AIP-187: Expanding web3 Access

ABSTRACT 

This grant builds on prior work done by MAYC #16168 to enhance web3 skill sets and expand economic opportunities. In September, 2022, she and a colleague from HUG (a leading web3 technology accelerator) designed and launched Moldova’s first web3 Hackathon and a series of learning experiences for over 500 people in Chisinau, Moldova (see Bored Ape Gazette article and Metalaunchers blog post). 

This grant aims to deepen and expand that initial engagement through 1) continued outreach to educators and students to build on the prior engagement in Moldova 2) expand web3 learning experiences to independent media and local entrepreneurs in Moldova, and 3) to launch 3 additional Hackathons in 2023. We seek $71,400 USD to be converted to $Ape upon acceptance of the proposal. 

Author Description: I am the Chief Learning Officer for a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship as a lever for economic equity. I have a PhD in Education and an MBA in Entrepreneurship, and have been in the field of education for over 25-years, designing impactful and sustainable learning experiences internationally. I seek to expand networks and promote web3 access for people via Hackathons and other skill-building / learning opportunities. 

OVERALL COST 

Item: Design & Development Detailed Costs: Weekly meetings Jan – March with Moldovan stakeholders to co-design

Development of workshops and materials, including high level and detailed agendas

Outreach to mentors, experts to support

Workshop implementation and on the ground support + executive summary and final reports

$10,000; estimate 8+ hours per week for development| |Travel + Per Diem (2 people)|Flights + Hotel + Food (all approximate):

Flights: $1,400 each

Hotel: $1,200 each

Food $50/day

Total: $5900| |Honorariums for Mentors/Experts (Zoom) and locals (Moldova)|Approximately 5-7 people ($350 – 500); Total: $3500 (approximate)| |3-month Mentorship| April-June 2023

Ongoing mentorship for creators (3-4 creators/teams): personal mentorship from the HUG Team for3-months. This incubator begins with a four-week intensive curriculum that engages other web3 projects from around the world. Mentorship includes training in customer/community discovery, brand development, media planning, go-to-market strategy, and more.

Total: $15,000 (approximate)|

|Hackathon Development and Launch (3 additional in 2023)|Airfare / Hotel / Food: approximately $14,000 (see above estimate)

Weekly meetings with local orgs/people to support and tailoring of existing Hackathon framework: 5+ hours per week over 2-3 months: $15,000

Honorariums for experts/mentors (for 3 additional Hackathons): $350 - $500, Total: $8,000 (approximate)

Total: $37,000| |Total|$71,400 converted to APE when the proposal passes|

PROPOSAL 

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-187-expanding-web3-access/9927 

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