RugbyFundX

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

RugbyFundX

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

140000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

12

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated

No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Kenyan rugby's talent is rich but the sport is cash-poor. Players quit due to a lack of kits and support. Donors are hesitant because funds disappear without proof.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://x.com/ItsBilaso/status/1933575810520129925
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• https://x.com/woudkoyo_opien/status/1935724177199169604?s=20
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• https://x.com/EmperorShaker/status/1946507750122352776?s=20
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• https://x.com/EricNjiiru/status/1977617377081868722?s=20

[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.

will be released on GitHub under MIT License, with deployment guides

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Community

[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).

Traditional donations lack transparency, donations disappear into personal accounts, no receipts and no breakdown of usage, RugbyFundX solves this with on-chain financial transparency.

Milestone-based funding automation - funds release only when milestone conditions are validated. this prevents mismanagement and build trust.

Sponsor visibilty built into smart contracts - sponsor get proof-of-impact logs

Dual value flow - funds go to players and players support sponsors through brand engagement.

Open-source public good - entire system reusable for other sports or local community projects

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

When you open the mvp you will get to see

• public home feed - listing 10 real pilot teams & players
• Team Dashboard (login for team captain/coach) - upload receipts/photos of how money was spent, mark milestones complete
• live transparency page - table showing every single transcation
• player /team profile

Mvp will be accessed here https://github.com/mwihoti/rugbyfundx & https://rubgyfundx.vercel.app/

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

Player and club adoption - 10 rugby clubs, 200 + players using platform.

community engagement kpis - social media telegram/discord presence

github activity metrics - open-source contribution, weekly commit history

Total value locked in donation - Target 5000 + Ada first 6 months

Number of on-chain transcations - target 1000 + transactions within first 6-12 months, includes contributions, payouts and sponsor engagement.

Number of active wallets from players, sponsors, team and donors

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

RugbyFundX provides a decentralized crowdfunding platform on Cardano specifically designed for rugby clubs, players, and sponsors.

The platform addresses two main problems:

Transparency in Fund Allocation: Traditional donation methods, like Mpesa and banking, leave contributors unsure of how their funds are used. RugbyFundX records all contributions on-chain, enabling real-time tracking and verifiable fund allocation. Contributors can see exactly which milestones funds are applied to, from player equipment to tournament participation.

Sponsor Engagement and Measurable ROI: Brands investing in rugby players or teams lack measurable outcomes for their contributions. RugbyFundX integrates sponsors into the platform, enabling players to promote products and services as part of campaign agreements. Smart contracts automatically track contributions and related sponsor activations, providing clear, quantifiable results.

How the Solution Works:

Fans and sponsors contribute ADA directly to smart contracts associated with players or clubs.

Funds are locked and only released upon achieving predefined milestones (e.g., completion of training programs, tournament participation).

Contributors can track progress and fund allocation through a transparent dashboard.

Players participate in brand promotion activities as agreed with sponsors, and interactions are verified on-chain.

The platform ensures trust and accountability in rugby fundraising, empowers players with secure support, and provides measurable impact for sponsors all while generating meaningful on-chain activity on Cardano.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

RugbyFundX will have several positive impacts on the broader Cardano ecosystem:

Increased On-Chain Activity: Every contribution, milestone approval, and sponsor interaction is recorded on-chain, generating a measurable increase in Cardano network transactions and activity.

Expanded Use Cases for Cardano: By applying blockchain technology to sports crowdfunding, RugbyFundX demonstrates the versatility of Cardano for real-world applications beyond NFTs and financial transactions.

Enhanced Trust and Transparency: Contributors, sponsors, and the community can verify all transactions and fund allocation, promoting trust in decentralized finance and project management on Cardano.

Community Engagement and Growth: The platform encourages interaction between fans, players, and sponsors, fostering a strong, engaged community around sports projects on Cardano.

Education and Adoption: RugbyFundX serves as a practical example for other sports and social initiatives considering blockchain solutions, potentially driving broader adoption and understanding of Cardano's smart contract capabilities.

Support for Decentralized Funding Models: By providing a transparent, trustless crowdfunding platform, RugbyFundX reinforces the ethos of decentralization and accountable funding within the Cardano ecosystem.

[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?

Capabilities to Deliver Project

Technical Expertise: The core team has verifiable experience in Web3 development, Cardano smart contracts (Plutus), React/Next.js, and backend integrations. GitHub repositories and LinkedIn profiles are provided for transparency.

Proven Track Record: Previous projects in software development, Web3 applications, and community engagement demonstrate our ability to manage end-to-end project delivery.

Rugby Domain Knowledge: Advisory support from experienced rugby professionals ensures relevance and alignment with player and sponsor needs. Developer is a rugby player playing in nationwide

Trust and Accountability: All funds and interactions will be on-chain, providing transparent, verifiable, and immutable records of contributions, milestone achievements, and sponsor activations.

Validation of Feasibility

Testnet Deployment: Early MVP deployment on Cardano testnet to validate smart contract functionality and fund management.

Pilot User Testing: Engage a small cohort of clubs, players, and sponsors to test contribution tracking and milestone releases.

Iterative Feedback: Collect and analyze feedback, making adjustments to ensure the platform meets real-world needs.

Technical Audits: Independent review of smart contracts to ensure security and proper functionality.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Cardano Development Setup & Smart-Contract Prototype

Milestone Outputs

Purchase of required developer laptops/workstations (2 × high-spec machines)

• Cardano node setup + dev environment (Plutus Pioneers certified)

• First Plutus smart-contract prototypes built and tested on Cardano Preprod:

– Escrow contract for milestone-based fund release

– Reward distribution script for recurring donor → player stipends

• Internal testnet demo: KSh 50,000 sent via tADA → automatically released when receipt uploaded

Acceptance Criteria

Smart contracts successfully deployed and tested on Cardano Preprod.

Demo video showing end-to-end test transaction (donation → escrow → release).

List of purchased developer electronics.

Working escrow contract for milestone-based fund release.

Evidence of Completion

2-minute screen recording on Preprod

• GitHub repo public with Plutus code

• Photos of purchased devices + invoices

Delivery Month

2

Cost

10000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

MVP Launch for RugbyFundX with Real-Time Cardano Transparency Dashboard

Milestone Outputs

Live mobile-first web app with crowdFunding platform.

Player profiles with Cardano wallet linking (receive address + Light Wallet connect)

Club/team fundraising pages with photos, story, target amount and milestones

Complete donation flow: M-Pesa → off-ramp partner → testnet ADA → smart-contract escrow (fully working on Cardano Preprod)

Sponsor dashboard (recurring donations, history, tax receipts, direct chat with supported player/team)

Test raised and disbursed using the tested smart contracts.

Acceptance Criteria

Platform publicly live at rugbyfundx.org and usable on any Kenyan phone

Any visitor can browse teams, players, and active campaigns without login

A donor can complete an end-to-end donation using testnet ADA directly from the UI in under 60 seconds

Every donation and release is instantly visible and verifiable on the public Cardano explorer dashboard

UI fully responsive on mobile and desktop

Evidence of Completion

Public URL rugbyfundx.org live and functional Public URL + Cardano explorer link

Video walkthrough

GitHub code

Delivery Month

4

Cost

20000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Official NGO Registration & Initial Team Onboarding

Milestone Outputs

Registration of RugbyFundX as a recognized NGO / Nonprofit entity in Kenya

Partnerships established with rugby clubs (letters of intent or MoUs)

Governance + compliance documents (constitution, board minutes, financial policy)

Initial onboarding of 20–40 players across multiple teams

Team verification framework (IDs, league status, captain/coach verification)

Acceptance Criteria

NGO registration certificate completed and active

At least 2–3 rugby teams officially onboarded

Verified profiles for players and team admins live on platform

Compliance + transparency framework uploaded to GitHub

Evidence of Completion

Scanned NGO registration documents + KRA PIN

Signed onboarding agreements / MoUs

Screenshots of verified team and player profiles on the platform

Public GitHub link with all governance & compliance docs

Delivery Month

7

Cost

40000

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Pilot Testing With Real Rugby Teams, Players & Sponsors

Milestone Outputs

Testnet-enabled donation flows used by real users

At least 30 players and 2–3 clubs actively participating

Sponsor pilot activation (branding requests, activation logs, visibility on transparency dashboard)

Full UX testing round (donation process, milestone releases reporting)

Acceptance Criteria

Players can create campaigns and receive testnet funds that auto-release on proof

Sponsors can activate support and see branding + impact live

Donors can track every transaction transparently on Cardano explorer

Structured UX feedback collected from clubs, sponsors, and donors

Evidence of Completion

Pilot feedback report (Google Form + quotes)

• Cardano Preprod transaction records

• Screenshots + video demos of real pilot usage

• Club & sponsor confirmation

Delivery Month

10

Cost

35000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Official Partnerships, Major Sponsors and Public Release

Milestone Outputs

Full prototype available publicly with wallet connection

Independent security review of smart contracts + frontend

Final improvements from pilot feedback implemented from players and sponsors

Documentation and user guides

Acceptance Criteria

Stable testnet deployment with zero critical bugs

All security red flags solved (clean audit report)

End-to-end flow (donations → teams → sponsor visibility) fully functioning

Public demo released and shared with KRU and sponsors

Evidence of Completion

Live testnet link

Security review report

GitHub release tag v1.0

a public demo video with end to end flow

Delivery Month

11

Cost

10000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Mainnet Launch & East Africa Scale with Cardano Governance

Milestone Outputs

Full switch to Cardano Mainnet

RugbyFundX live and raising in Uganda + Tanzania

On-chain community governance live, invite neighboring East Africa rugby teams

100% funds on Cardano Mainnet

Rugby teams and clubs are financially self-sustaining

Acceptance Criteria

Mainnet explorer links + country domains live

Teams, clubs and player welfare are catered for through rugbyFundX.

On board neigboring east africa rugby teams.

Sponsors get to donate to players through rugbyfundx.

Evidence of Completion

video or proof players have received donations

Mainnet explorer links + country domains live

Teams from neighboring east africa rugby teams

Delivery Month

12

Cost

25000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Development 40,000 ADA -Smart contracts, frontend/backend integration

Testnet & Mainnet Deployment & Hosting 20,000 ADA - Cardano node deployment, hosting, maintenance

Community Engagement & Workshops 60,000 ADA - Player onboarding, sponsor workshops, feedback collection

Documentation, ads, and Tutorials 10,000 ADA - User guides, sponsor instructions, onboarding material

Contingency 10,000 ADA Unexpected adjustments, additional development or testing

Total: 140,000 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

High ROI for Network Usage: Each contribution, milestone verification, and sponsor activation creates on-chain transactions, boosting Cardano's network activity.

Demonstrates Practical Utility: The platform showcases how blockchain can solve real-world problems in sports funding and sponsorship.

Encourages Adoption: By providing a trustless, transparent solution, RugbyFundX can attract new users and developers to the Cardano ecosystem.

Scalable Model: The solution can be adapted for other sports and community initiatives, providing long-term value and repeatable use cases for Cardano smart contracts.

[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