Re-applied due to a technical issue flagged by the validators. Please feel free to continue the conversation or cast your vote again here:
<a href="https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1289">https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1289</a>

I submit the following discussion document to gauge community interest for two weeks, and if the community deems it acceptable, I will subsequently submit a proposal incorporating all feedback. We will appear on AAG on Oct 24 to present the initial idea. &nbsp;
Tl;dr Requesting $300K USDT to fund a&nbsp;Creative Tech Accelerator for Polkadot
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We are <a href="https://fuelarts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fuelarts</a>, a Creative Tech startup accelerator that has been active in the market since 2019. We specialize in blockchain ecosystems, whether building them from the ground up or enhancing existing ones. In 2023, we ran a successful batch for Tezos, integrating 10 new dApp startups into their ecosystem.
<a href="https://linktr.ee/bitbasel">BitBasel</a>, one of the leading Web3 and Digital Art enablers, is our partner on projects in Miami and across the US. This program will be developed with their extensive support and active involvement.
Our analysis of the Polkadot creative startup ecosystem revealed an over-saturation of marketplaces (trade) and a shortage of startups in crucial areas such as production, management, and analytics. However, we identified intriguing cross-industry intersections (fitness + GameFi, automotive + GameFi, etc.), highlighting the significant potential for blockchain-based gaming applications.
This proposal for Polkadot highlights the following potential opportunities for the blockchain brand:
&bull; Expanding and establishing a strong presence in the US market, both online and physically (Miami)
&bull; Preparing the Polkadot creative startup ecosystem for the next market cycle by attracting utility-based business models
&bull; Positioning Polkadot as the leading blockchain for the creative economy (art, fashion, music, cinema, design, etc.)
&bull; Implementing Polkadot&rsquo;s Web3 tools within Web2 companies in the creative industries (auctions, fairs, film companies, concert agencies, architectural firms, advertising bureaus, etc.)
The collaboration offer between Fuelarts x BitBasel and Polkadot implies exclusivity &mdash; we will not conduct other acceleration programs in 2025 directly or indirectly related to other Blockchain brands.
Click here to view the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvKBrSYsok0GOdS3Ag-kA1fNU2-trmTA/view?usp=sharing">Pitch Summary</a>
Click here to view the full <a href="https://bit.ly/40b7gyH">Pitch Deck</a>
Click here to review the <a href="https://bit.ly/40daAJG">Financial Overview</a>
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Fuelarts x BitBasel | Creative Tech Accelerator for Polkadot

Treasury

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

## Dispatch Origin

Must be [`Config::SpendOrigin`] with the `Success` value being at least
`amount` of `asset_kind` in the native asset. The amount of `asset_kind` is converted
for assertion using the [`Config::BalanceConverter`].

## Details

Create an approved spend for transferring a specific `amount` of `asset_kind` to a
designated beneficiary. The spend must be claimed using the `payout` dispatchable within
the [`Config::PayoutPeriod`].

### Parameters
- `asset_kind`: An indicator of the specific asset class to be spent.
- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The beneficiary of the spend.
- `valid_from`: The block number from which the spend can be claimed. It can refer to
  the past if the resulting spend has not yet expired according to the
  [`Config::PayoutPeriod`]. If `None`, the spend can be claimed immediately after
  approval.

## Events

Emits [`Event::AssetSpendApproved`] if successful.

- Problem Statement: Technical issue flagged by validators affecting the previous submission.
- Significance: Ensuring accuracy and integrity of the voting process.
- Proposed Solution: Re-submission of the referendum for voting.
- Expected Outcomes: Resolution of the technical issue and successful voting process.

#1277 Please Vote NAY

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