@near-africa.near [Posted on DevHub](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=986) ## Idea: Near Africa Proposal for Eth Accra Hackathon Sponsorship, September 2023 **Event Introduction** Eth Accra, West African inaugural Ethereum event scheduled to host between 7th - 9th September 2023, in Accra, Ghana The event is focused on bringing together developers from diverse regions and backgrounds to synergize, learn, hack, and celebrate the boundless potential of decentralization, with the aim of transforming West Africa and empowering its talented builders. Driving change, we aim to push boundaries and possibilities for the entire continent. **Organizers Introduction** Near Africa is a regional hub committed to accelerating the adoption of Near protocol, the revolutionary Blockchain operating system (BOS), Near Digital Collective (NDC), and cutting-edge Web3 technologies across Africa. Our unwavering mission is to empower developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, fostering a dynamic ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and economic empowerment throughout the continent. Our team has successfully held a [workshop](https://twitter.com/nearafrica_/status/1675977358048653312?s=20) on NEAR and BOS with university students in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. **Event Impact** The sponsorship of the ETH Accra Hackathon will make a profound impact on the NEAR ecosystem and the Ethereum developer community in West Africa. This event aims to educate and drive the adoption of the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), raising awareness about its potential and benefits. Moreover, it will foster the creation of high-quality BOS components for EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), dApps, and further enhance the ecosystem. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * _**Developer Attendance**_: Aim to attract a diverse and vibrant community of 200+ developers to the Hackathon, reflecting the event's widespread appeal and significance. * _**Hackathon Submissions**_: Set a minimum target of 5 submissions per hackathon, demonstrating the high level of engagement and interest from developers in the NEAR ecosystem. * _**Fund Utilization**_: Ensure the proper and efficient allocation of funds, guaranteeing that they are utilized as intended for the sponsorship and bounty rewards, thus maximizing the impact of the event. * _**Collaboration Excellence**_: Foster effective collaboration between the African community in Ghana, NEAR Africa, and DevHub, ensuring seamless execution of the sponsorship and delivery of expected outcomes, underlining the event's professionalism and organizational prowess. **Evaluation Factors** Projects developed during the hackathon will be evaluated based on: * _**Innovation and Originality**_: Projects will be assessed based on the level of creativity and uniqueness in their ideas, highlighting innovative solutions that stand out from the crowd. * _**Technicality**_: The technical aspects of project implementation, including code quality, architecture, and overall execution, will be rigorously evaluated to ensure robust and well-crafted solutions. * _**User Experience (UX)**_: Projects will be judged on the usability, intuitiveness, and overall user experience they offer, emphasizing the importance of delivering user-centric solutions. * _**Impact and Growth**_: Evaluation will consider the potential real-world impact of each project and its scalability, acknowledging ideas that have the potential to drive significant change and growth. * _**Presentation**_: The clarity, organization, and effectiveness of the team's pitching presentation will be taken into account, as strong communication skills are essential in conveying the project's value and potential. **Funding Request** We kindly request a total funding of $7000, which will be allocated as follows: | Item | Amount | Description | | ------------------------------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Hackathon Sponsorship | $3000 | *To support the successful organization and execution of the hackathon, fostering innovation and collaboration among participants.* | | Pre-Hackathon Technical Workshop on BOS | $1000 | *To conduct a comprehensive technical workshop on the Blockchain Operating System (BOS) before the hackathon, providing valuable insights and knowledge to participants.* | | Marketing Materials | $1000 | *To create impactful marketing materials that will promote the event and attract a diverse and enthusiastic pool of developers.* | | Travel Stipend for Four Crew Members | $2000 | *To cover the travel expenses of four essential crew members, ensuring smooth event coordination and logistics during the hackathon.* | **Additional Information** Additional information can be found here on ETH Accra's [official website](https://www.ethaccra.xyz/) and on this [sponsorship deck](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTQxesQ7bQoVtwWIojyFYu2NFcoAXw9H/view?usp=sharing). ETH Accra exists to accelerate the education and opportunities of a new era of developers and bring diversity into web3 conversations globally by fostering communities in Africa. With over 5000 NEAR users across the continent, this thriving community comprises builders, developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, all driven by a shared passion for blockchain technology. ETH Accra offers a unique platform for these talented builders to come together, brainstorm, and create solutions that address Africa's wicked problems. By connecting NEAR's innovative technology to real-world challenges, we can tackle issues like financial inclusion, education, and healthcare, opening doors to new opportunities for millions.