@thebafnetwork.near [Posted on DevHub](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=1650) ## Solution: BAF x NEAR - NEAR Campus Hacker House @ Devconnect ###### Requested amount: 10000 USDT ###### Requested sponsor: @neardevgov.near **Abstract:** This proposal requests the gold tier sponsorship ($10,000) from the NEAR Foundation to partner on “NEAR Campus,” a hacker house organized by [ITU Blockchain](https://www.itublockchain.com) and the [Blockchain Acceleration Foundation](https://www.blockchainacceleration.org) between November 11-21 during Devconnect Week. Our mission is to provide the best space for top builders in the space to build their craziest ideas and network with key players in Web3. Please refer to our pitch deck for our stats, past initiatives, and sponsors: [ITU x BAF Hacker House Pitch Deck ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13XOdJFzYgjlnVHuFb39KEcGZEygyCj5veENjf_hvKFU/edit?usp=sharing) **Vision** We are focused on creating a platform for student builders to hack and showcase their projects and connect with others in the web3 space. By giving students the spotlight and platform, we can encourage and support their growth and development as future leaders in this field. Additionally, we aim to bridge the gap between high academia and Web3 by providing students with the resources to build their projects and find jobs. To achieve this, ITU partnered with BAF to : * Provide free accommodation for 32 talented students from around the world * Organize a Hacker Space that unites 70 blockchain professionals, hackers, VCs, and community leaders. Our goal is to empower and equip the next generation of innovators in web3 technology through meaningful connections and opportunities. **The Organizers** * **ITU Blockchain:** We’re the first university blockchain club ever founded in Turkey by open-minded university students who embraced spreading this technology as their vision. Since 2018, our main dedication has been to educate our community about blockchain in the best possible way. We host educational events, give bootcamps, and publish newsletters to keep our community updated and educated. * **Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF):** Since its inception in 2019, BAF has built a powerful global network of students, founders, developers, operators, and community managers. In the past, BAF has partnered with Graph Hack, Consensus, and ETH Mexico City. We ran hacker houses, technical workshops, and community events for our network of 70 blockchain clubs worldwide. BAF has been the #1 resource for student networking and engagement during those conferences. BAF previously received $100,000+ from the NEAR Foundation to run university relations. **Hacker House Program & Milestones** The hacker house will occur from November 11 to 21, during DevConnect week. A group of 32 selected hackers will benefit from free accommodation and food. The Hacker Space is a separate venue where technical workshops and fireside chats occur, and hackers get the best hacking environment for Devconnect. **Milestone** **1:** * Event 1 * Plan and execute one event at the Hacker Space to promote NEAR as a blockchain operating system targetted at university students but open to the larger community as well * RSVP List of attendees present at the event * NEAR Promotional materials online and displayed at the venue **Milestone** **2:** * Event 2 * Plan and execute one event at the Hacker Space to promote NEAR Campus to onboard students and blockchain clubs. * RSVP List of attendees present at the event * NEAR Promotional materials online and displayed at the venue **Milestone 3** * Retrospective meeting with the core team at BAF and ITU to evaluate the success of events * Follow-up outreach to our guest list across BAF and ITU channels to onboard clubs to NEAR Campus and engage them with BOS. DevHub will also be able to: * Have unlimited access to our space to connect to builders and educate them about NEAR * Be featured on both our websites and social media * Drop NEAR merchandise in hacker rooms * Get invitations from both our exclusive hacker house lunches and dinners * Find founders among the developers staying at the venue who would be interested in NEAR Horizon * Form teams of developers committed to developing on NEAR and matching them with mentors and resources