Farm-to-Fork Pilot with Cardano Foundation Originate

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Farm-to-Fork Pilot with Cardano Foundation Originate

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

100000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

5

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Small farmers and agribusinesses face limited tools to prove product origin, quality, and safety. Current supply chain tracking is fragmented and prone to fraud, reducing trust and market access.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://github.com/cardano-foundation/originate
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• https://github.com/cardano-foundation/veridian-wallet
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• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SvJxga_ZUg128KTplhMj5gIuewV3sudC/view?pli=1
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• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfC-mFm6foLOwVVHAvZpRwSFUMwRz4Qj/view
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• https://x.com/cardanocuration?lang=en

[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

Please provide details on the intellectual property (IP) status of your project outputs, including whether they will be released as open source or retained under another licence.

Yes — the project will be fully open-source, with all code, integrations, and documentation (including Originate and Veridian adaptations) published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. This ensures transparency, allows community contributions, and supports global adoption of Cardano-powered agricultural traceability.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Supply Chain

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously launched in the market (whether by you or others).

This project is innovative because it combines Cardano Foundation’s Originate for immutable farm-to-fork traceability with Veridian for decentralized supplier identity verification, all integrated into a single DApp. Unlike fragmented solutions, it unifies data capture, identity compliance, and consumer transparency in one blockchain-powered platform, tailored for real-world agricultural supply chain

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

The prototype will be a fully functional DApp demonstrating end-to-end agricultural product traceability from farm to fork, using Originate for batch tracking and Veridian for verified supplier identities. Users will be able to scan QR codes to view immutable product histories on Cardano, while suppliers update data via a secure interface. After completion, the prototype, along with documentation and demo videos, will be hosted publicly on GitHub and accessible via a dedicated web demo portal for testing by stakeholders, businesses, and the Cardano community

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

Realistic on-chain measures of success for this pilot include:

Number of traceability records written to Cardano via Originate, representing distinct agricultural product batches.

Volume of verified supplier identities registered on-chain through Veridian.

Frequency of QR code verification scans that trigger blockchain lookups, showing consumer engagement.

Unique wallets interacting with the DApp, indicating adoption by producers, distributors, and retailers.

Transaction growth rate over time, showing sustainable use beyond the pilot phase.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

This pilot will deliver a farm-to-fork traceability platform that allows agricultural products to be tracked at every stage of their journey — from the field where they are grown to the moment they are purchased by the consumer. It will leverage Cardano Foundation’s Originate to record immutable event data on the blockchain and Veridian to verify the identities of all suppliers, processors, and distributors. This ensures that every piece of information in the supply chain comes from a trusted, credentialed source.

The platform will begin by enrolling farmers, processors, and distributors, verifying them with Veridian-issued digital identities and credentials such as farm registrations or organic certifications. Once verified, participants will be able to log supply chain events — for example, harvests, processing steps, shipments, and retail deliveries — directly into the platform. These entries will be anchored to the Cardano blockchain via Originate, creating a permanent, verifiable record.

Each product batch will be tagged with a QR code that links to its full provenance. When scanned, the code will reveal details such as harvest location, certifications, processing history, shipping records, and arrival at retail. For consumers, this builds trust and transparency; for businesses, it provides compliance-ready documentation.

Key elements of the solution include:

Supplier onboarding with Veridian: Every participant will have a verifiable digital identity, ensuring only authorized and credentialed entities can add or update product data.

Blockchain anchoring via Originate: All supply chain events will be cryptographically anchored on Cardano, guaranteeing tamper-proof traceability.

End-to-end event tracking: From farm to processing facility, through shipping, and onto retail shelves, every handoff is recorded and verified.

Consumer-facing transparency: QR codes on packaging allow customers to view the product’s complete history in seconds, increasing confidence in its origin and quality.

Audit and compliance tools: Retailers, regulators, and buyers can generate downloadable “evidence packs” that include verified certifications, event timelines, and blockchain transaction references.

By combining these elements, the pilot will not only test the technical feasibility of using Cardano Foundation tooling for agricultural traceability but will also prove the business value of such a system. It aims to demonstrate how transparency can improve brand trust, streamline compliance, and open up new market opportunities for producers in Paraguay’s high-yield agricultural sector. The eventual goal is to scale the model beyond the pilot, extending to additional crops, suppliers, and export markets, ensuring Paraguay’s agricultural products remain competitive in the global marketplace.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This project will demonstrate how blockchain technology can transform agricultural supply chains in Paraguay — one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies and a key player in high-yield sectors like soy, beef, and specialty crops. By piloting a fully verifiable “farm-to-fork” system, it will prove the value of transparency for both domestic and export markets.

Producers will gain a competitive edge through verifiable proof of origin, quality certifications, and compliance records that are trusted internationally. Export buyers will have greater confidence in Paraguayan products, opening new market access and premium pricing opportunities. Consumers, both locally and abroad, will benefit from knowing exactly where their food comes from and under what conditions it was produced.

For the Cardano ecosystem, this pilot provides a concrete, real-world use case for Originate and Veridian, driving on-chain transactions, showcasing integration possibilities for other industries, and positioning Cardano as a blockchain of choice for regulated, high-value supply chains. It also creates pathways for further adoption in LATAM agriculture, potentially influencing regional policy and standards.

Ultimately, this pilot has the potential to set a precedent for blockchain-powered agricultural traceability across the region — scaling beyond Paraguay and unlocking new revenue streams, stronger compliance tools, and a higher degree of trust in agricultural trade.

[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?

Caleb and his team bring strong expertise in agricultural operations, blockchain integration, and software development, making them highly capable of delivering a successful pilot. Their established relationships with farmers, distributors, cooperatives, and export agencies across Latin America ensure access to reliable, verifiable supply chain data for real-world testing.

The technical team already has experience implementing Cardano-based systems, including:

Using Originate for agricultural traceability

Integrating Veridian for secure supplier identity verification

Developing functional dApps

Working with blockchain APIs

Coordinating cross-sector projects involving agricultural stakeholders and public/private institutions

This existing capacity allows the team to effectively:

Extend Originate’s traceability workflows

Implement Veridian-based identity verification

Build a robust front-end and dashboard

Deliver seamless data flows across farmers, buyers, and regulatory reviewers

Feasibility will be demonstrated through incremental deployment.

The team will begin with one agricultural product and validate performance through:

Real-world supply chain testing

Security and data integrity checks

User feedback from farmers and buyers

On-chain performance metrics

This phased approach ensures the system is reliable, scalable, and ready for wider adoption across agricultural producers.

By leveraging Caleb’s leadership and the combined experience of the legal, technical, and advisory teams, this project is well-positioned to deliver a high-quality, innovative agricultural traceability pilot on Cardano.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Planning & System Architecture

Milestone Outputs

Output: Produce complete architecture integrating Originate for product batch traceability, Veridian for supplier identity verification, and the dApp interface. Include compliance mapping, workflow diagrams, and stakeholder onboarding plan to ensure smooth deployment and regulatory alignment for the agricultural pilot.

Acceptance Criteria

Criteria: Architecture approved by technical and compliance leads; integration points verified; stakeholder list finalized; documentation stored in repository with detailed diagrams, risk assessment, and workflows for Originate and Veridian connection.

Evidence of Completion

Evidence: Public architecture files and diagrams in GitHub, signed-off design documentation, compliance review results, stakeholder approval records, and version-controlled blueprint uploaded for future scaling.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

30000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Backend Development & Blockchain Integration

Milestone Outputs

Output: Develop backend logic connecting Originate’s tracking APIs with Veridian identity verification and Cardano testnet for immutable farm-to-fork records. Enable QR generation for products, ensuring data retrieval links directly to authenticated blockchain entries.

Acceptance Criteria

Criteria: Backend passes security, unit, and integration tests; QR codes generate correct traceability data; supplier onboarding and verification flow works end-to-end; all code documented for replication and audit readiness.

Evidence of Completion

Evidence: Functional backend in GitHub, example QR codes resolving to verified blockchain records, transaction logs from Cardano testnet, integration test results, and supplier onboarding verification reports.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

30000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Frontend Development & Pilot Launch

Milestone Outputs

Output: Deploy responsive web and mobile interfaces with QR scanning, product authenticity checks, and full supply chain traceability display. Launch pilot with participating farms, distributors, and retailers, capturing live tracking data on-chain.

Acceptance Criteria

Criteria: Platform functional across devices without major bugs; 95%+ accuracy in traceability data verified by pilot participants; all transactions properly recorded; onboarding and training completed for pilot users.

Evidence of Completion

Evidence: Live web/mobile demo links, on-chain transaction proof, pilot feedback reports, usage analytics from scanning events, and documented user testing with error resolution logs.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

25000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Final Report, Demo & Optimization

Milestone Outputs

Output: Deliver final report detailing architecture, codebase, and pilot outcomes; release public demo video showcasing traceability from farm to fork; optimize platform for scalability to national and regional agricultural networks.

Acceptance Criteria

Criteria: All deliverables public and accessible; platform stable and functional for usage; positive feedback incorporated; strategic scaling roadmap completed; code ready for production-grade deployment.

Evidence of Completion

Evidence: GitHub repository with final code and documentation, public demo video link, downloadable final report, live platform instance accessible for testing, and summary of optimization changes implemented.

Delivery Month

5

Cost

15000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Development – 80,000 ADA (80%)

Covers the full technical build: smart contract engineering, backend development, frontend completion, system architecture, blockchain identity linking, and dashboard functionality. Costs reflect Cardano industry standards and LATAM software development rates.

Aiken Smart Contract Development – 30,000 ADA

Designing, testing, and deploying Cardano smart contracts for agricultural traceability, QR-to-blockchain verification, product event logging, and immutable supply-chain records.

Contributing team:

Aiken Smart Contract Developer

Blockchain Developers (Cardano)

Caleb Montiel – Technical Oversight

Rodrigo González – Legal guidance on smart contract structure

Edward Laporte – Legal compliance for digital agreements

Backend Development – 25,000 ADA

Building backend APIs, Originate + Veridian identity connections, and database structures for product lifecycle tracking.

Contributing team:

Backend Developer

Blockchain Developers – Cardano

IoT Integration Specialists (device-to-backend pipelines)

Web/Dashboard Developer (data formatting, endpoints)

Caleb Montiel – Systems Integration Coordinator

Jonathan – Frontend Developer – 15,000 ADA

Completes the React + Flutter dApp with multilingual UI for producers, distributors, auditors, and consumers.

Additional support from:

Web/Dashboard Developer

Steven Montiel (UI text content)

Diego (field usability testing with farmers)

Blockchain Integration & Technical Oversight (Caleb Montiel) – 10,000 ADA

Ensures seamless integration of smart contracts, Originate/Veridian identity systems, dashboards, IoT data flows, and end-user interfaces.

Supported by:

Rodrigo González (regulatory alignment)

Jonathan (frontend coordination)

Blockchain Developers

IoT Specialists

Backend Developer

Marketing, Outreach & Adoption – 15,000 ADA (15%)

Supports platform rollout across agricultural stakeholders, producer cooperatives, distributors, and international buyers.

Steven Montiel – Marketing & Content Lead – 8,000 ADA

Develops branding, messaging, multilingual campaigns, and outreach materials in coordination with agricultural partners and industry organizations.

Diego – Marketing & Outreach Specialist – 7,000 ADA

Leads farmer onboarding sessions, trains cooperatives, coordinates field events, and manages Spanish–English outreach materials.

Additional contributors to outreach (not budget line items):

Yaqueline Escobar – Legal/community training for cooperatives

Jonathan – dApp demos for users

Caleb Montiel – Partner engagement with producers + distributors

Advisory Board Members (Sisco, Parmegiani, Minkoff, Kaper-Dale) – networks and introductions

Operations & Project Management – 5,000 ADA (5%)

Caleb Montiel – Project Lead

Coordinates milestones, delivery timelines, partner relationships, and reporting.

Additional operational contributors (not budget line items):

William Shelton – Operational execution & cross-team alignment

Rodrigo González – Legal oversight & project governance

Yaqueline Escobar – Cooperative onboarding structure

Fernando Orue – Environmental & regulatory documentation

Edward Laporte – Contractual compliance & digital asset legal frameworks

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This project delivers exceptional value by building a working pilot that allows people to know exactly where their food comes from, who produces it, and how it reaches their plate. By integrating Cardano Foundation’s Originate for immutable batch tracking and Veridian for supplier identity verification, the pilot creates trust and transparency from farm to fork — directly benefiting farmers, distributors, and consumers.

The budget is tightly aligned with industry standards, ensuring competitive yet fair rates for specialized blockchain roles. The largest investment is in Aiken smart contract development and backend architecture — critical for securely connecting production, distribution, and retail data into one seamless dApp. Front-end development, already covered by team members, ensures usability for both agricultural stakeholders and end consumers. Marketing and content creation, handled by experienced team members, will drive adoption and demonstrate real-world impact to potential partners.

Hosting, infrastructure, and QA testing are allocated to guarantee reliability, scalability, and compliance with food industry traceability standards. Every cost is directly tied to a deliverable, with no inflated allocations or unnecessary contingency, ensuring that every ADA spent moves the project toward measurable, on-chain outcomes and a clear pathway to scaling beyond Paraguay.

[Self-Assessment] Self-Assessment Checklist

I confirm that evidence of prior research, whitepaper, design, or proof-of-concept is provided.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes ecosystem research and uses the findings to either (a) justify its uniqueness over existing solutions or (b) demonstrate the value of its novel approach.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal demonstrates technical capability via verifiable in-house talent or a confirmed development partner (GitHub, LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.)

Yes

I confirm that the proposer and all team members are in good standing with prior Catalyst projects.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal clearly defines the problem and the value of the on-chain utility.

Yes

I confirm that the primary goal of the proposal is a working prototype deployed on at least a Cardano testnet.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal outlines a credible and clear technical plan and architecture.

Yes

I confirm that the budget and timeline (≤ 12 months) are realistic for the proposed work.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes a community engagement and feedback plan to amplify prototype adoption with the Cardano ecosystem.

Yes

I confirm that the budget is for future development only; excludes retroactive funding, incentives, giveaways, re-granting, or sub-treasuries.

Yes

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

I Agree

Yes