Catalyst Campus Train

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

BACKGROUND:

The Catalyst Campus Train is a series of events to be hosted at four (4) university campuses in Ghana where CARDANO PROJECT CATALYST is ABSENT or NOT ACTIVE, to introduce and promote the ideals of Project Catalyst. These train of events seek to educate the students on the ideas of blockchain technology and develop their skills in blockchain entrepreneurship and empower them with the catalyst funding opportunity for them to create solutions and leverage catalysts to solve problems in their communities.

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

The Catalyst Campus Train will be a one-day event to be hosted at the targeted four (4) university campuses on the topics; Introduction to Cryptocurrency, Blockchain technology, and Cardano Blockchain & Project Catalyst.

INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOCURRENCY SESSION:

This will be a meetup to introduce students to the cryptocurrency and blockchain revolution since most of them may be newbies or newcomers to the crypto space. This will provide an insight into the fundamentals of digital currencies, the impact of the satoshi community and what potentials and resources are available in the blockchain technology. The session will also educate participants on the evolution of money; from barter to bitcoin. Participants will also learn how to download, install and set up Yoroi wallets; mobile and web wallets, and then be trained on sending and receiving ADA, staking ADA and trading ADA with other tokens and currencies on exchange platforms.

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY SESSION

This session will educate participants on the blockchain revolution, and the history of the bitcoin whitepaper by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto group. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn other use-cases of blockchain such as smart contracts, metaverse, supply chain, operations, fintech, and web3 among others. Participants will learn about the Cardano blockchain and how they can build innovative solutions on it as well as benefit from the existing solutions on the Cardano blockchain.

CARDANO BLOCKCHAIN & PROJECT CATALYST SESSION

This session will introduce participants to project catalyst to explain its purpose, opportunities and resources available for these students to leverage. The session will cover catalyst challenges, Proposal Assessment, Challenge Team, Ideascale account creation, proposal submission, governance, execution and reporting of proposals to the catalyst community. Participants will at the end of the day, be abreast with cryptocurrencies, Cardano blockchain and project catalyst.

ACTIVITY TIMELINE:

SEPTEMBER 2022 - UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (UDS), TAMALE CAMPUS - TAMALE - GHANA

The Train will start from the Tamale Campus of the University for Development Studies, Ghana with the three focus topics; Introduction to Cryptocurrency, Blockchain technology, and Cardano Blockchain & Project Catalyst. The academic year usually begins in September and hence we will engage both continuing and fresh students, date and time will be decided per the academic calendar of the University but events will be held at University Auditoriums or event centres. Target students here are 50 students.

OCTOBER 2022 - UNIVERSITY FOR BUSINESS AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (UBIDS), WA CAMPUS, WA- GHANA

The Train will proceed to the UBIDS to engage also both continuing and fresh students.

PROPOSED DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

VENUE: SPANISH LAB, UNIVERSITY FOR BUSINESS AND DEV. STUDIES

TIME: 8AM - 4PM GMT

TARGET: 50 students

NOVEMBER 2022 - UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NYANKPALA CAMPUS, NYANKPALA - GHANA

PROPOSED DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

VENUE: LECTURE THEATRE

TIME: 8AM - 4PM GMT

TARGET: 50 students

DECEMBER 2022 - TAMALE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, TAMALE - GHANA

PROPOSED DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

VENUE: CONFERENCE ROOM

TIME: 8AM - 4PM GMT

TARGET: 50 students

[IMPACT] Please describe how your proposed solution will address the Challenge that you have submitted it in.

This project will provide students; both undergraduate and graduate students the FREE platform to access entrepreneurial tools and resources that will empower them to implement their business ideas conveniently. This will boost graduate employment and minimize the high rate of graduate unemployment in Ghana. We believe that, when these students are introduced to the Catalyst learning resources, networking communities and funding opportunities, it will equip students to venture into social entrepreneurship, Blockchain entrepreneurship, and financial and economic initiatives which will contribute to the scientific and socioeconomic conditions in Ghana.

[IMPACT] What are the main risks that could prevent you from delivering the project successfully and please explain how you will mitigate each risk?

Generally, the execution risk is minimal. The few risks are the difficulty to obtain permission from University management before hosting events on campuses. Getting this permit is sometimes bureaucratic, which may affect the action plan. However, this will be avoid by working work student leadership and office of the Dean of students which will make the university entry process very easier and accessible to students, campus and even the be faculty will not be a problem once we establish a good rapport with the Dean and the heads of student government. Aside, there is seemingly no further risk that may hinder be the success of this project.

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed plan, including timeline and key milestones for delivering your proposal.

ACTIVITY PLAN FOR CATALYST CAMPUS TRAIN

FIRST EVENT - SEPTEMBER 2022

SEPTEMBER 1 -7,

1. Confirm receipt of funding from Catalyst
2. Onboard the Project Team and outline the next steps.

SEPTEMBER 8 - 17

1. Setup Social Media Handles - Mid September
2. Create a google form to invite and pre-register participants
3. Share event details with flyers on social media
4. Prepare flyers, banners, print T-shirts and conference materials - Mid September
5. Contact University leadership to initiate action plans -

SEPTEMBER 18 - 30

1. Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to campuses
2. Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
3. Embark on on-campus marketing of the event to invite and register students
4. Hold the MAIN EVENT last Saturday of September
5. Make social media posts and prepare a report for the catalyst

SECOND EVENT - OCTOBER 2022

OCTOBER 1 -7

1. Prepare flyers, banners, print T-shirts and conference materials
2. Create a google form to invite and pre-register participants
3. Share event details with flyers on social media
4. Contact University leadership to initiate action plans

OCTOBER - 8 - 15

1. Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to campuses
2. Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
3. Embark on on-campus marketing of the events to invite and register students
4. Hold the MAIN EVENT last Saturday of September

OCTOBER 16 -30

1. Finalize presentations with the team
2. confirm participants
3. Host the event Saturday
4. Make social media posts and prepare a report for the catalyst

THIRD EVENT - NOVEMBER 2022

NOVEMBER 1 -7

1. Prepare flyers, banners, print T-shirts and conference materials
2. Create a google form to invite and pre-register participants
3. Share event details with flyers on social media
4. Contact University leadership to initiate action plans

NOVEMBER - 8 - 15

1. Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to campuses
2. Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
3. Embark on on-campus marketing of the events to invite and register students
4. Hold the MAIN EVENT last Saturday of September

NOVEMBER 16 -30

1. Finalize presentations with the team
2. confirm participants
3. Host the event Saturday
4. Make social media posts and prepare a report for the catalyst

FINAL EVENT - DECEMBER 2022

DECEMBER 1 -7

1. Prepare flyers, banners, print T-shirts and conference materials
2. Create a google form to invite and pre-register participants
3. Share event details with flyers on social media
4. Contact University leadership to initiate action plans

DECEMBER - 8 - 15

1. Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to campuses
2. Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
3. Embark on on-campus marketing of the events to invite and register students
4. Hold the MAIN EVENT last Saturday of September

DECEMBER 16 -30

1. Finalize presentations with the team
2. confirm participants
3. Host the MAIN event ON Saturday
4. Make social media posts and prepare a report for the catalyst

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown.

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

FIRST EVENT - UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, TAMALE - GHANA

1. Venue/ Conference Hall - $150.00
2. Hotel Accommodation for 5 Team members - $50*5 = $250.00
3. Snack and Water for 50 participants & 5 Team - $10*55 - $550.00
4. Lunch for participants and team - $15*55 = $825.00
5. T shirts printing for participants and Team - $20*55 - $1,100.00
6. Roll up banner - $75
7. Transportation for logistics/ protocol - $200.00
8. Marketing & Publicity - $200.00
9. ADA Airdrop for participants - $5*50 =$250.00
10. Incentives for Team ( Welfare, Transportation, Communication)

a. Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu, Team Lead - $500.00

b. Seidu Ziblim - Graphics and IT - $250.00

c. Osman Mohammed - Organizer - $200.00

d. Adam Alhassan - Logistics supplies - $200.00

e. Zak TaTu - Public Relations Officer - $200.00

Sub - Total for First Event = $4,950.00

SECOND EVENT - UNIVERSITY FOR BUSINESS AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (UBIDS), WA CAMPUS, WA- GHANA

1. Venue/ Conference Hall - $150.00
2. Hotel Accommodation for 5 Team members - $50*5 = $250.00
3. Snack and Water for 50 participants & 5 Team - $10*55 - $550.00
4. Lunch for participants and team - $15*55 = $825.00
5. T shirts printing for participants and Team - $20*55 - $1,100.00
6. Transportation for logistics/ protocol - $200.00
7. Marketing & Publicity - $200.00
8. ADA Airdrop for participants - $5*50 =$250.00
9. Incentives for Team ( Welfare, Transportation, Communication)

a. Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu, Team Lead - $500.00

b. Seidu Ziblim - Graphics and IT - $250.00

c. Osman Mohammed - Organizer - $200.00

d. Adam Alhassan - Logistics supplies - $200.00

e. Zak TaTu - Public Relations Officer - $200.00

Sub - Total for First Event = $4,875.00

THIRD EVENT - UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NYANKPALA CAMPUS, NYANKPALA - GHANA

1. Venue/ Conference Hall - $150.00
2. Hotel Accommodation for 5 Team members - $50*5 = $250.00
3. Snack and Water for 50 participants & 5 Team - $10*55 - $550.00
4. Lunch for participants and team - $15*55 = $825.00
5. T-shirts printing for participants and Team - $20*55 - $1,100.00
6. Transportation for logistics/ protocol - $200.00
7. Marketing & Publicity - $200.00
8. ADA Airdrop for participants - $5*50 =$250.00
9. Incentives for Team ( Welfare, Transportation, Communication)

a. Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu, Team Lead - $500.00

b. Seidu Ziblim - Graphics and IT - $250.00

c. Osman Mohammed - Organizer - $200.00

d. Adam Alhassan - Logistics supplies - $200.00

e. Zak TaTu - Public Relations Officer - $200.00

Sub - Total for First Event = $4,875.00

FOURTH & FINAL EVENT - TAMALE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, TAMALE - GHANA

1. Venue/ Conference Hall - $150.00
2. Hotel Accommodation for 5 Team members - $50*5 = $250.00
3. Snack and Water for 50 participants & 5 Team - $10*55 - $550.00
4. Lunch for participants and team - $15*55 = $825.00
5. T shirts printing for participants and Team - $20*55 - $1,100.00
6. Transportation for logistics/ protocol - $200.00
7. Marketing & Publicity - $200.00
8. ADA Airdrop for participants - $5*50 =$250.00
9. Incentives for Team ( Welfare, Transportation, Communication)

a. Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu, Team Lead - $500.00

b. Seidu Ziblim - Graphics and IT - $250.00

c. Osman Mohammed - Organizer - $200.00

d. Adam Alhassan - Logistics supplies - $200.00

e. Zak TaTu - Public Relations Officer - $200.00

Sub - Total for First Event = $4,875.00

GRAND BUDGET TOTAL ( $4950+4875+4875+4875) = $19,575.00

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide details of the people who will work on the project.

Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu - Project Lead:

Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu is a hub leader at WADA, a global grassroots movement, that aims to educate local merchants, developers and users about the blockchain technology and economy behind cryptocurrencies and Cardano, as well as how to efficiently utilize them. He also runs a private cryptocurrency startup called the Chosen FinTech Solutions where he educates and empowers hundreds of Ghanaians to adopt cryptocurrency and fintech solutions for an inclusive and freer financial future.

He is a passionate libertarian and National Coordinator for Ghana at the African Students for Liberty. He manages over 5 student chapters in 5 universities in Ghana where local leaders of these chapters are trained and supported with resources to host a local meetup on their campuses to advance classical liberal ideas such as financial liberty, economic freedom, free markets, drugs wars, injustice, media freedom and tech liberty.

For over four (4) years now, he has organized more than 30 physical cryptocurrency events and about 15 virtual meetups in Ghana. Mustapha remains at the forefront of blockchain education in Ghana and Africa, increasing the adoption of crypto on the continent through educational campaigns and local meetups. Just recently, he joined the Cardano blockchain as an Ambassador and hosted a local meetup to commemorate the Cardano Summit 2021 slated held on September 25 – 26, 2021, mainly to provide training on crypto fundamentals, practical tutorials on how to set up a crypto account - and buy & sell crypto, technical analysis and avoiding scams. Thereafter, he has organised already about four (4) Cardano meetups in Ghana with close to 200 audience outreach. He has rich experience working with schools and students especially at events due to his strong leadership skills and managerial competence in leading people and managing projects.

Contacts: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-mustapha-yakubu-a08455125

Telegram - www.t.me/mmustaphayakubu

Discord: mustapha#7312

Seidu Ziblim - IT & Graphics Design

Seidu Ziblim is a professional graphic designer with over 7 years in graphics and printing works. He has worked on several projects in charge of printing T-shirts, conference brochures, and designing logos and flyers. He has strong skills in IT and has worked on many projects as a technical director to control projection and screens, public address systems, lighting and slide control for speakers.

He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and is very passionate about financial technology, entrepreneurship, investment, cryptocurrency and blockchain. He is good at event branding and publicity using graphic technology.

Contact details below:

Twitter- www.twitter.com/seiduziblim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seidu-ziblim-544326172

Alhassan Sananu Zakaria - Public Relations Officer

A trained professional broadcast Journalist (certificate) writer and spoken word artist. Zakaria has published a quiet number of stories and content.

He is an HND computer science student and has worked on developing some websites, and has trained several students and ladies on web technology.

Email: nyememawa@gmail.com

Osman Mohammed - Organising Secretary

My name is Mohammed Osman. I have a two(2) year diploma in agriculture technology and currently studying for my BSc in agriculture technology at the University for Development Studies at Nyankpala Campus in Ghana. I have had an experience in cryptocurrency for three years. And I have also attended several meetups to learn about cryptocurrency. I have skills in wallet creation, transactions and trading. I have also volunteered at numerous blockchain conferences and have gained some leadership and organising skills to contribute to the success of this proposal.

Email: osmanmo1988@uds.edu.gh

Alhassan Adam - Logistics Supplier

Alhassan is an undergraduate student at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, WA Campus, Ghana. He's studying Bachelor of Commerce. He has about 2 years of experience in volunteering on Blockchain events. He has strong skills in organising and is very conversant with engaging event attendees, partners and the core team to ensure a successful event. He will contribute to the proposal by ensuring that, all materials and logistics are procured and supplied to the team before every event takes place.

[FEASIBILITY] If you are funded, will you return to Catalyst in a later round for further funding? Please explain why / why not.

Yes, upon a successful execution and making an impact in the targeted universities, we may want to extend to other colleges/universities to reach out to more students and campuses for enhanced adoption of catalyst, business development and entrepreneurship mentorship.

[FEASIBILITY] Are you or any member of your team working on any other proposals in this Fund9?

[FEASIBILITY] Are you or your team working on any other proposals from previous Funds?

[AUDITABILITY] Please describe what you will measure to track your project's progress, and how will you measure these?

IMPACT AUDIBILITY:

The following tools and methods will be adopted to evaluate the success and progress of the project:

1. We shall register all participants using google forms and then extract the database which will contain the First and Last Names, Emails and Contacts of participants to be shared with the Catalyst team for newsletters and email marketing.
2. There will be an excel tracker document which will contain a roadmap and timelines to deliver the project.
3. Participant testimonial videos' shall be taken to assess their understanding of topics taught and to take feedback on their impression of the project.
4. Feedback surveys will be conducted at end of each event to evaluate our strategies, logistics, refreshment and presentations for improvement.
5. Cardano will become attractive to the masses in the institutions and even the general public
6. The user experience on catalyst and ADA wallets will be improved
7. Catalyst will become more noticed in the Crypto media which will give it more outreach for adoption.

[AUDITABILITY] What does success for this project look like?

KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS OF PROPOSAL

1. A total of 200 participants in this project will get adequate education and understanding of Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
2. A total of 200 Yoroi wallets to be created, owned and managed by participants of the events.
3. Our beneficiaries should have 200 new accounts on IdeaScale, which will boost the patronage of Catalyst in the ecosystem.
4. There will be 200 new ideas from the participants on all the challenges for Fund10 and subsequent funding cycles.
5. More traffic will drive to the Cardano website, blogs and social media channels such as Discord, and Telegram community groups.
6. These events will contribute to numerous projects and efforts working towards the goal that Cardano becomes the world's largest decentralised Blockchain.
7. These events serve as catalysts for improving marketing of the Cardano and catalyst
8. Cardano will become attractive to newbies, developers and entrepreneurs to build solutions on.
9. Customer as a key metric of the Cardano roadmap shall be enhanced through these events
10. Young people, entrepreneurs and institutions will appreciate the essence of financial freedom and the ways Cardano is providing decentralised mechanisms to promote open banking and governance.

[AUDITABILITY] Please provide information on whether this proposal is a continuation of a previously funded project in Catalyst or an entirely new one.

This is entirely a fresh proposal to this Fund9, Grow Africa, Grow Cardano Challenge.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Rating

SDG 4 - Quality Education - Students and schools will have a feel of Blockchain education and impact, and this will improve the outreach of Cardano to ensure more adoption and onboarding from Africa. With quality presentations on the education and training, participants will adequately be equipped with the requisite skills, tools and resources to ideate and confront problems in Catalyst.

SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth - Proof-Of-Work (PoW) as adopted by Cardano will empower every leader and entrepreneur to participate in the ecosystem making work more freely. This gives space to anyone to propose solutions that would contribute to economic growth. This will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and hence becomes necessary for the success of the SDGs.