The Future of Polkadot Depends on Talent 
The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) is the single largest and most effective pipeline of developer and entrepreneurial talent into the Polkadot ecosystem. Over the past three years, we have educated over 400 developers and founders, many of whom now actively contribute both to Polkadot&rsquo;s core development and also ecosystem projects. We are at a pivotal moment. The future of Polkadot depends not just on innovation but on a steady stream of highly skilled, motivated builders who can create and execute impactful projects, advance the network's capabilities and drive adoption. The PBA has proven its ability to deliver, our alumni are shaping the ecosystem, and demand for our programs has never been higher. To capitalize on this momentum, we are requesting a (longer than previous proposals) nine months of funding to scale our programs and diversify our offerings, making PBA more inclusive, relevant and far-reaching than ever before.
Why PBA? A Track Record of Success
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<li>Largest producer of Polkadot-native talent &ndash; No other initiative has onboarded more developers successfully.</li>
<li>Close to 70% of graduates actively contributed to Polkadot-related repositories in 2024.</li>
<li>Trusted by ecosystem leaders &ndash; Parity, The Web3 Foundation and other top teams recruit directly from our alumni.</li>
<li>Expanding accessibility &ndash; Our new online course, PBA-X, launched with 580+ learners, proving demand for remote education for a diverse audience.</li>
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The Next Evolution: Scaling &amp; Strengthening Polkadot&rsquo;s Talent Engine
With this funding, we will:
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<li>Expand PBA&rsquo;s flagship in-person PBA Campus program (Wave 7) to train and place the next cohort of high-impact developers.</li>
<li>Launch The JAM Course, an intensive in person course demystifying Polkadot&rsquo;s JAM protocol, for top-tier engineers from the Web3 community.</li>
<li>Grow university partnerships, integrating PBA content into curricula and securing the next generation of builders.</li>
<li>Enhance alumni engagement through ongoing participation orientated events, education, placement and mentorship opportunities.</li>
<li>Build upon the success of PBA-X to offer new content based on the needs of the ecosystem, whilst continuing to run the original PBA-X content for 5 more cohorts in 2025.</li>
<li>Continue to identify, mentor and funnel new projects into the ecosystem via the Pitch and Mentor program.</li>
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Polkadot&rsquo;s growth depends on its builders. By funding PBA, we secure a sustainable, scalable pipeline of developers, entrepreneurs and advocates who will drive the ecosystem forward. Follow the below link to find out more about our latest proposal;&nbsp;
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fKCbYG79VomgYFK4FDsK534ihmfSDG3wCnmLpo_kws/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fKCbYG79VomgYFK4FDsK534ihmfSDG3wCnmLpo_kws/edit?tab=t.0</a>

- Problem Statement: The future of Polkadot relies on a continuous influx of skilled talent to drive innovation and adoption.
- Significance: The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has a proven track record of producing developers and entrepreneurs who actively contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Proposed Solution: Requesting nine months of funding to scale programs, diversify offerings, and enhance inclusivity.
- Expected Outcomes: By funding PBA, a sustainable pipeline of developers, entrepreneurs, and advocates will be secured to advance the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot Blockchain Academy, PBA Campus 7, The JAM Course launch, University partnerships expansion, ongoing PBA-X evolution, Alumni program. 9 months funding from April to December.

#2799 Polkadot Blockchain Academy, PBA Campus 7, The JAM Course launch, University partnerships expansion, ongoing PBA-X evolution, Alumni program. 9 months funding from April to December.

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