Proponent: Polkadot Now India: 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE

Requested DOT: 48,724 DOT

*48,724 DOT (USD $295,807)  (Rate: 6.071$/DOT based on an EMA30 rate on [Subscan ](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price)on 6th Feb, 2023).

Hi Everyone ,

I am Rishant Kumar ([Rish](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishant-kumar-9a888b33/)) Growth Lead, APAC for KILT Protocol and a long-term blockchain and Polkadot enthusiast. I am proposing a 2-day conference in India executed in my personal capacity – " Polkadot Now India 2023 – India's first-ever Polkadot Conference " in Bangalore, India, aimed at educating and engaging developers, investors, press and industry leaders in India on April 1-2, 2023.

The blockchain community has been growing rapidly in India over the past few years, helped by the huge number of Indian developers and the government’s official [strategy to make India a leader in blockchain technology. ](https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/National_BCT_Strategy.pdf)

However, while blockchain networks like Polygon and Solana have a significant presence in the country, DOT has minimal representation. Many developers are not aware of either Polkadot and the advantages it has over other technologies, or Substrate. Equally, Polkadot is not highly visible for industry leaders or enthusiasts. To raise Polkadot’s profile in India and promote education and engagement, along with others with connections to industry and the Indian blockchain communities, I am organizing DOTIndia. The conference aims to bring together developers, researchers, media, investors, and other stakeholders to experience the Polkadot ecosystem, share knowledge and discover new collaboration opportunities for the entire ecosystem.

Follow Us: 
                [Telegram ](https://t.me/PolkadotNowindia) , 
	             [Twitter]( https://twitter.com/PokadotNowInd)


Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the [link ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfYNmAShEARdmsAOCL0nQChWK7rzSK2Yy4UyU43Eijs/edit?usp=sharing)provided.

Polkadot Now - India 2023 - India's first ever Polkadot Conference

**Proponent:** Polkadot Now India: 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE

**Requested DOT:** 9120 DOT (USD $48,829) (Rate: $5.354 / DOT based on an EMA7 rate on [Subscan](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price) on 24th May, 2023)

**Short description:**

**Seeking Reimbursement and Highlighting Impact of Polkadot Now India 2023 - India’s First ever Polkadot Conference**

This is a dual-purpose proposal. 

The first objective is to seek reimbursement for the difference amount spent during Polkadot Now India 2023, in order to maximize the impact of our efforts. We were initially awarded 41,621 DOT on March 29th, 2023. However, due to a significant price drop, there exists a difference in the spent amount that needs to be addressed. 

In addition to this, we managed to organize successful meet-ups in 6 major cities across India to generate momentum and excitement leading up to the conference. These efforts greatly contributed to the overall success of Polkadot Now India.

The second objective of this proposal is to highlight and measure the impact of Polkadot Now India and how it garnered a nationwide Share of Voice for Polkadot, making it a successful first conference for Polkadot and setting the right standard for its future. People from all walks of life participated, further emphasizing success and importance of Polkadot presence in India.

Follow Us: [Telegram](https://t.me/PolkadotNowIndia) , [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PolkadotNowInd), [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@PolkadotNowIndia) .

Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ouoncn40pirnkKpaFE9deDS6QqHEU3q4W_aTZPpmD0/edit?usp=sharing) provided.

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Reimbursement & Impact of Polkadot Now India 2023

**Proponent:** Polkadot Now India: 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE

**Date:** 26th May, 2023

**Requested DOT:** 955 DOT (USD $5000) (Rate: $5.293 / DOT based on an EMA7 rate on [Subscan](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price) on 26th May, 2023)

**Short description:**  Polkadot Decoded 2023 - Screening Party in Bangalore, India on June 29th, 2023.

We, the Polkadot Now India team, are excited to propose hosting a screening party for Polkadot Decoded 2023 in Bangalore, India. As active members of the Polkadot community, we aim to bring together local enthusiasts, end-users, Web3 developers, and crypto enthusiasts to experience this flagship event together. Our goal is to create a tangible and engaging environment where attendees can connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the advancements in the Polkadot ecosystem.

The purpose of our screening party is to provide the local community with an opportunity to participate in Polkadot Decoded 2023 remotely while fostering a sense of camaraderie among attendees. By hosting this event, we aim to enhance the overall experience for those who are unable to attend the live event in Copenhagen.

Follow Us: [Telegram](https://t.me/PolkadotNowIndia) , [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PolkadotNowInd), [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@PolkadotNowIndia) .




Polkadot Decoded 2023 - Screening Party in Bangalore, India

Proponent: <a href="https://PolkadotNowIndia.com">Polkadot Now India</a>
Date: 26th October, 2023
Requested DOT: xxx DOT (USD $99,150) (Rate: DOT based on an EMA30 rate on <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price">Subscan</a> on 26th October, 2023)
Short description:
<a href="https://lu.ma/Polka_Pulse1.0">Polkadot Pulse 1.0</a> is set to take place on December 7th in Bengaluru, India during <a href="https://ethindia.co/">EthIndia</a>, the world's largest ETH hackathon, also as an official ETHIndia <a href="https://lu.ma/ethindia-sides">side event</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://indiablockchainweek.com">IBW</a>, India Blockchain Week by Hashed. This strategic collaboration with IBW and timing during the busiest blockchain week in India adds an exciting dimension to Polkadot's presence. It's a unique opportunity for Polkadot to make a significant impact and have its own dedicated event amidst the blockchain enthusiasts gathered for IBW and ETHIndia.
The primary motivation behind this event is to seize the extraordinary opportunity presented by this bustling blockchain week to elevate Polkadot's presence.
We aim to bring together around close to 350 attendees along with 3k atteendees of IBW under one roof, including the ecosystem parachain teams, to showcase projects and engage with both the Indian/Global community and leave a long lasting impact.
Our team recognizes the potential synergy between the Polkadot ecosystem and the dynamic blockchain community gathering for ETHIndia and IBW. By hosting Polkadot Pulse 1.0 and Polkadot Networking Night alongside this highly anticipated week, we aim to educate, engage, and inspire developers, investors, and industry leaders about the remarkable capabilities of Polkadot.
Our team is composed of enthusiastic members who are deeply engaged in the Polkadot community. We are passionate about creating an event that leverages the energy of this blockchain epicenter in India to further expand Polkadot's reach.
We've observed the growing enthusiasm for blockchain technology in India and the immense success of our previous event i.e <a href="https://youtu.be/R4PQbaMDlEQ?si=vKDY_UCcvVkauCH1">Polkadot Now India.</a>
These factors, combined with the prominent status of <a href="ethindia.co">ETHIndia</a> and&nbsp;<a href="indiablockchainweek.com">IBW</a> by Hashed (organizers of Korea Blockchain Week), have driven us to introduce Polkadot Pulse 1.0. The event's goal is to attract developers, researchers, media, investors, and other stakeholders, fostering knowledge sharing and forging new collaborations within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Team
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishant-kumar-9a888b33/">Rish </a>- Growth Lead, APAC, KILT Protocol, Lead, Polkadot Now India
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohail-shaikh-031a32b4/">Sohail Shaikh</a> - Senior Marketing Manager, Cointelegraph, Ex-Astar, Ambassador 
➡️ Join our <a href="https://t.me/PolkadotNowIndia">Telegram</a> group
➡️ Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/PolkadotNowInd">Twitter</a>
➡️ Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PolkadotNowIndia">YouTube</a> Channel
Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKYU5ICBEl90-W4IhOGr5-612rIEJjFYgz4EKgpjOv4/edit?usp=sharing">link</a> provided. Note : We were supposed to go through events bounty however there seems to be some issue with the application form (Form 1) of extra ordinary events, Form 1 is currently inactive hence leaves us of no choice other than taking treasury route since we have very less time for preparation and we cant afford to delay anymore.
Due to time constraints, we will expedite the submission of this proposal on-chain. Thanks for understanding the urgency and we look forward to everyone support to make this happen.

Polkadot Pulse 1.0 & Polkadot Networking Night @ IBW, ETHIndia Week

Polkadot After Party @ Token2049  Singapore - Community Vibe Check Poll

Proposal: Reimbursement - Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition &amp; Polkamix w/ Afrojack @ Token2049, Dubai Proponent: Polkadot Now : 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE Date: 3rd May, 2024 Requested DOT: 56,016 DOT (USD $380,910) (Rate: $6.8 / DOT based on an EMA7 rate on Subscan on 3rd May 2024) Short description: Following the successful execution of Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition alongside Token2049, we propose a retroactive addition to the event &ndash; the Polkamix After Party featuring Afrojack. This high-energy celebration aimed to commemorate the launch of the JAM gray paper by Dr. Gavin Wood at Token 2049's main stage. The Polkamix After Party, held at Barasti Beach Club, Dubai, welcomed approximately 3000 attendees and was a resounding success, solidifying Polkadot's presence in Dubai's blockchain landscape. In this proposal, Polkadot Now seeks reimbursement for the successful execution of two groundbreaking events in Dubai: Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition and the Polkamix After Party featuring Afrojack, both held in conjunction with Token2049. Despite logistical challenges including flooding and transportation disruptions, these events attracted thousands of attendees and solidified Polkadot's presence in Dubai's blockchain landscape. The proposal outlines the context, achievements, and the team's commitment to expanding Polkadot's reach through innovative events. We will be updating all of the major expenses with invoices links shortly.&nbsp; Updated&nbsp; 
➡️ Join our <a href="https://t.me/Polkadot_Now">Telegram</a> group (2500+ members) ➡️ Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/PolkadotNow">X</a> (7.7k followers) ➡️ Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PolkadotNow">YouTube</a> Channel Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oj-iIrXjlKBhUTqSudhfn62KRewZjqyGAElgkEq9NxA/edit?usp=sharing">link</a> provided here <iframe style="width: 758px; height: 425px;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qxODnPr9MiQ" width="758" height="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

Reimbursement - Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition & Polkamix w/ Afrojack @ Token2049, Dubai

Proponent: Polkadot Now India: 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE

Date: 8th March, 2024

Requested DOT: 32393.20 DOT (USD $270,710) (Rate: $8.357 / DOT based on an EMA30 rate on Subscan on 8th March, 2024)


Short description:

[Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition ](https://lu.ma/Polkadot_Pulse_Dubai)is designed to coincide with [Token2049 in Dubai](https://www.dubai.token2049.com/), positioning itself as a prominent side event to harness the global blockchain community's presence. This iteration aims to replicate the success of [Polkadot Pulse Bangalore Edition,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn2DAdyl3dU) bringing together an anticipated 1000+ attendees, including ecosystem parachain teams, to spotlight projects and engage deeply with the international blockchain community. This event will offer a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing the Polkadot ecosystem's innovations.

Our team recognises the potential synergy between the Polkadot ecosystem and the dynamic blockchain community gathering for Token2049, Dubai. By hosting Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition and Polkadot Networking Night alongside this highly anticipated “Token2049, Dubai”, we aim to educate, engage, and inspire developers, investors, and industry leaders about the remarkable capabilities of Polkadot.

Our team is composed of enthusiastic members who are deeply engaged in the Polkadot community. We are passionate about creating an event that leverages the energy of this blockchain epicenter in Dubai to further expand Polkadot's reach.

The event's goal is to attract developers, researchers, media, investors, and other stakeholders, fostering knowledge sharing and forging new collaborations within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Team 

Rish Kumar  - Growth Head, KILT Protocol, Lead, Polkadot Now India

Sohail Shaikh - Senior Marketing Manager, Cointelegraph, Ex-Astar, Ambassador

Event Registration Link - [https://lu.ma/Polkadot_Pulse_Dubai](https://lu.ma/Polkadot_Pulse_Dubai)


Link to the full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzzCzQRA3RijCnNbZZL1Q6_uGA6OvPLyb_da8mVJ30M/edit?usp=sharing) 

Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition & Networking Night @ Token2049, Dubai

Proponent: <a href="https://youtu.be/R4PQbaMDlEQ">Polkadot Now India</a>
Date: 29th October, 2023
Requested DOT: 24701&nbsp;DOT (USD $99,150) (Rate: @ $4.014 DOT based on an EMA30 rate on <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price">Subscan</a> on 29th October, 2023)
Short description:
<a href="https://lu.ma/Polka_Pulse1.0">Polkadot Pulse 1.0</a> is set to take place on December 7th in Bengaluru, India during <a href="https://ethindia.co/">EthIndia</a>, the world's largest ETH hackathon, also as an official ETHIndia <a href="https://lu.ma/ethindia-sides">side event</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://indiablockchainweek.com">IBW</a>, India Blockchain Week by Hashed. This strategic collaboration with IBW and timing during the busiest blockchain week in India adds an exciting dimension to Polkadot's presence. It's a unique opportunity for Polkadot to make a significant impact and have its own dedicated event amidst the blockchain enthusiasts gathered for IBW and ETHIndia.
Why during IBW and ETHIndia ? The primary motivation behind this event is to seize the extraordinary opportunity presented by this bustling blockchain week to elevate Polkadot's presence. Prominent Speakers @IBW main stage&nbsp;
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">xxxxx &mdash; xxxxxxx, Polkadot will be on main stage along side of, 1. Sandeep Nailwal &mdash; Founder, Polygon
2. Mo Shaikh &mdash; Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Aptos
3. Sebastian Borget&mdash; Co-Founder, Sandbox
4. Justin Sun &mdash; Founder, Tron
5. Rene&mdash;&nbsp; Co-Founder, Celo
6. Emin Gur Sirer&mdash; Founder, AVAX
7. VC presence &mdash; Dragonfly Capital, Hashed, Spartan, CMT Digital, C2 Ventures and many more speakers yet to be anounced.
We aim to bring together around close to 350 attendees along with 3k atteendees of IBW under one roof, including the ecosystem parachain teams, to showcase projects and engage with both the Indian/Global community and leave a long lasting impact.
Our team recognizes the potential synergy between the Polkadot ecosystem and the dynamic blockchain community gathering for ETHIndia and IBW. By hosting Polkadot Pulse 1.0 and Polkadot Networking Night alongside this highly anticipated week, we aim to educate, engage, and inspire developers, investors, and industry leaders about the remarkable capabilities of Polkadot.
Our team is composed of enthusiastic members who are deeply engaged in the Polkadot community. We are passionate about creating an event that leverages the energy of this blockchain epicenter in India to further expand Polkadot's reach.
We've observed the growing enthusiasm for blockchain technology in India and the immense success of our previous event i.e <a href="https://youtu.be/R4PQbaMDlEQ?si=vKDY_UCcvVkauCH1">Polkadot Now India.</a>
These factors, combined with the prominent status of <a href="https://ethindia.co/">ETHIndia</a> and <a href="https://indiablockchainweek.com/">IBW</a> by Hashed (organizers of Korea Blockchain Week), have driven us to introduce Polkadot Pulse 1.0. The event's goal is to attract developers, researchers, media, investors, and other stakeholders, fostering knowledge sharing and forging new collaborations within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Team
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishant-kumar-9a888b33/">Rish </a>- Growth Lead, APAC, KILT Protocol, Lead, Polkadot Now India
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohail-shaikh-031a32b4/">Sohail Shaikh</a> - Senior Marketing Manager, Cointelegraph, Ex-Astar, Ambassador
&nbsp;
➡️ Join our <a href="https://t.me/PolkadotNowIndia">Telegram</a> group (1300+ members)
➡️ Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/PolkadotNowInd">Twitter</a><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">(6.5k followers)
➡️ Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PolkadotNowIndia">YouTube</a> Channel
Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKYU5ICBEl90-W4IhOGr5-612rIEJjFYgz4EKgpjOv4/edit?usp=sharing">link</a> provided.
&nbsp;
Note : This proposal was initially supposed to go through Events Bounty, however we have received a response from events bounty team stating Events Bounty will be unavailable to process any funds until new set of curators are onboarded, given the timeline of the already <a href="https://x.com/PolkadotNowInd/status/1709232285545840918?s=20">announced </a>event we can't afford to wait anymore and without further delay we are proceeding with Treasury Funding.
Due to time constraints, we will expedite the submission of this proposal on-chain.
Thanks for understanding the urgency and we look forward to everyone support to make this happen.

Proponent: Polkadot Now India: 16G7wZerqxib8YMDn3FKVfSMp1hky159JdhcGqHzy65F6RXE

Requested DOT: 41, 621 DOT

*41, 621 DOT (USD $295,807) (Rate: $7.107/DOT based on an EMA7 rate on [Subscan ](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price)on 24th Feb, 2023).

Hi Everyone ,

I am Rishant Kumar (Rish) Growth Lead, APAC for KILT Protocol and a long-term blockchain and Polkadot enthusiast. I am proposing a 2-day conference in India executed in my personal capacity – " Polkadot Now India 2023 – India's first-ever Polkadot Conference " in Bangalore, India, aimed at educating and engaging developers, investors, press and industry leaders in India on April 1-2, 2023.

The blockchain community has been growing rapidly in India over the past few years, helped by the huge number of Indian developers and the government’s official [strategy to make India a leader in blockchain technology.](https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/National_BCT_Strategy.pdf)

However, while blockchain networks like Polygon and Solana have a significant presence in the country, DOT has minimal representation. Many developers are not aware of either Polkadot and the advantages it has over other technologies, or Substrate. Equally, Polkadot is not highly visible for industry leaders or enthusiasts. To raise Polkadot’s profile in India and promote education and engagement, along with others with connections to industry and the Indian blockchain communities, I am organizing **Polkadot Now India**. The conference aims to bring together developers, researchers, media, investors, and other stakeholders to experience the Polkadot ecosystem, share knowledge and discover new collaboration opportunities for the entire ecosystem.

Follow Us: [Telegram ](https://t.me/PolkadotNowindia), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PolkadotNowInd).

[Website ](https://www.PolkadotNowIndia.com)will go live on 28th Feb, 2023. followed by opening of registrations on 6th March, 2023.

Our comprehensive proposal can be accessed via the [link ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfYNmAShEARdmsAOCL0nQChWK7rzSK2Yy4UyU43Eijs/edit?usp=sharing)provided.

Polkadot Now - India, 2023 - India's first ever Polkadot Conference

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IN IT FOR TECH{NO} - Polkadot Opening Party @Token2049
Proposer: Polkadot Now Wallet address: 12EUhpMWyfXSvqfahhty2kDqL2FQx8ZhLsXGn4xwN6QqjCnB Date: 17 August 2024 Requested allocation: $115,000 USD Email: <a href="mailto:Contact@PolkadotNowIndia.com">Contact@PolkadotNowIndia.com</a> Event Link : &nbsp;<a href="https://lu.ma/IN-IT-FOR-TECHNO">https://lu.ma/IN-IT-FOR-TECHNO</a> 
Our proposal is to host an opening party at Token2049, themed " In It for the Techno ," in collaboration with Alpha Stack Ventures and numerous other co sponsors. The event will be held on September 17th from 10 pm to 3 am at Zouk, Singapore. This casual and exciting event aims to serve as a networking platform, promoting Polkadot's ecosystem to a diverse audience through music and social interactions. We will have numerous projects and ecosystems joining as co-sponsors, creating a rich environment for networking and collaboration. Link to the full <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sku4fPaq3qHECwBEwQ1ooVRGosBfUy9nsnLYVfw4ZgY/edit?usp=sharing">proposal&nbsp;</a>