Grant ID: 866aaxmj4
Summary:
The BlockchainUNN Conference 2.0 is a 2 days event holding on 23rd & 24th of June, 2023.
With an expected attendance of 3000+ participants physically and more virtually, this event is focused on helping Developers - both web2 & Web3 inclined, Creatives & Designers, Blockchain enthusiasts and tech individuals realize the endless possibilities and oppounities of the Blockchain and it’s ecosystem. And get involved.
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Describe what your project does or is aiming to do in 50 characters or less:
BlockchainUNN is a community of Digital enthusiasts with a drive to educate , impact and develop members of the University Community with basic knowledge of Cryptocurency and blockchain education as well as it’s technology development in the Tertiary institution.
If available, please enter a link to your project below:
http://www.blockchainunn.org
How far along are you?:
We are a team of individuals who have been in the blockchain ecosystem for over 6 years now. Since the Launch of BlockchainUNN in 2021, we have achieved amazing feats and doing great work in the ecosystem. Within 2 years, we have Hosted, held and participated in Events, both virtual and IRL, conferences, workshops and lots more programs geared towards onboarding people into the ecosystem.
Why did you pick this idea to work on? Do you have domain expertise in this area? How do you know people need what you’re making?:
There are over 65,000 members of the University community. But only about 10% understand Blockchain Technology, with the rest majority ignorant of what Blockchain Technology is all about. To encourage the use of Blockchain technology to solve problems in Africa, we push for massive quality education for the young people on Campus.
What’s new about what you’re making? What substitutes do people resort to because it doesn’t exist yet (or they don’t know about it)?:
Our method of Onboarding people into the ecosystem is unique as we do not just educate them about Blockchain as a concept and the future, but rather dwells on teaching them relevant skillsets with which they can contribute and make impact in the ecosystem. Through our specific Bootcamps and workshop programs targeted at Web2/Web3 Developers, Designers, Content Writers (both technical and non-technical) and lots more.
What’s your vision for how your project will impact The Graph and/or web3?:
The Blockchain Conference is an education event which will help educate people about Web 3 and onboard more enthusiasts/developers into the graph ecosystem
How will you measure success?:
Our Success is measured from the reviews and results attendees of the conference give us. From last year’s event, we had tons of people impacted and their journey in Web3 has been successful overtime, albeit being newbies at the time of the BlockchainUNN Conference 1.0
What milestones will you achieve in the coming weeks/months, with or without the grant?:
Post-conference, we intend to hold a 16 weeks Web2/ Web3 Developers Cohort training post-conference. To teach and give people in-depth knowledge on developing of smart contracts and building , on EVM-compatible ecosystems, Ethereum as case study.
We equally look forward to organizing hackathons too, during the course of the cohort to test participant’s prowess.
Please select who you think will benefit from your project?:
Curators, Delegators, Indexers, Subgraph Developers
How much funding are you looking for? (USD):
5000
Provide a breakdown of your requested funding:
Our Sponsorship packages are these; Silver - $3,000; Gold - $5,000; Platinum - $10,000
2-day Conference budget
Publicity(both Online & Offline ads) - $2500
Venue - $3000
Lighting / Sound / Stage /Visuals - $3500
Media Coverage - $1500
Branding - $2000
Have you applied for (or already received) funding from somewhere else?:
Yes
If yes, please describe where you’ve received funding from and how much you have, or will, receive:
We’ve applied for the Ethereum Foundation grant
Can you share any information about current/past web3 experience?:
The BlockchainUNN Conference 1.0 was a remarkable event, the first BlockchainUNN conference in the South East of Nigeria. We had over 1000 attendees present IRL with even more following online. A lot of impacts were made.
Why are you interested in contributing to The Graph and/or web3?:
As a community that is passionate about web3 and blockchain adoption. Graph Foundation will definitely help us achieve our goals, and as well, onboard as much people into the graph ecosystem.
Are you applying as a team or individual?:
Team
What type of grant are you pursuing?:
Project (one-off)
Please select the category your project best fits into:
Education
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