Defense & Aerospace Blockchain Security Initiative

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Defense & Aerospace Blockchain Security Initiative

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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60000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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6

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Defense and aerospace face complex supply chains, legacy silos, and strict security needs, causing inefficiencies and trust issues in collaboration, traceability, and data sharing.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.invensity.com/projects/?ind=aerospace
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• https://www.invensity.com/projects/?ind=defense

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

No

License and Additional Information

Educational materials and case studies will be open source, while specialized consulting methodologies and proprietary frameworks will remain confidential to maintain competitive advantage and client confidentiality.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal

Education

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

1. Who:
   1. Major defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers (Airbus, etc.)
   2. Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers in defense and aerospace supply chains
   3. Aerospace maintenance and repair service providers
2. How:
   1. Leveraging INVENSITY’s established relationships in the European defense and aerospace sectors.
3. Why:
   1. Immutable part provenance and certification tracking
   2. Secure data exchange and communications
   3. Automated compliance and audit trails meeting stringent regulatory standards
   4. Increased trust and coordination among defense/aerospace partners

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

1. Industry analysis of defense & aerospace blockchain opportunities
2. Stakeholder mapping and partnership formation with Cardano projects if possible
3. Develop workshops and seminar curricula
4. Create case studies and a whitepaper
5. Corporate outreach and engagement
6. Deliver bespoke workshops and virtual seminars
7. Refine content from feedback
8. Facilitate ecosystem connections
9. Produce final project report

What are your success metrics?

1. Research:
   1. Industry analysis covering ≥5 organizations and ≥5 high-impact use cases
2. Curriculum development:
   1. ≥3 hours of workshop content ready
   2. ≥1 hour of seminar content created
   3. One case study created
   4. Outreach to ≥5 major organizations
3. Delivery & engagement:
   1. ≥1 bespoke corporate workshop
   2. ≥1 virtual seminar
   3. ≥10 mid-management attendees
   4. ≥2 executives educated
   5. Content refined
4. Knowledge dissemination:
   1. One published case study
   2. One whitepaper released
   3. Final report delivered

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

INVENSITY GmbH proposes a specialized Blockchain & Cardano Awareness Initiative: The Defense & Aerospace Program. This initiative is designed to educate and empower defense industry leaders, aerospace program managers, compliance and security officers, and supply chain directors to understand, evaluate, and ultimately integrate blockchain-based solutions – with Cardano as a prime example – into their critical systems and workflows. Our approach delivers:

1. Tailored Executive Workshops for defense and aerospace leadership, focusing on the strategic implications of blockchain in secure supply chain management, mission-critical data sharing, and maintenance logs for aircraft and defense equipment (e.g. immutable record-keeping for part histories and certifications).
2. Webinar for engineers and IT/security professionals in the defense and aerospace sectors, covering blockchain fundamentals, Cardano’s technical architecture, and best practices for creating secure, compliant systems on a blockchain platform.
3. Knowledge Dissemination & Thought Leadership through case studies and whitepapers showcasing successful blockchain implementations in defense or aerospace contexts (for example, secure documentation of component provenance or coalition data sharing using Cardano), highlighting benefits like enhanced security, tamper-proof audit trails, and improved multi-organization coordination under strict regulatory compliance.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This initiative will raise awareness about enterprise-grade use case development in defense and aerospace applications, drive technical innovation within the Cardano ecosystem, create positive network effects and ecosystem growth, position Cardano as a leading blockchain platform for high-security and aerospace innovation, generate pathways to government and defense partnerships, and open global opportunities in other security-conscious industries. The defense and aerospace sector’s stringent security demands and influence on technological innovation mean that a successful blockchain integration here can set a high standard for trust and reliability, encouraging other high-stakes industries to consider Cardano for secure, mission-critical applications and thereby broadening enterprise adoption.

[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?

INVENSITY’s team represents a unique convergence of deep defense & aerospace industry experience and blockchain capabilities. Our consultants are seasoned professionals with extensive networks among defense contractors and aerospace firms, a proven track record of delivering complex projects in secure defense technology and aerospace systems (including projects adhering to DO-178C, MIL-STD, and other standards), expertise in stringent security and compliance standards (ITAR regulations, NATO standards, aerospace quality systems like AS9100), and technical depth in defense-specific challenges (such as real-time communications security, secure supply chain logistics, and embedded system reliability). We have established comprehensive risk mitigation strategies addressing industry conservatism and lengthy procurement cycles, regulatory complexity (government accreditation and compliance requirements), technical integration challenges with legacy defense and avionics systems, and data security concerns for classified or sensitive defense data.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Foundation & Research

Milestone Outputs

1. Comprehensive defense & aerospace industry analysis report identifying key blockchain opportunities and challenges
2. Detailed stakeholder mapping of target defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, government agencies, and key suppliers
3. Initial curriculum framework development for planned workshops
4. Formation of strategic partnerships with key Cardano ecosystem projects relevant to defense or aerospace applications

Acceptance Criteria

1. Completion of industry analysis covering at least 5 major defense or aerospace organizations
2. Identification of 5+ high-impact use cases for blockchain in defense and aerospace, with Cardano as a prime example
3. Development of preliminary workshop and webinar content

Evidence of Completion

1. Published industry analysis report covering at least 5 organizations and at least 5 high-impact use cases
2. Preliminary curriculum materials for both the workshop and webinar

Delivery Month

1

Cost

15000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Curriculum Development & Content Creation

Milestone Outputs

1. Complete development of tailored workshop materials focusing on strategic blockchain implications in the defense and aerospace sector
2. Complete webinar content covering blockchain fundamentals, Cardano’s architecture, and smart contract development, with examples relevant to defense logistics and aerospace data management
3. Case study featuring a blockchain implementation relevant to a defense or aerospace use case (e.g. a secure parts traceability pilot or maintenance record system on Cardano)
4. Initial outreach and engagement with target defense and aerospace organizations and government stakeholders

Acceptance Criteria

1. Completion of at least three hours of workshop content
2. Development of one hour of webinar materials
3. Creation of a case study relevant to a defense or aerospace application
4. Establishment of initial contact with at least 5 major organizations in the defense/aerospace sector

Evidence of Completion

1. Complete workshop and webinar materials
2. Completed case study documentation featuring a relevant defense or aerospace use case
3. Corporate outreach documentation and outcome of interaction with engaged organizations

Delivery Month

2

Cost

15000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Workshop Delivery & Corporate Engagement

Milestone Outputs

1. Delivery of at least one workshop with a major defense contractor or aerospace company (or relevant government defense department)
2. Execution of at least one virtual seminar targeting a broader defense and aerospace industry audience
3. Continuous refinement of educational content based on participant feedback, security considerations, and regulatory guidelines

Acceptance Criteria

1. Successful completion of at least one workshop with a key defense/aerospace entity and collection of participant feedback
2. Achievement of 8+ mid-level management or technical lead participants in the virtual seminar(s)
3. Education of 2+ senior executives or officials (e.g. program managers or defense tech leads) participating in either the seminar or workshop on blockchain fundamentals and Cardano use cases

Evidence of Completion

1. Workshop delivery report including attendee feedback
2. Virtual seminar deliver report
3. Documented content updates reflecting feedback

Delivery Month

5

Cost

20000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Knowledge Dissemination & Ecosystem Integration

Milestone Outputs

1. Publication of a case study with Cardano as a prime example
2. Release of a whitepaper on blockchain’s strategic implications for defense and aerospace innovation
3. Facilitation of connections between defense/aerospace organizations and relevant Cardano projects or partners (if needed)
4. Final project report with recommendations for future blockchain adoption in defense and aerospace

Acceptance Criteria

1. Publication and distribution of one case study
2. Release of one comprehensive whitepaper
3. Completion of a summarized report of the conducted workshop and seminar
4. Completion of final project report with actionable recommendations

Evidence of Completion

1. Published case study (publicly released or distributed to industry stakeholders)
2. Released whitepaper (made available to the Cardano community and interested defense/aerospace parties)
3. Summary report of educational events delivered
4. Final project report delivered to Catalyst and relevant stakeholders

Delivery Month

6

Cost

10000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

TOTAL REQUESTED FUNDING: ₳60,000

MILESTONE 1 - Foundation & Research: ₳15,000

1. Personnel Costs: ₳13,000
   1. Industry analysis and stakeholder mapping
   2. Partnership development with Cardano ecosystem
   3. Initial curriculum framework design
2. Research & Analysis Tools: ₳1,000
3. Partnership Development: ₳1,000

MILESTONE 2 - Curriculum Development: ₳15,000

1. Personnel Costs: ₳12,800
   1. Complete workshop and seminar material development
   2. Technical content creation and review
   3. Case study development
2. Corporate Outreach: ₳2,000
3. Expert Content Review & Validation: ₳1,200

MILESTONE 3 - Workshop Delivery & Engagement: ₳20,000

1. Personnel Costs: ₳17,000
2. Travel & Logistics: ₳2,000
3. Event & Seminar Platform Fees: ₳1,000

MILESTONE 4 - Knowledge Dissemination: ₳10,000

1. Personnel Costs: ₳7,000
2. Publication & Distribution Costs: ₳1,500
3. Final Project Deliverables: ₳500

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

For ₳60,000 over six months, this proposal converts targeted enterprise outreach into concrete adoption pathways for Cardano in the defense and aerospace sectors. Funding delivers a full funnel: industry analysis (≥5 orgs; ≥5 use cases), tailored curricula, one bespoke corporate workshop, one virtual seminar, and open-access thought leadership (one case study and one whitepaper), plus a final report and partner introductions.

1. Direct enterprise introductions: The program brings Cardano directly to top-tier defense and aerospace stakeholders through secure workshops and briefings, reaching decision-makers who control large, high-impact projects – turning awareness into potential pilot programs in a traditionally hard-to-access sector.
2. Reusable outputs: Educational content (with non-sensitive case studies) will be made open where possible, providing the Cardano community with frameworks and learnings to approach other high-security industries, and reducing duplication of effort.
3. Pipeline to pilots: By linking defense/aerospace organizations with Cardano projects (for example, secure communication protocols or supply chain dApps), the groundwork is laid for proofs-of-concept that, if approved, could lead to significant deployments and ecosystem advancements beyond the six-month term.
4. Strategic focus: Defense and aerospace require the highest levels of security, reliability, and compliance – domains where Cardano’s robust architecture shines. Successful adoption here serves as a powerful validation of Cardano’s enterprise readiness, likely to influence adoption in other sectors with similar demands (finance, critical infrastructure, etc.), thus multiplying the return on Catalyst’s investment.

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