<p>After taking the feedback of our last referenda, we're excited to share our comprehensive proposal for our 2024 programmes, built upon your valuable feedback and our extensive experience in the Polkadot ecosystem.</p>
<h3 id="summary">Summary</h3>
<p>Our proposal leverages over three years of experience in ecosystem development within Polkadot. For 2024, we're introducing a comprehensive year-long programme designed to attract new developers, support the current ones, guide mature projects towards creating significant startups and foster new talent in the ecosystem.</p>
<h3 id="oursuccesses">Our successes</h3>
<p>We're excited to continue our journey with Polkadot, a path marked by numerous milestones achieved. Since launching our programmes in 2021, we've facilitated over six hackathons, resulting in hundreds of projects, propelled projects to secure VC funding through our accelerators, and welcomed thousands of participants through our educational workshops. Your support has been invaluable to these successes!</p>
<h3 id="ourproposalincludes">Our proposal includes</h3>
<p>Allocating funding for prize distribution for the recently finished Polkadot hackathon 2024 - link to our Tranche 5 proposal is <a href="424">here</a>. Implementing our 2024 programmes, which encompass: an Educational Series, an Ink! Bootcamp, an Online Hackathon, an Accelerator Programme, an In-Person Event and Year-Long Access to Talent Support.</p>
<h3 id="nbsprequestedfunds">&nbsp;Requested funds</h3>
<p>We request funding of $385k split across 3 tranches of $128,333 in DOT (17,898.60 DOT based on Subscan MA of 7.17): Immediately (July 2024), after 3 months (October 2024) and after 6 months (January 2025).</p>
<p>We have put together a comprehensive breakdown of the past successes and future programmes in this proposal <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_MX9GbkWPzQ3ed0DytvduBMz7aAcDID4oFAvqc22xU/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.</p>
<p>More information regarding each programme can also be found in our deck <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y0w4zoqZfTnyuGQfx0D6WgdAf1i8V3RUSyHYGCkKM1g/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.</p>
<h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3>
<p>Our journey with the Polkadot community has been both fun and impactful. With the potential we see in Polkadot and the continued support from our partners, we're confident in our ability to further grow the Polkadot ecosystem. We're committed to fostering the community in the most impactful ways possible, building on our past successes and the foundation laid by our collaborative efforts!</p>
<p>Thank you for reading and considering our proposal.</p>
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- **Problem Statement:** Enhancing ecosystem development within Polkadot by attracting new developers, supporting current ones, guiding mature projects towards startups, and fostering new talent.
- **Significance:** Over three years of successful ecosystem development, including facilitating hackathons, securing VC funding for projects, and hosting educational workshops.
- **Proposed Solution:** Introducing a comprehensive year-long programme for 2024, including an Educational Series, Ink! Bootcamp, Online Hackathon, Accelerator Programme, In-Person Event, and Talent Support.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Requesting funding of $385k split across 3 tranches for the programme, aiming to further grow the Polkadot ecosystem and foster community development.

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