@inteli.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=1972) ## Idea: Inteli Blockchain Club | Proposal for NEAR Campus Program # **Inteli Blockchain Club** ### **Institute of Technology and Leadership** ### **Proposal for NEAR Campus Program** ##### **Inteli Blockchain Club Overview** The Inteli Blockchain Club was established in mid-2022 with the aim of empowering our members in blockchain and related technologies. Our mission is to develop both practical and theoretical skills necessary to excel in a future increasingly reliant on blockchain systems.In the early days of the club, we noticed that the university community of Web3 was still in its infancy. With this in mind, we sought to promote unity and engagement within this community, starting with a Hackathon called Challenge 2k23. **Activities:** * EthereumSP (September 2022): The project "Our Neighbors" that we developed won in two categories, including Filecoin and Polygon. * ETHBogotá (October 2022): In this international hackathon, we secured victories in the Web3Auth and Chainlink categories. * BNB Chain (November 2022): We placed second in the Binance hackathon. * SPU - Union's Assets (December 2022): A national Brazilian competition. * ETHSamba (March 2023): We received awards in the Metamask and Celo categories. * We organized workshops on Chainlink, Starknet, Cartesi, and Binance for Inteli. * Cartesi Global Hackathon (April 2023). * CartesiHacking for Trust (April 2023). * BWC Series 1 (May 2023): Celo and Toucan * Hackathon Challenge 2k23: Inteli Blockchain hosted the first student-organized hackathon in Brazil on May 5, 6, and 7. This blockchain-focused event featured the participation of various companies, including Mynt, Titanium Assets, Ethereum Foundation, Cartesi, GEAP, 7visions, and Taikai. During the organization of this hackathon, we raised approximately R$110,000. Additionally, the prizes were sponsored by various contributors, totaling approximately R$80,000. * Cartesi <> Inteli Blockchain (August 2023): The hackathon was organized by Cartesi specifically for Inteli Blockchain members. * ZENCON (September 2023): We won in the "Next Level Innovation" category. ##### **Objectives** Our participation in the NEAR Campus Program aligns with the following objectives: Be a bridge between students of Inteli Blockchain club and the NEAR ecosystem, actively participating in the NEAR ecosystem through Near Campus activities, including educational workshops, hackathons, and guest lectures, working together in open-source projects, encouraging members to contribute to open-source Web3 projects actively, fostering a collaborative culture. ##### **Implementation Plan & Activities** Formation of NEAR Node: Establish a dedicated NEAR agenda within Inteli Blockchain Club to coordinate NEAR Campus activities: Workshops and Courses: Host educational workshops covering Web3 basics and explore the possibility of advanced courses tailored to specific Web3 frameworks. * Bootcamp on Rust and NEAR ecosystem (Remotely and/or IRL) * Hackathons and Competitions: Organize hackathons and development competitions, inviting students from Inteli Blockchain club. * Guest Lectures and Discussions: Lectures and panel discussions with NEAR and other guests. * Signing up Club members for mentorship with NEAR specialists and organizing 2 online group sessions. * Internship and Placement Programs: Organize online and/IRL job fair, where members can learn about internships and/or job placement opportunities. * Infrastructure Support: Explore opportunities to set up and launch critical Web3 infrastructure components, with a focus on technical assistance, resources, and guidance. ##### **Following up with the activities:** Progress Feedback: The club and Near campus team will engage in follow up calls to monitor together progress in achieving the objectives outlined in this proposal. Mapping Improvement: Gather feedback from members and stakeholders to continuously improve our NEAR Campus initiatives. Tracking the path: Generate periodic reports highlighting achievements, successful projects, and lessons learned from participating in NEAR Campus activities. ##### **3-Month Plan: Inteli Blockchain Club's Engagement in NEAR Ecosystem** **Start Date: 02/01/2024 End Date: 05/01/2024** **Month 1: Awareness and Education** **Activities:** Host an introductory webinar on NEAR Protocol for club members and the academic community. Organize an online workshop on blockchain fundamentals and NEAR-specific features. Develop educational materials and resources related to NEAR for distribution. **Month 2: Research and Development** **Activities:** Organize a hackathon with a NEAR development track. Encourage club members to participate in open-source NEAR projects. **Month 3: Community Building and Partnerships** **Activities:** Host guest lectures and panel discussions with NEAR industry experts. Initiate partnerships with NEAR-related projects or startups for internships. Overall KPIs: Community Engagement: Monitor the level of engagement within the members and NEAR ecosystem (For ex attendance in the NEAR focused activities). Impact: Measure the percentage of participants who reported an improved understanding of the NEAR ecosystem (If there is a lack of understanding we can organize more workshops and online 1:1). Hackathon Success: Evaluate the hackathon's success by the number of participants, projects completed, and innovative solutions developed. 1 in person and 1 online per term. This 3-month plan outlines a structured approach for the Inteli Blockchain Club to actively engage with the NEAR ecosystem, fostering education, research, and community growth while contributing to the NEAR Campus initiative. Regular monitoring and reporting will ensure the achievement of set objectives and the overall success of the club's involvement with NEAR.