and led blockchain training sessions, onboarding students from Web2 into Cardano-native development without external funding. I’ve also been a guest speaker at Cardano developer onboarding events, delivering talks on “Building on Cardano” and “Africa’s Role in Web3 Innovation.”
• Ecosystem Participation and Proposal Assessment: Since Fund 10, I’ve served as a Project Catalyst Community Reviewer, assessing proposals for feasibility, value for money, and alignment with Cardano’s mission. This has sharpened my understanding of what makes a project realistic and fundable.
• Technical and Governance Knowledge: I have completed the Cardano Blockchain Certification Course by the Cardano Foundation (final exam pending), giving me a strong understanding of Cardano’s architecture, UTxO model, and governance stack. Also, a full-stack developer.

Validation of Feasibility Through Data-Driven Steps

Before scaling, we will conduct baseline needs assessments at each university to validate student interest, existing infrastructure, and potential challenges. These assessments include surveys, focus groups, and meetings with university stakeholders. We will use KPIs such as sign-up rates, workshop attendance, project submissions, and platform engagement to continuously monitor progress.

If challenges arise, such as low attendance or technical issues, our team is prepared to adapt by adjusting outreach strategies, offering additional support, or refining curriculum delivery. This agile approach ensures feasibility throughout the project lifecycle rather than relying on assumptions.

Accountability and Transparency

Managing community trust is non-negotiable. If funded, we will:

• Provide a full public budget breakdown and quarterly financial reports.
• Publish regular progress updates on the Cardano Forum and X (formerly Twitter).
• Share photo/video documentation from all events and activities.
• Maintain a shared online folder with receipts, media, and milestone reports accessible to the community.
• Collect and publish feedback from beneficiaries to keep the process participant-driven and transparent.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Campus Club Launch and Onboarding

Milestone Outputs

• Successfully onboard 6 carefully selected universities across Ghana to pilot the Cardano Campus Club program.
• Host one inaugural outreach meetup per university, making it a total of 6 outreach events to introduce them to the Cardano ecosystem.
• Facilitate the formation of official Cardano Campus Clubs in each university through collaborations with faculty heads or student affairs.
• Appoint passionate and capable student leaders as club leads to champion adoption and activities, following an ambassador-style structure.

Acceptance Criteria

• All 6 universities have verified, functional clubs with structured leadership in place.
• Initial outreach sessions successfully held, with each event documenting a minimum of 50 student attendees.
• Club communication channels (WhatsApp/Telegram) are set up and active, with consistent engagement.

Evidence of Completion

• High-quality photos and videos from each of the outreach meetups.
• Signed letters from university departments confirming club formation or permission letters.
• A documented list of student leaders and early members per university.
• Screenshots or links showing active communication channels.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

9000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

Monthly Meetups Begins

Milestone Outputs

• Organize and execute the first 2 rounds of monthly meetups in all 6 campus clubs, totaling 12 meetup sessions.
• Deliver practical training during meetups focused on wallet setup, sending/receiving ADA, introduction to Project Catalyst and more.
• Design, print, and distribute high-quality flyers, beginner guides, and Cardano onboarding resources to support students.

Acceptance Criteria

• Each club successfully holds 2 meetups with at least 30 students per session, ensuring consistency and retention.
• Minimum of 200 students across all clubs create Cardano wallets.
• Printed materials distributed across all campuses, with at least 60% of participants filling out short feedback surveys.

Evidence of Completion

• Photos, videos, and flyers from each event.
• Completed attendance sheets for each session.
• Screenshots of wallet addresses created.
• Scanned or photographed feedback surveys and quotes from participants.
• Short video clips showing live demos or testimonials.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

11250

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Developer Workshops, Governance Training and Conference - Inter-Campus Preparation

Milestone Outputs

• 2 Deliver developer focused monthly meetups and governance workshops
• 1 online meetup featuring all campuses.
• Introduce Cardano's eUTxO and how to build on Cardano basics using Cardano developer tooling.
• Additionally, begin mobilizing and prepping students for the final Conference and inter-campus competition: share rules and materials and start forming teams.

Acceptance Criteria

• 180+ students attends online meetep
• Each club host 2 meetups with atleast 30 students in attendance.
• Pre/post surveys show improvement in knowledge
• Competition rules released and at least 6 teams confirmed across clubs

Evidence of Completion

• Screenshots of live meeting with 180 students in attendance.
• Signed attendance list of students attended the 2 monthly developer and governance workshops across various campuses.
• Video clips, feedback forms, knowledge survey results.
• Shared competition rulebook (PDF/link)
• Club lead confirmations of team readiness

Delivery Month

7

Cost

11250

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Grand Conference, Inter-campus Competition and Project Closeout

Milestone Outputs

• Host a two-day, high-energy Cardano conference among clubs and an inter-campus Cardano competition with all 6 clubs present.
• Provide a platform for Cardano enthusiasts to engage with students and share knowledge.
• Provide a platform for students to pitch their ideas, demonstrate prototypes, and compete for prizes.
• Capture the event with professional content including photos, videos, and post-event interviews.
• Publish a full project report covering the journey, outcomes, participant stats, and future roadmap.

Acceptance Criteria

• Atleast 100 students attended the Conference.
• At least 4 out of 6 clubs successfully present on competition day.
• Prizes distributed to top 3 teams, with audience engagement and community voting included.
• Final project report submitted with at least 5 key performance indicators (KPIs) measured.
• Event documented thoroughly with a highlight video, and shared with the wider Cardano community.

Evidence of Completion

• List of attendees with their contact details
• High-quality photos and an edited video recap of the competition.
• Winners announcement and post-event testimonials.
• Final PDF report with statistics and documented KPIs.
• Blog or Medium article summarizing learnings, shared on X (Twitter), Telegram, and Cardano forum.

Delivery Month

8

Cost

13500

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Phase 1: Club Launch and Onboarding (Month 1-2) Cost: 7,500 ADA

• University Outreach Travel Visits to all 6 campuses, transport and logistics: 1,800 ADA
• Outreach Materials – Banners, flyers, onboarding guides: 1,000 ADA
• Meetup Refreshments For 400+ students across 6 schools (light snack + drink and water): 1,200 ADA
• Club Setup Logistics – Filing club registration, university documentation, approvals: 600 ADA
• Tech Setup – WhatsApp groups, Telegrams, shared folders, email lists: 400 ADA
• Social media engagement and promotions: 1,000 ADA
• Project Management – Weekly planning, budgeting, communications: 1500 ADA

Phase 2: Monthly Meetups Trainings (Month 3-7)

Cost: 16,500 ADA

• Monthly Meetups (6 campuses x 5 Months ): Speaker transport, materials, snacks: 8,500 ADA
• Governance Toolkits, voting tools, and live DRep voting: 500 ADA
• Learning Materials, Wallet setup guides, dRep onboarding kits, Cardano governance handbooks: 2,500 ADA
• Community Support – Telegram and Discord management, follow-ups, and QA support: 1000 ADA
• Swag Identity Kits – Club-branded shirts, stickers, ID cards to create community pride: 2,000 ADA
• Content Capture, Video and photos of sessions to be used for Cardano community reporting: 1500 ADA
• Surveys and Assessment Tools, Pre and post-training forms, analysis tools for impact measurement: 500 ADA

Phase 4: 2-Day Conference and Inter-Campus Competition (Month 8)

Cost: 17,500 ADA

• Venue Rental – For 2 full days with AV equipment, chairs, stage, etc: 2,500 ADA
• Transport for Students (100 students) – Round-trip transport from Northern, Upper East/West, Bono regions: 3,000 ADA
• Accommodation (2 nights) – Budget-friendly hostels or group hotels for 100 students and guests: 3,000 ADA
• Feeding (2 days) – Breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks for 100 participants and guests: 4,000 ADA
• Competition Logistics, Judges, timers, tools, facilitators, scoring system: 1,000 ADA
• Prizes Awarding top teams, top-performing clubs, recognition for standout students: 2,000 ADA
• Speakers,volunteers and team acknoeledgement in ADA: 1,000 ADA
• Speaker and honorarium For Ghanaian Cardano contributors, educators, devs: 1,000 ADA

Phase 5:Reporting, Documentation Closeout

Cost: 2,000 ADA

• Final Report Summary – KPIs, lessons learned, feedback: 500 ADA
• Video Recap and Event Blog Professional editing YouTube and Medium content, visuals for Catalyst: 800 ADA
• Community Sharing - Social media posts, Twitter(X) threads: 200 ADA
• Monitoring and Evaluation - Track and validate wallet creation, follow-ups: 500 ADA

Contingency and Compliance Cost: 1,500 ADA

• Legal or Accounting or DAO Tools - If required for formalizing activities or partnerships: 500 ADA
• Miscellaneous Buffer – For price inflation, fuel, transport delays, etc.: 1,000 ADA

Grand Total: 45,000 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This proposal delivers high-impact, ecosystem-aligned outcomes at a fraction of what similar efforts would cost in many parts of the world. Here’s why this project is not just affordable, it’s strategic, efficient, and future-proof for Cardano.

Practical Use of Funds, Not Theoretical Spend: We are not throwing money at theory or abstract awareness. Every line item in the budget is action-oriented - meetups, travel, feeding, club registration, materials, community support, and event logistics.

for example:

• Club setup costs (600 ADA) go directly into university-approved, student-run Cardano clubs, institutions that will outlast the project timeline and continue to grow.
• Social media promotion and content capture are vital in our region for ongoing visibility, accountability, and engagement. We are not just doing work, we are showing it.

Local Cost, Local Context

Operating in Ghana gives us a cost-efficiency advantage without compromising quality:

• Accommodation for 100 students and speakers for 2 days? 3,000 ADA. That’s value most regions simply can’t replicate.
• Community swag, training kits, Telegram groups, reporting, all budgeted transparently and reasonably.

Focus on Long-Term Inclusion

This project isn’t about temporary visibility or click metrics, it’s grassroots infrastructure for Cardano in Ghana’s underserved regions. With this investment:

• We establish 6 active Cardano Campus Clubs, led by students, backed by universities, and embedded in campus life.
• We train and engage 400+ students, onboard 200+ wallets, and introduce non-tech and tech students alike to dRepping, Catalyst voting, developer guide and Cardano tools.

Circular Value for Cardano

The real Return On Investment (ROI) isn’t just numbers it’s network effects:

• Every student onboarded can become a Cardano developer, a dRep, a Catalyst voter, a Cardano educator, or even a community translator.
• Our outputs, videos, reports, blog recaps, and feedback will feed into the broader Catalyst ecosystem for replication.
• We are planting sustainable nodes communities that will advocate, build, and represent Cardano from the bottom up, long after this proposal ends.

Nothing is Left Unplanned

We’ve done our homeworks:

• We budgeted for documentation, community sharing, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
• We included a contingency for inflation, transport delays, or unexpected costs because reality isn’t always tidy.
• We even accounted for legal or DAO tooling costs if formalization becomes necessary.

This is not an event. It’s an ecosystem ignition. And for 45,000 ADA, Cardano gains:

• Deep penetration in a key African region
• Sustainable clubs and governance-ready student leaders
• A repeatable framework for grassroots engagement in other territories

If decentralization is the mission, this is how we make it real, efficiently, inclusively, and with boots on the ground.

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