Get sponsored to run a local gathering or a session with a business
This page provides an overview of how to support the Cardano vision creation process by connecting with your local community and your local businesses
Overview
The Cardano Product Committee of Intersect have submitted a budget proposal that have received support to be included in the 2025 budget. (Read full proposal on Govtool here)
The committee have requested funds for structured product research and to fund local gatherings and sessions with business to collect regional insights that will inform the 2030 Cardano Vision.
In particular the committee requested:
$50k towards retroactive reimbursement of anyone who wants to run an in-person local ad-hoc gathering or structured vision creation workshops
$25k towards retroactive reimbursement of structured discovery business/development sessions to gather insights
This funds have not been officially approved yet. If you decide to apply and run one the local gatherings or business sessions there is a chance you might not get reimbursed.
Local gatherings
Host guide can be found here
Overview
The purpose of the local gatherings is to collect regional insights from the Cardano community. Using the questionnaire provided, the host will be able to structure the discussion and tailor it to audience.
After the event takes place the host will provide insights which will be added to the other documentation Product Committee is collecting.
Requirements to access funds
The Committee aims to reimburse $50 per attendee up to 10 attendees with a minimum of 5 attendees per event
The product committee will approve workshops that meet the criteria below:
Fill up this form to request approval → APPLICATION FORM
If approved:
Create a Luma event and add it to the Luma Product Committee calendar
Ahead of the session:
Share to attendees the form with the questions that will be discussed in advance so they can start to answer them in the survey
At the end of the session:
Share to attendees the 2030 Vision consultation survey (this is a more detailed version of the form they already filled)
After the session:
The notes taken by the host need to be shared along side the report with the key learnings
Minimum attendees 5
Take at least one picture of the group, if possible also pictures of the event
To request reimbursement:
Send to [email protected] with the outcomes documented above
Important: This funds have not been officially approved yet. If you decide to apply and run one the local gatherings or business sessions there is a chance you might not get reimbursed.
Important: Hosts can be funded just for one event
Business sessions
Overview
The purpose of the business calls is to collect insights from businesses building on Cardano, interested in Web3 or not in Web3. Using the questions and flow provided, the interviewers will be able to structure the discussion and tailor it to business.
After the call takes place the interviewer will provide insights which will be added to the other documentation Product Committee is collecting.
Requirements to access funds
The Committee aims to reimburse $500 per call to speak with at least 3 businesses OR 1 large one
Allowed calls
Only speak with revenue generating businesses
Only speak with the decision makers of the company (ex. C-level for small companies OR equivalent from large corporation, ex. middle managers)
At least one of
Has made a meaningful use of blockchain in the past (and can speak to why)
It's in the same industry as someone who has made a meaningful use of blockchain in the past
It's in an industry we believe Cardano is well-suited for
The product committee will approve that meet the criteria above:
Fill up this form to request approval (submit separate forms for each business call) → APPLICATION FORM
If approved:
Ahead of the session:
Book the call and add [email protected] in the invite
Use this guide to prepare for the call
During the session:
If possible book a digital call and record the session (with AI notes)
Take notes during the call
After the session:
Share the recording, the notes collected and your report following the guiding questions (here) focusing on key opportunities and major barriers
To request reimbursement:
Send to [email protected] with the outcomes documented above
Important: This funds have not been officially approved yet. If you decide to apply and run one the local gatherings or business sessions there is a chance you might not get reimbursed.
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