@aszalvarez.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=2671) ## Solution: NEARMEXICO @ETHCincodeMayo 600+ Web3 Hackers ###### Requested amount: 14000 USDT ###### Requested sponsor: @neardevdao.near *EthCincodeMayo* *February 2nd-4th* *Cholula, Puebla. Mexico* # Event introduction: Mexico is a leading Latam country and quickly adopting Web 3.0 technologies. This time, the team from ETHcincodemayo has decided to take to ball game outside Mexico City by organizing a world-class Hackathon that seeks to open a new space within the web3 ecosystem in search of integration of the region with developers and blockchain companies from around the world and top 20 universities in Mexico. This event is a combination of competition, workshops, networking, entrepreneurship and culture. # Event Breakdown: * 600+ web 3 hackers (Mexico, Latam, international) * 20+ workshops * 6 days of side events (Web 3.0, culture, networking) * Free All-inclusive event 6 full meals, 24/7 snacks & coffee station and Mexican piñata! * Venue: CIEN & Museo Regional de Cholula, Puebla [http://www.ethcdm.com/](https://) Venue: [https://lugares.inah.gob.mx/es/museos-inah/museo/489-museo-regional-de-puebla.html ](https://) # Partnership agreement: The Hackathon tracks are organized by the blockchain companies who seek to push their technology. There are 5 partnership plans (*laser eyes, gold, diamond, bluechip*). The highest ones require a contribution to help the event cost and a track price which is holded by the own partners and should be given as their own Prize for the track winners. The contribution amount is $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 accordingly ^ (Bluechip being the highest) The track prices $1,000 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 accordingly ^ (Bluechip being the highest) *Bluechip* opens up the oppprtunity to host 2 (25 minute) workshop in a 360º theater for 150 attendees. *Gold and diamond* has 1 slot for 25 minute workshop. This last three include a Booth space, Logo in badge, gift in swag bag, logo in website, and other services (size varies dependig the contibution amount). **We consider the DIAMOND track ($2,000USD + $4,000USD) being the best option** **This includes 1 slot for a 25 minute workshop and the list mentioned above** # Objetives: Near Protocol is a top and leader Blockchain company who is still yet to be positioned in Mexico and Latinamerica by increasing its brand awareness and active building community. @mexicohub.near is currently constructing a regional hub to help NEAR reach this expansion and we strongly belive this is a good opportunity for NEAR protocol to showcase its technology in this mexican Hackathon and start expanding in the territory. * Increase awareness and adoption of Near-Side technologies within the Ethereum developer community in Mexico * Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between Near-Side and Ethereum developers * Build a strong Near-Side presence at the hackathon to showcase its potential * Increase the number of hackathon projects integrating Near-Side solutions * Contribute to the growth and diversification of the Near-Side ecosystem Showcase Near Protocol as a **Diamond partner ($2,000 + $4,000 in prizes) and push the B.O.S. with 1 workshop during the Hackathon** # Team: We are a diverse and rich team with different backgrounds. We have the team leader @osc.near, who is at the forefront and experienced in NEAR ecosystem building @bancambios.near @aszalvarez.near who is the project manager, he is a regen entrepreneur and is building @motus_dao.near @soxa.near and @rosaglez_art.near designers and artists, assistants for booth activations and more. We are in contact with Boris Polania @bpolania.near he agreed to be a mentor at the Hackathon. Alan estrada @alan777.near from @OpenWebacademy.near will be assisting during the event as well. [https://twitter.com/NEAR_Mexico](https://) Check out our twitter for more! # Track Record: @bancambios.near has done this events (not for devhack): * NEAR Onboarding activation at CriptTec Event with students of 74 universities * NEAR + BOS+ NDC + Creatives DAO & Horizon Presentations * Bitcoin Embassy BOS+ NEAR to Web3 Community in Mexico * NEAR Side Event at Ethereum Mexico 2023 (Workshop Day + Opening Party) # KPIs: * 300+ developers attending the event (online and in-person) * 100+ new NEAR wallets * 40% increase developer registrations/activity on Mexican Social Media, forums and communities * 250 publications Near Mexico introduction * 500 Social media engagement (likes, shares, comments) with Near-Side content during the hackathon * Media coverage specifically focused on Near-Side contributions and activities at the hackathon * 10+ hackathon projects submitted that utilize Near-Side technologies * Complexity and depth of Near-Side integration within submitted projects (Evaluated by judges or Near-Side experts) * 5 Post-event case studies highlighting successful Near-Side integrations in hackathon projects * 100+ Number of new Near-Side developers from Mexico joining the ecosystem post-event. (Track signups for forums, Discord, etc.) * 50% Growth in online activity and discussions related to Near-Side in Mexican developer communities. * 10 new collaborations or partnerships established between Near-Side and Mexican entities (universities, tech companies, etc.). # Summary of Activities: * Booth activation February 2nd-4th * 2 B.O.S. state of the art Workshops February 2nd-4th * NEAR Hack track & judging - ($4,000 in prizes) 2 weeks to select the winners after the hackathon * Mentoring and assessment (During hackathon) * Content creation (videos, pictures, blogs, etc.) (During hackathon and side event week) * Metrics, surveys, etc. (KPIs) (During hackathon) * Design, merch and swag 02/01/2024 * Onboarding (During hackathon and side event week) # Estimated budget: * Partnership: $2,000 * Track price: $4,000 * Mentors: $2,000 * Organizing team: $2,500 * Merch and SWAG: $1,000 * Content creation (video): $1000 * Traveling expenses: $1,500 Total: $14,000