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CardanoAgro LATAM Hub: Pilot Phase Brazil

Problem

Fragmented information on blockchain in agribusiness prevents Cardano from scaling adoption, creating overlaps, gaps, and missed real-world opportunities.

Solution

We will build the first Blockchain Adoption Map for Brazilian Agribusiness, launch a Hub website, and secure partnerships to guide Cardano’s growth in the sector.

₳60,000
Total funds requested

About this idea

Team

Daniela Alves – Project Lead & Methodology Coordinator

Role: Responsible for project methodology, research design, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of the final report. Oversees execution, ensuring alignment with objectives, timeline, and budget. Leads planning for LATAM expansion.

Experience: Over 15 years leading market studies and government projects. Served as Executive Director of a corporate diplomacy firm, delivering studies for governments such as Canada and for multinational corporations. Former Vice-Director of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and member of the BRICS Business Council, giving her direct access to exporters and regulators. Coordinated the government plan of São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city, and lectured at IBMEC-SP. Within Cardano, she co-founded GovChainLab and has experience delivering governance and adoption-focused projects funded by Intersect and Catalyst.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-alves-ri/

Charmaine Alves – Agribusiness Specialist & Stakeholder Relations

Role: Leads relationships with cooperatives, exporters, and agribusiness institutions. Validates findings with field experts, ensures alignment with real market needs, and contributes to classification of pilots and use cases.

Experience: International agribusiness consultant with extensive experience in rural Brazil and international markets, particularly China. She has drafted development plans for agricultural municipalities and maintains direct ties with cooperatives, agricultural departments, and buyers. Her expertise guarantees that the Adoption Map will reflect both local realities and global market demands.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmainealves

Research Assistant (to be recruited)

Role: Provides operational support including scheduling interviews, managing survey responses, and maintaining documentation.

Skills required: Organizational skills, basic data handling, and stakeholder communication.

Translator (PT ↔ ES ↔ EN)

Role: Supports production of the trilingual Adoption Map and ensures linguistic quality for international dissemination.

Skills required: Professional translation with experience in technical and blockchain-related terminology.