📢 Feedback Requested: Polkadot U.S. Ecosystem Growth Sprint Proposal
Hey everyone &mdash; Ryan Williams here from The Blockchain Academy. Alongside Ellis Norman from HackerEarth (yes, the team behind Web3athon 2022 &amp; 2023), we&rsquo;re proposing a 9-month initiative to expand Polkadot&rsquo;s U.S. university engagement &mdash; and we&rsquo;d love your feedback before submitting this to OpenGov.
🎥 Watch the 2-minute explainer video: <a href="https://capitalwave.wistia.com/medias/j5go5sdrqs">https://capitalwave.wistia.com/medias/j5go5sdrqs</a>
📄 Read the full proposal draft: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-FN7kMwTc9405x37XxtvFqrjzgV0_u4Mf0yjo0sgK-w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-FN7kMwTc9405x37XxtvFqrjzgV0_u4Mf0yjo0sgK-w/edit?usp=sharing</a>
✅ What We&rsquo;re Proposing 🏫 Onboard 50 U.S. university blockchain clubs into the Polkadot American University Network (PUN)
🎓 Provide 20+ free Web3 courses + certification exam vouchers for each club via The Blockchain Academy &amp; Web3 Certification Board
🗳️ Launch OpenGov governance competitions with club-based incentives
🚀 Incubate 10+ real Polkadot projects via the Polkadot U.S. Ignite Incubator (powered by HackerEarth)
❓ We&rsquo;re Asking the Community: Are we solving the right problems?
Are these deliverables valuable and measurable?
Is this a good use of Treasury funds?
Your insights will shape how we move forward &mdash; thanks in advance for your thoughtful feedback and for supporting meaningful U.S. ecosystem growth! 🇺🇸 🙏

- Problem Statement: Proposing a 9-month initiative to expand Polkadot's U.S. university engagement.
- Significance: Enhancing Polkadot's presence in U.S. universities through various initiatives.
- Proposed Solution: Onboarding 50 U.S. university blockchain clubs, providing free Web3 courses, launching governance competitions, and incubating Polkadot projects.
- Expected Outcomes: Increased engagement, skill development, and project incubation within the U.S. Polkadot ecosystem.

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