IncuBuild House India: Building Sustainable Cardano Projects

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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IncuBuild House India: Building Sustainable Cardano Projects

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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56000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

3

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Lack of serious and sustainable projects being built in the Cardano ecosystem.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.instagram.com/hackit_sapiens/
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• https://x.com/HackIT_Sapiens
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• https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackitsapiens
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• https://x.com/Kshitij_web3
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• https://x.com/geeky_kartikey

[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?

Yes

License and Additional Information

This project will be open source under MIT License

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Hackathons

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

We are targeting serious builders, developers, and innovators who want to create long-term, sustainable projects on Cardano. Our focus will be on developers from India’s fast-growing Web3 ecosystem.

We will reach them through:

• Social media campaigns
• Collaborations with local dev communities.
• Direct outreach to experienced Cardano contributors

This matters for Cardano because it bridges the current gap of sustainable projects. India has one of the largest pools of developers worldwide, and this initiative channels that talent into real projects deployed on Cardano.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• Event planning & outreach (venue, mentors, agenda).
• Marketing & partnerships (social campaigns, applicant shortlisting).
• Execution of a 3-day hacker house with ideation, workshops, and demo day.
• Launch of at least 15 projects on Cardano.
• Impact reporting, highlight videos, and public outcomes shared with the community.

What are your success metrics?

• 50+ builders hosted in the hacker house.
• 15+ projects deployed on Cardano.
• 5+ community partnerships onboarded.
• 200+ applications received.
• Recognized mentors and judges confirmed.
• Daily event coverage on social media.
• Impact report and highlight video published post-event.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Overview

Cardano IncuBuild House India 2025 is a fully funded 3-day hacker house designed to tackle the shortage of serious, long-term projects in the Cardano ecosystem. By removing financial barriers, developers can focus fully on collaboration, innovation, and building impactful projects that strengthen Cardano’s global presence.

Program Structure

• Day 1 – Onboarding & Ideation
  • Builders arrive and settle in a collaborative, fully sponsored environment.
  • Introductory sessions on Cardano and sustainability in Web3.
  • Mentor hours to guide participants on framing strong problem statements and solution approaches.
• Day 2 – Building & Mentorship
  • Dedicated building sprints supported by expert mentors.
  • Structured workshops and ideation circles to refine projects.
  • Wellness and fun activities included to keep developers fresh, creative, and focused.
• Day 3 – Demo Day & Recognition
  • Builders showcase their projects to mentors, judges, and the community.
  • Constructive feedback acts as a “mirror” to help participants evaluate their work.
  • Motivation prizes awarded to the top three projects to encourage long-term development.

Mentorship and Guidance

• Experienced mentors will dedicate time to provide one-on-one feedback and strategic guidance.
• Sessions are designed to ensure developers gain the right perspective while building, helping them transform ideas into viable, real-world projects.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Ecosystem Growth

By hosting a fully funded hacker house, we remove entry barriers for developers and ensure that talent is focused on building. This creates a direct pipeline of serious, sustainable projects into the Cardano ecosystem.

Developer Empowerment

The program nurtures builders through mentorship, workshops, and collaboration, enabling them to transform raw ideas into real-world, deployable solutions. This leads to stronger developer confidence and long-term commitment to Cardano.

Sustainable Projects

With a target of 15+ projects deployed, the initiative directly contributes to the growth of Cardano-native dApps and protocols that can be scaled and maintained beyond the event.

Community & Partnerships

The event builds bridges between Cardano and India’s developer base, one of the largest globally. Partnerships with local communities, universities, and blockchain clubs amplify adoption and foster ongoing collaboration.

Visibility & Awareness

Through active social media coverage, highlight videos, and a published impact report, the initiative provides global visibility to Cardano as a hub of sustainable innovation, attracting future builders and stakeholders.

[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?

Our Background & Experience

We are the team behind Hack IT Sapiens, established in 2022, with deep expertise in:

• Developer ecosystem building through active community engagement.
• Hosting hackathons, incubators, and accelerators that have consistently produced tangible outcomes.
• Designing programs that balance technical growth, mentorship, and sustainability.

Our previous initiatives have demonstrated the ability to create environments where builders not only innovate but also transition their ideas into real, impactful projects.

Proven & Tested Approach

This proposal is built on a tested model, not just an idea. Similar programs we’ve conducted have resulted in high participation, strong project outcomes, and continued engagement from developers. We know the challenges developers face from lack of guidance to financial constraints and our solution directly addresses these gaps.

Empathy-Driven Planning

This plan has been designed with empathy at its core empathy for the developers, who deserve a fully funded space to focus purely on building, and empathy for the Cardano ecosystem, which needs serious, long-term projects to thrive. By removing barriers and offering dedicated mentorship, we ensure developers feel supported, motivated, and aligned with the ecosystem’s growth.

Validation & Feasibility

• Mentorship & Guidance: Structured mentor hours ensure developers get the right perspective and direction while building
• Collaborative Environment: Bringing builders together in one space fosters peer learning and collaboration.
• Practical Outcomes: The initiative targets 15+ sustainable projects deployed on Cardano, with outputs documented and publicly shared.

This approach ensures feasibility by combining experience, proven methodology, and a community-first mindset, delivering results that are both trustworthy and impactful.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Event Planning, Research & Stakeholder Outreach

Milestone Outputs

• Venue Options Research
• Stay and catering options for participants/guests
• Finalizing event dates
• Mentors and judges onboarded
• Social media plan and announcement preparation
• Registration forms creation

Acceptance Criteria

• At least 3 venue options explored & documented (with images, websites, costing).
• Catering options sorted, including dietary requirements.
• Outreach to mentors and judges completed.
• Detailed event agenda & schedule finalized.
• Registration form created.

Evidence of Completion

Detailed Notion/PDF doc with dates, agendas, venue options, catering, stakeholder details, and social media schedules.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

25000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Marketing, Acceptance & Public Relations

Milestone Outputs

• Social media launch
• Registrations announcement
• Venue, stay & catering booking announcement
• First & second shortlist of applicants
• Announcement of mentors & judges
• Community partner onboarding

Acceptance Criteria

• Minimum 5 community partnerships confirmed.
• Social media launch live on LinkedIn & X.
• Registrations open with 100+ applications received.
• Announcement posts of sessions, judges & mentors.
• Venue and Catering Booked

Evidence of Completion

• Copies of venue & stay booking.
• Marketing material copies.
• Public guest list announcement.
• Registration dataset.
• Partnership agreements.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

15000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

Event Execution, Closure & Impact Reporting – Real World Impact Showcase

Milestone Outputs

• Host a 3-day fully funded hacker house for 50 Cardano builders
• Facilitate ideation sessions, workshops & demo day.
• At least 15 sustainable projects deployed on Cardano.
• Attendee, partner & guest feedback collected.
• Publish post-event impact report with outcomes & media reach.
• 3-day social media blast (#Incubase2025, #CardanoHH).
• Highlight video production (daily recaps, overall recap, testimonials).

Acceptance Criteria

• Event operations run smoothly and to schedule.
• 50+ resident builders in attendance.
• Strong social media coverage during event.
• Impact report published on X.
• Daily & overall recap videos and testimonials posted.
• Minimum 15 projects deployed on Cardano.

Evidence of Completion

• Event photos & videos.
• Attendee registration list.
• Project list & deployment data.
• Social media post links.
• Published PDF impact report & highlight video.
• Final project close-out report.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

16000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1 – Event Planning, Research & Stakeholder Outreach

Total Cost: 25,000 ADA

• 5,000 ADA → Research of venue, stay, and catering
• 5,000 ADA → Social media and PR resource expenses.
• 5,000 ADA → Graphics design & social media team onboarding.
• 5,000 ADA → Research on guests, documentation, and software tools.
• 5,000 ADA → Advance booking payments for venue and stay.

Milestone 2 – Marketing, Acceptance & Public Relations

Total Cost: 15,000 ADA

• 5,000 ADA → Confirming venue, stay, and catering bookings.
• 5,000 ADA → Guest-related expenses (mentors, judges, speakers).
• 5,000 ADA → Marketing materials and printables.

Milestone 3 – Event Execution, Closure & Impact Reporting

Total Cost: 16,000 ADA

• 3,000 ADA → Media coverage and professional video edits.
• 2,000 ADA → On-event logistics and operations.
• 5,000 ADA → Demo Day prizes for top projects.
• 5,000 ADA → Participant travel reimbursements.
• 1,000 ADA → Miscellaneous expenses.

Grand Total

56,000 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

Efficient Costs

The budget of 56,000 ADA is lean and strategically allocated across planning, marketing, and execution. By covering participants’ stay, travel, and resources, we remove barriers and ensure developers can fully focus on building. Costs are kept efficient by leveraging India’s cost-effective operational environment while maintaining global standards.

Focused Developer Engagement

With 50+ builders hosted and 100+ applicants engaged, the cost per participant is highly efficient compared to global averages. This ensures a strong pipeline of developers actively deploying 15+ sustainable projects on Cardano, creating long-term ecosystem value at minimal per-project investment.

Sustained Ecosystem Impact

The initiative goes beyond the event itself through mentorship, collaboration, and post-event impact reporting, projects are guided toward real deployment and continuity. By fostering Cardano-native innovation, the program creates ongoing ecosystem benefits that extend well past the 3 days of execution.

Global Visibility

High-quality media coverage, daily recaps, highlight videos, and a public impact report will amplify Cardano’s visibility to a wider developer audience, positioning it as a serious chain for innovation and sustainability.

In summary, IncuBuild House India delivers a high return on investment by producing deployable projects, empowering developers, and strengthening Cardano’s global footprint with cost-effective resources.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

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Yes