Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, <a href="../referenda/1261#673b62ce245ac9841fd2633d">which recommended adjusting our budget to $30K&ndash;$40K</a> for support, we have streamlined our initial initiative to $16K. We were also advised to apply for the Event Bounty, but after previously reaching out, we were informed that funding for Nigeria was limited, and our request was denied.
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot extends beyond core blockchain development, not just for building parachains and custom blockchains but also for scalable decentralized applications, similar to other leading blockchain networks.
Demonstrating Our Commitment We have self-funded multiple Polkadot developer training programs, including:
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: Hosted a hands-on developer session with 100+ participants, simplifying the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1LzG9xp7mk">Check it out!</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/Fj_LI4zgWqg?si=wC0Qm0UdpfrhBNBu">Workshop on Ink! Smart Contracts:</a> A practical session on setting up, testing, and deploying Ink! smart contracts.</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/4iSMMXCWLTA?si=fP9sVK9nrLX2DOxy">Polkadot Smart Contract Campaign:</a> Focused on blockchain development using the Polkadot SDK, driving awareness and adoption.</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view">Smart Contract Development Campaign</a>: Launched an initiative to encourage developers to build with the Polkadot SDK, fostering innovation within our network. Proposal Goals This proposal seeks to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and enhancing the understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s SDK for dApp development globally. Through comprehensive training, curriculum development, and hackathons, our mission is to:</li>
<li>Showcase Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains.</li>
<li>Empower developers to build impactful dApps on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem.</li>
<li>Establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Kindly review the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">full proposal</a> via the link below.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>

Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, <a href="../referenda/1261#673b62ce245ac9841fd2633d">which recommended adjusting our budget to $30K&ndash;$40K</a> for support, we have streamlined our initial initiative to $16K. We were also advised to apply for the Event Bounty, but after previously reaching out, we were informed that funding for Nigeria was limited, and our request was denied.
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot extends beyond core blockchain development, not just for building parachains and custom blockchains but also for scalable decentralized applications, similar to other leading blockchain networks.
Demonstrating Our Commitment We have self-funded multiple Polkadot developer training programs, including:
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: Hosted a hands-on developer session with 100+ participants, simplifying the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1LzG9xp7mk">Check it out!</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/Fj_LI4zgWqg?si=wC0Qm0UdpfrhBNBu">Workshop on Ink! Smart Contracts:</a> A practical session on setting up, testing, and deploying Ink! smart contracts.</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/4iSMMXCWLTA?si=fP9sVK9nrLX2DOxy">Polkadot Smart Contract Campaign:</a> Focused on blockchain development using the Polkadot SDK, driving awareness and adoption.</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view">Smart Contract Development Campaign</a>: Launched an initiative to encourage developers to build with the Polkadot SDK, fostering innovation within our network. Proposal Goals This proposal seeks to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and enhancing the understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s SDK for dApp development globally. Through comprehensive training, curriculum development, and hackathons, our mission is to:</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Showcase Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains.
</li>
<li>
Empower developers to build impactful dApps on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem.
</li>
<li>
Establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.
&nbsp;Kindly review the full proposal via the link below.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>
</li>
</ul>

Polkadot Growth Initiative  (Revised)

Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, we&rsquo;ve streamlined our proposed activities to fit a $30k budget. We remain passionate about expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot can be used beyond its core blockchain development use cases, such as building parachains and custom blockchains, to also develop scalable decentralized applications, similar to other popular blockchain networks.
We also received feedback suggesting we apply to the Event Bounty; however, we had previously reached out and were denied due to the limited budget allocated for Nigeria. To demonstrate our commitment, we have self-funded several Polkadot developer training program. Which includes:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: We hosted a hands-on developer session for over 100 participants, aimed at breaking down the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. <a href="https://youtu.be/s1LzG9xp7mk?si=GDuba-D9gWEeCFy1">(Kindly check it out.)</a></li>
<li>Workshop on <a href="https://youtu.be/Fj_LI4zgWqg?si=wC0Qm0UdpfrhBNBu">How to set up an Ink! Smart Contract, Testing and Deploying.</a></li>
<li>Polkadot Smart contract Campaign: <a href="https://youtu.be/4iSMMXCWLTA?si=fP9sVK9nrLX2DOxy">Blockchain development with Polkadot.</a></li>
<li>Smart Contract Campaign: We launched a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view">campaign dedicated to building with the Polkadot SDK</a>, driving awareness and encouraging adoption among developers in our network. Workshop on How to set up an Ink! Smart Contract, Testing and Deploying Polkadot Smart contract Campaign: Blockchain development with Polkadot in 2024. 
This proposal aims to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and broadening the understanding of Polkadot's SDK for dApp development in Nigeria and beyond, where misconceptions currently limit its adoption. Through comprehensive training, bootcamps, and hackathons, our goal is to demonstrate Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains, empowering developers to build impactful decentralized applications on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem and establishing it as a vital player in the region&rsquo;s growing tech landscape. Kindly review the full proposal via the link below:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>
</li>
</ul>

Polkadot Growth Initiative in Nigeria (Revised)

- Problem Statement: Limited funding for expanding the Polkadot developer community in Nigeria.
- Significance: Showcasing Polkadot's versatility beyond core blockchain development and fostering innovation within the network.
- Proposed Solution: Expand efforts through comprehensive training, curriculum development, and hackathons to onboard new developers globally.
- Expected Outcomes: Empower developers to build impactful dApps on Polkadot, establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.

#2711 Polkadot Growth Initiative (Revised)

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