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Lack of serious and sustainable projects being built in the Cardano ecosystem.
Cardano IncuBuild House India 2025 - A 3-day hacker house to bring top builders together to create sustainable projects on Cardano.
This is the total amount allocated to IncuBuild House India: Building Sustainable Cardano Projects.
Please provide your proposal title
IncuBuild House India: Building Sustainable Cardano Projects
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
56000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
3
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Lack of serious and sustainable projects being built in the Cardano ecosystem.
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Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
No dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
This project will be open source under MIT License
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Hackathons
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:
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?
What are your success metrics?
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
Mentorship and Guidance
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.
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:
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
This approach ensures feasibility by combining experience, proven methodology, and a community-first mindset, delivering results that are both trustworthy and impactful.
Milestone Title
Event Planning, Research & Stakeholder Outreach
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
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
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
15000
Progress
70 %
Milestone Title
Event Execution, Closure & Impact Reporting – Real World Impact Showcase
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
3
Cost
16000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Milestone 1 – Event Planning, Research & Stakeholder Outreach
Total Cost: 25,000 ADA
Milestone 2 – Marketing, Acceptance & Public Relations
Total Cost: 15,000 ADA
Milestone 3 – Event Execution, Closure & Impact Reporting
Total Cost: 16,000 ADA
Grand Total
56,000 ADA
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.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
HackITSapiens – https://x.com/HackIT_Sapiens
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackitsapiens
HackITSapiens is a Web3-native initiative empowering students and builders through hackathons, incubator programs, and quest-based learning. Its mission is to make Web3 education fun, collaborative, and impactful for the next generation of innovators.
HackITSapiens has successfully hosted two national-level hackathon seasons, positioning itself as one of India’s fastest-growing student-led Web3 initiatives. Across both seasons, the hackathon attracted 5000+ registrations, engaged 500+ hackers, and produced 100+ projects.
Beyond hackathons, HackITSapiens has organized 50+ tech events, including workshops, panel discussions, and builder meetups, to continuously engage and upskill its ecosystem.
Kshitij Garg, Co-Founder @ HackITSapiens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshitijgarg01
Kshitij is a Web3 entrepreneur and community builder with hands-on experience in marketing, partnerships, and growth strategy. He has led successful initiatives in hackathons, incubators, and large-scale community events, driving innovation and adoption in the blockchain space.
Kartikey Garg, Co-Founder @ HackITSapiens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geekykartikey/
Kartikey is emerging as a leader in Web3 with a focus on developer ecosystem growth and community engagement. He brings his experience in scaling communities and driving dev participation—highlighting his hands-on involvement in building and polishing Web3 developer tools and events in APAC region
Avani Agarwal, Co-Founder @ HackITSapiens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avani110/
Avani is a frontend developer and founder at HackITSapiens, deeply passionate about shaping immersive Web3 learning experiences. She’s actively involved in creating educational platforms and building tech communities—also involved with initiatives like hub_geeky focused on hands-on learning and tech engagement.
Peeyush Gupta, Co-Founder @ HackITSapiens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeyushweb/
Peeyush is an AI/ML engineer with a strong passion for community-driven innovation in Web3. Alongside his technical expertise in NLP and LLMs, he actively contributes to hackathons and grassroots builder communities, fostering collaboration between developers and enthusiasts. As Co-Founder of HackITSapiens, he plays a key role in bridging AI and blockchain through hackathon culture and community initiatives.