Vietnam University Cardano Workshop & Onboarding Series

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Vietnam University Cardano Workshop & Onboarding Series

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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59375

[Proposal Summary] Time

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7

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

The student community in Vietnam is still limited in Blockchain awareness, which limits their ability to participate in contributing, developing and building the Cardano ecosystem.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.bpsclub.com
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• https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-blockchain-hackathon-vietnam-2024-22-9-2024-recap/136286
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• https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-blockchain-hackathon-vietnam-2025/147650
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• https://www.facebook.com/bpsclub.utc

[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

All event related materials will be open source.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Marketing

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

We target Vietnamese university students, lecturers, and early-career developers especially in IT, economics, and engineering majors. We will reach them via partnerships with top universities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, official student clubs, lecturer networks, and social media promotion. This matters for Cardano because it builds early awareness, nurtures skilled contributors, and strengthens Cardano’s presence in a strategic, high-potential market where competitors like Solana and Ethereum are already active.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• Organize 10 in-person workshops at major Vietnamese universities.
• Invite 2 experienced Cardano speakers per event.
• Develop educational materials (slides, mini-quizzes, printed handouts).
• Conduct interactive sessions covering Cardano’s ecosystem, governance, DeFi, and Project Catalyst.
• Distribute gifts and certificates to attendees.
• Promote events through online/offline channels and university media.
• Record and publish workshop videos as open-source resources.

What are your success metrics?

• 10 workshops completed in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
• Total 800–1,200 attendees across all events.
• Minimum 200 students join Cardano-related online communities after the workshops.
• At least 50 student-led projects or initiatives start building on Cardano within 6 months after events.
• Workshop videos achieve 5,000+ views online within 3 months of publication.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

1. Problem We’re Solving

Cardano’s presence in Vietnamese universities remains limited, while our competitors such as Solana, Ethereum, Polkadot, and Avalanche are actively promoting themselves on campuses and have already attracted many potential students and developers. The current learning resources and materials for accessing the Cardano ecosystem are still a major barrier for Vietnamese students, making it difficult for them to engage. This results in low brand recognition for Cardano and fewer opportunities for growth.

2. Why a University Workshop Series?

Universities are the largest “talent ecosystems” in Vietnam they not only nurture the future pillars of the workforce but also serve as breeding grounds where big ideas can become reality. We aim to organize a series of workshops to help Vietnamese students access Cardano earlier and develop a mindset aligned with the Cardano vision. Students will be able to directly engage with speakers and well-known founders in the ecosystem, gaining inspiration for innovation and entrepreneurship on Cardano. This will open more job opportunities and drive stronger development of the Cardano ecosystem.

3. Solution Details

We will organize a series of 10 educational workshops to raise awareness about Cardano, focusing on major cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. These cities are home to numerous government agencies, top-tier universities, and leading national institutions, as well as a high concentration of technology, engineering, and blockchain companies.

Format & Scope:

• 10 workshops (including 7 workshops in Hanoi, 2 workshops in Ho Chi Minh city and 1 workshop in Da Nang city), each 2 hours, at major universities (live, presented in Vietnamese).
• Comprehensive educational content about the Cardano ecosystem.
• Target audience: 80–100 students and developers per workshop.
• Development of academic slides and structured learning materials.

Workshop Topics Include:

• Introduction to the Cardano ecosystem and its potential.
• Key applications in the ecosystem: decentralized governance, DEXs, etc.
• Development and entrepreneurship opportunities on Cardano.
• Introduction to Project Catalyst.
• Strategic vision for Cardano.

Organization & Implementation:

• Speakers: 2 per workshop (all with experience building on Cardano).
• Organizers: Blockchain Pioneer Student Club in collaboration with universities, lecturers, and campus media units.
• Materials: Presentation slides, mini-quizzes, and handouts.

4. Importance to Cardano

• Expand presence in Vietnam: Increase Cardano’s brand recognition in a young, high-potential talent market.
• Build a sustainable developer & advocate pipeline: Transition participants from awareness → accurate understanding → active community involvement, creating future contributors.
• Safe & high-quality onboarding: Vietnamese-language education with a strong focus on security and correct practices reduces risks and improves user/project retention.
• Boost local adoption & ecosystem growth: Connect universities, clubs, and companies to create internship pipelines, hackathons, and collaborations for dApps, DID, DeFi, and non-speculative NFTs.

5. Why Expand Cardano in Vietnam?

• Vietnam is a strategic market for cryptocurrency expansion — http://en.baochinhphu.vn/dunamu-regards-viet-nam-as-strategic-market-for-crypto-expansion-111250730094557238.htm
• Vietnam has the 2nd highest cryptocurrency ownership rate in the world — https://www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-with-the-highest-rates-of-crypto-ownership/#google_vignette
• Vietnam is projected to become a regional leader in blockchain by 2030 — https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-to-become-a-regional-leader-in-blockchain-by-2030-post304488.vnp

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This project will deliver a significant and measurable positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem by:

• Expanding Cardano’s presence in Vietnam – A strategic, high-growth market for blockchain with one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally. By introducing Cardano directly to 800–1,200 students across 10 major universities, we ensure brand awareness in a young, high-potential developer community.
• Building a sustainable developer and advocate pipeline – Early exposure, localized educational resources, and direct engagement with experienced Cardano builders will help transition students from awareness → accurate understanding → active contribution.
• Improving user quality and safety – Vietnamese-first education, focusing on wallet security, responsible dApp usage, and fundamental concepts (eUTxO, governance, DeFi) reduces onboarding risks and fosters long-term ecosystem retention.
• Strengthening local adoption and partnerships – By collaborating with student clubs, lecturers, and university departments, we seed on-campus communities that continue Cardano-related activities after the project ends.
• Creating reusable, open-source educational resources – All slides, handouts, and mini-quizzes will be published under open licenses (CC BY 4.0 / Apache-2.0) to enable replication in other cities and countries, contributing to Cardano’s global education toolkit.
• Catalyzing ecosystem participation – Participants will be encouraged and guided to join Project Catalyst, attend hackathons, and apply for internships in Cardano-related projects, increasing the active contributor base.

Measurable KPIs

To ensure that the impact is measurable and trackable, we set the following target values:

• Workshops delivered: 10 workshops (7 in Hanoi, 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, 1 in Da Nang).
• Total participants reached: ≥ 800 students from IT and Economics majors.
• Positive feedback rate: ≥ 80% “satisfied” or “very satisfied” from post-event surveys.
• Cardano community engagement: At least 20% of participants join Cardano community channels.
• Core contributor pipeline: ≥ 50 students actively contributing to Cardano-related projects or events within 6 months.
• Ecosystem Promotion: ≥ 50 new ideas and quality projects proposed by students.
• Open educational resources published: 10 slide decks, 10 handouts, and 10 mini-quizzes under open license (CC BY 4.0 / Apache 2.0).

[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?

Blockchain Pioneer Student Club fully understands the importance of trust and accountability when building on Cardano. As a pioneering blockchain student organization in Vietnam, we have built a strong track record through educational initiatives, public events, and successfully delivered Catalyst-funded projects with transparency, efficiency, and a community-first approach.

We have successfully organized previous cardano hackathons:

• Cardano Blockchain Hackathon Vietnam 2024: https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-blockchain-hackathon-vietnam-2024-22-9-2024-recap/136286

• Cardano Blockchain Hackathon 2025: https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-blockchain-hackathon-vietnam-2025/147650

In addition, we have organized seminars to connect speakers and founders of prominent projects on Cardano such as: Minswap, C2VN, VTechCom...

• Workshop 1: Blockchain & Cardano: Unlocking Opportunities (https://www.facebook.com/bpsclub.utc/posts/pfbid0a9i6ZJ14jwgrxyXjyZnZaKERjnw8xdhYL4F2NHaesSeJKfwgvR6NP6n1T6B3kNgNl**)

• Workshop 2: Building on Cardano: Ecosystem & Innovation (https://www.facebook.com/bpsclub.utc/posts/pfbid07ZZ5Qf2f5NqCGG5ZU1p1EutrenxuHn42SDEPyg9HpUh3B5zWZeJJnrWrUcMm72Ykl**))

• Workshop 3: How to win Hackathon on Cardano (https://www.facebook.com/bpsclub.utc/posts/pfbid0aTjEijXsvTirygUm79iG6dcYXyVqHtMrcQhPw9wVLk6KzPpTcLXGnZV2bFH12T3Ul))

Our team consists of experienced developers and blockchain educators with a strong background in Cardano and decentralized technologies. We will validate feasibility through hands-on workshops, participant feedback, and collaboration with industry professionals. Transparent reporting and open-source contributions will ensure trust and accountability throughout the project.

As proof of knowledge and research skills, some of our current proposals funded are attached:

The project has been funded by fund 10:

• Proposal funded 1: 🇻🇳 Vietnam Cardano Catalyst - NFT Exchange testing and development environment helps young people approach with the Web3.0 platform
• Proposal funded 2: Study guide for Marlow

The project has been funded by fund 11:

• Proposal funded 1: Tamper-proof Certificate System
• Proposal funded 2: CareBlock: Empowering secure healthcare transactions by Cardano
• Proposal funded 3: Dualtarget for ADA-Holders (Staking and increasing assets) with a decentralized automated trading bot
• Proposal funded 4: 🇻🇳 The Complete Aiken Course Cardano: From Zero to Expert!

The project has been funded by fund 12:

• Proposal funded 1: Open source dynamic assets (Token/NFT) generator (CIP68)

The project has been funded by fund 13:

• Proposal funded 1: [BUTC] Fueling Growth: Cardano Hackathons to Inspire Startup Success
• Proposal funded 2: [HTLABS] 5 Project templates combining blockchain and internet of things
• Proposal funded 3: 🇻🇳 Cardano App Development Course: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners - From basic Web development to use Cardano Libraries and interacting with Smart Contracts"

Other activities

• Article 1: Students Scientific Research with Cardano Blockchain
• Article 2: "Students Scientific Research with Cardano Blockchain part 2
• Article 3: Scientific research results of students of the University of Transport and Communications 2024
• Article 4: Cardano Blockchain Hackathon Vietnam 2024
• Article 5: Cardano Blockchain Hackathon 2025
• Article 6: Workshop 1: Blockchain & Cardano: Unlocking Opportunities
• Article 7: Workshop 2: Building on Cardano: Ecosystem & Innovation
• Article 8: Workshop 3: How to win Hackathon on Cardano

Validation of Feasibility

To ensure effective financial management, we will adopt the following strategies:

• Budget Planning: We will meticulously allocate funds for development, operations, and marketing activities.
• Transparent Cost Tracking: Maintaining clear records of all expenses will promote accountability and visibility.
• Regular Reporting: Regular reports will help us evaluate financial performance and guide our decisions.

To validate the viability of our approach, we will use both quantitative and qualitative measures:

Quantitative Validation:

• Track the number of modules upgraded and added via GitHub.
• Track the number of tasks exported from Jira
• Track user engagement through the number of active users on the platform.

Identity Validation:

• Conduct user satisfaction surveys to gather insights.
• Measure the level of excitement in project presentations to gauge interest.

Transparency and communication are fundamental to us. We prioritize open dialogue with all stakeholders, provide regular updates, and foster a collaborative atmosphere so that everyone is involved in the project’s progress.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Planning and Implementation

Milestone Outputs

• Detailed master plan for all 10 workshops.
• Budget allocation and implementation timeline.
• Design of posters, banners, marketing materials, presentation slides, and invitation cards.
• Event announcements and registration links.
• Successful organization of 3 workshops in Hanoi.
• Post-event survey reports summarizing participant feedback.

Acceptance Criteria

• Completion of 3 workshops in Hanoi.
• The event was successfully organized and went well.
• At least 240 students attend in person.
• Collection of positive feedback and formation of an initial student core team.

Evidence of Completion

• Photographs and digital copies of all promotional and event materials.
• Links to event recaps on the Cardano Forum and social media platforms.
• Survey reports and core team member lists.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

17812

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Event planning and implementation

Milestone Outputs

• Successful delivery of 3 workshops in Hanoi and 1 workshop in Da Nang.
• Video and photo coverage of events shared on the Cardano Forum and social media platforms.
• Survey reports measuring changes in student awareness of Cardano.

Acceptance Criteria

• Completion of 4 workshops in Hanoi and Da Nang.
• The event was successfully organized and went well.
• At least 300 students attend in person.
• Expansion of the Hanoi core team and creation of a new core team in Da Nang.

Evidence of Completion

• Photographs and digital copies of all promotional and event materials.
• Links to event recaps on the Cardano Forum and social media platforms.
• Survey results and updated core team lists.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

17812

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Event planning and implementation

Milestone Outputs

• Successful delivery of 2 workshops in Ho Chi Minh City and 1 workshop in Hanoi.
• Video and photo coverage of events shared on the Cardano Forum and social media platforms.
• Video/photo coverage and participant testimonials.

Acceptance Criteria

• Completion of the final 3 workshops.
• The event was successfully organized and went well.
• Engagement of at least 250 additional students.
• Establishment of a nationwide Cardano student community across 3 regions.

Evidence of Completion

• Photographs and digital copies of all promotional and event materials.
• Links to event recaps on the Cardano Forum and social media platforms.
• Survey results and updated core team lists.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

17812

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Evaluation and Reporting

Milestone Outputs

• Final project completion report summarizing number of workshops, participants, survey data, and community impact.
• A project summary video (≤ 5 minutes) highlighting results, testimonials, and key achievements.

Acceptance Criteria

• A comprehensive final closeout report will be compiled, summarizing all activities, outcomes, metrics, and lessons learned, and will be made publicly accessible to the Cardano community for transparency and reference.
• A final closeout video will be produced, showcasing event highlights, student testimonials, and project impact, and will be publicly shared across Cardano Forum and social media platforms to celebrate results and ensure visibility.

Evidence of Completion

• A publicly accessible link to the final closeout report will be provided, allowing the Cardano community and stakeholders to review the project’s full scope, outcomes, and impact assessment.
• A published link to the final closeout video will be shared across relevant platforms, offering a visual summary of the workshops, meetups, student engagement, and key achievements throughout the project

Delivery Month

1

Cost

5937

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Grand Total: $47,500 → 59,375 ADA (conversion: 1 ADA = $0.80)

Average: $4,750 per event → 5,927.5 ADA per event

Line Items (10 events):

• MC: $250 × 10 = $2,500
• Speakers (2 per event): $500 × 2 people × 10 = $10,000
• Design, Filming & Photography: $400 × 10 = $4,000
• Gifts & Collateral: $800 × 10 = $8,000
• Venue Rental: $800 × 10 = $8,000
• Marketing: $300 × 10 = $3,000
• On-site Materials (standees/posters/badges): $200 × 10 = $2,000
• Airfare/Travel for experts and operations team (2 speaker, 3 organizer, round trip): $150 x 5 people × 10 = $7,500
• Management Fee: $300 × 10 = $3,000

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

The proposed budget is highly cost-effective given the scale of impact. With less than 59,375 ADA, we will directly reach 800–1,200 students, lecturers, and developers from Vietnam’s top universities one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.

Each workshop will not only deliver valuable Cardano-focused education but also seed the creation of a nationwide Cardano Student Community. This core group will become future advocates, builders, and innovators for the ecosystem. They will act as multipliers sharing knowledge, onboarding new members, and initiating projects that strengthen Cardano’s presence in Vietnam and beyond.

The long-term value extends beyond the student audience. By fostering visible, active communities, this initiative can attract interest from governments, entrepreneurs, organizations, and investors, further accelerating Cardano adoption. The cost per participant is minimal compared to the potential lifetime contribution of skilled, engaged community members who will support Cardano’s growth, development, and global recognition.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes