{"signature": "0x288a7ee89d5cfac4e4020a6da5f92de7da5879d1a8893b1406a373e0b546f45a319ff109d73a3196f8c48170483e09faedf9b342b240d918a157c912eb8e05de1c", "application": {"round": "0x0c0412ddb846096ea1e37de717921ebf4fef9a39", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "smhosseini@outlook.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Currently, FunDeSci is primarily self-funded, with additional support from micro-grants received through the Gitcoin DeSci round.", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources and Total prior funding for project in USD", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "4", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/smhbamakan/", "hidden": false, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with project", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "smhbamakan", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram username", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "18", "hidden": false, "question": "How old is the project? (Months)", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Problem Statement\nScientific research is often hindered by traditional funding barriers, including lengthy application processes, centralized grant distribution, and biases in funding allocation. Many innovative research projects—especially from early-career researchers, independent scientists, and interdisciplinary fields—struggle to secure funding through conventional means. Additionally, intellectual property (IP) protection, transparency, and commercialization remain key challenges in scientific funding.\n\nSolution\nFunDeSci is a multi-chain decentralized crowdfunding platform designed to revolutionize scientific funding by leveraging blockchain and NFTs. Our platform enables researchers to:\n\nTokenize research ideas, datasets, algorithms, and technical reports as NFTs for funding and IP protection.\n\nLaunch crowdfunding campaigns using Polygon, Arbitrum, Binance, and Optimism, accepting both native and stablecoins.\n\nEngage with a decentralized funding community including individual backers, DAOs, and institutional supporters.\n\nEnsure transparency and accountability using blockchain technology for fund tracking and milestone-based disbursement.\n\nBridge academia and industry, allowing research projects to transition into commercial ventures.\n\nRoadmap & Timeline\n✅ Phase 1 – Platform Development & Beta Launch (Q1 2024 - Q2 2024)\n\nDeveloped FunDeSci’s core crowdfunding functionalities.\n\nIntegrated multi-chain support (Polygon, Arbitrum, Binance, Optimism).\n\nLaunched a beta version with early adopters.\n\n🚀 Phase 2 – Community Growth & Strategic Partnerships (Q2 2024 - Q3 2024)\n\nBuilt a network of 370+ researchers on LinkedIn, 280+ Telegram members, and 230+ Twitter followers.\n\nEstablished partnerships with DeSci Asia, DeSci Tokyo, DeSci Sino, and DeSci India.\n\nSuccessfully launched the Asian-Based Grant for DeSci & DAOs.\n\n🔬 Phase 3 – Expanding Adoption & Grant Programs (Q3 2024 - Q4 2024)\n\nStrengthen collaborations with academic institutions, DeSci communities, and research DAOs.\n\nLaunch additional grant rounds to fund innovative projects.\n\nEnhance platform functionalities for milestone-based funding disbursement.\n\n🌍 Phase 4 – Full-Scale Launch & Web3 Integration (2025 & Beyond)\n\nExpand FunDeSci’s reach to global research institutions and independent scientists.\n\nImplement decentralized governance (DAO) for funding allocation.\n\nDevelop new DeFi mechanisms to provide sustainable funding streams for research.\n\nFunDeSci is on a mission to democratize scientific funding, ensuring every great idea gets the chance it deserves.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "FunDeSci democratizes scientific funding by leveraging blockchain, NFTs, and DAOs, ensuring transparent, decentralized, and community-driven support for researchers.\n\n_ Decentralized Crowdfunding: Bypasses institutional barriers, allowing researchers to raise funds directly.\n\n-NFT-Based Asset Protection: Tokenizes research outputs (datasets, algorithms, reports) to secure ownership and commercialization.\n\n-Transparent & Accountable Funding: Smart contracts ensure milestone-based fund disbursement, increasing trust.\n\n- Bridging Academia & Industry: Connects researchers with industry partners for real-world applications.\n\n- Strengthening the Global DeSci Ecosystem: Partners with DeSci Asia, DeSci Tokyo, DeSci Sino, and DeSci India to expand decentralized research funding.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The funds from the grants program will be used to launch and scale the second Asian Grant for DeSci, fostering decentralized scientific research and innovation across Asia. Specifically, the funds will support:\n\n- Grant Pool for Researchers – Direct funding for top-tier DeSci projects, ensuring groundbreaking research gets financial backing.\n- Operational & Platform Enhancements – Improving FunDeSci’s infrastructure to streamline the application, review, and funding process.\n- Community & Outreach – Expanding engagement with researchers, DAOs, and institutions across Asia to increase participation.\n- Marketing & Awareness – Promoting the grant to attract high-quality proposals and funding partners.\n- Review & Selection Process – Ensuring fair and transparent evaluation through a decentralized selection committee.\n\nThis initiative will strengthen Asia’s role in the DeSci ecosystem, providing a sustainable funding model for decentralized research. ", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The same wallet for GG21 DeSci round", "hidden": false, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta/GG 20DeSci round/GG21 DeSci round) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Milestones are mentioned on KarmaGap\n\nhttps://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/fundesci-fundraising-platform-for-desci?tab=updates", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past DeSci grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? (or anything not covered elsewhere in this application that you feel is relevant to share)", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 12}], "project": {"id": "0x35f9aece09f098592799f02d72f26fa17199d9c56b33d06baf457d3c079eb9aa", "title": "FunDeSci (DeSci Fundraising platfrom)", "logoImg": "bafkreifg2ev6sjswpbflaltjhdj7dijjsc4ro4nlev5dnc7vnhqmjv6ame", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreig6q2g3bcyotlnz7x3pwo74pmngvsbuoj3b52laokxs62uvdl4xma", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://app.fundesci.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreiaf6ahkn2umwz77josmywvdy6jsn5bxfmy2pkx5r5x6xqemwgrx2e", "createdAt": 1742726171166, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"type": "EthereumEip712Signature2021", "created": "2025-03-23T10:35:48.058Z", "@context": "https://w3id.org/security/suites/eip712sig-2021/v1", "proofValue": "0x52b4b451c8b484a8181e1eab996cd26410b2c63b91e1edb343d5c43cf46005d3371f92c662a6ef59c5b70ae073a83957021c96a45101564b89df43fad0c0247d1c", "eip712Domain": {"types": {"Proof": [{"name": "@context", "type": "string"}, {"name": "created", "type": "string"}, {"name": "proofPurpose", "type": "string"}, {"name": "type", "type": "string"}, {"name": "verificationMethod", "type": "string"}], "@context": [{"name": "nullifiers", "type": "NullifiersContext"}, {"name": "provider", "type": "string"}], "Document": [{"name": "@context", "type": "string[]"}, {"name": "credentialSubject", "type": "CredentialSubject"}, {"name": "expirationDate", "type": "string"}, {"name": "issuanceDate", "type": "string"}, {"name": "issuer", "type": "string"}, {"name": "proof", "type": "Proof"}, {"name": "type", "type": "string[]"}], "EIP712Domain": [{"name": "name", "type": "string"}], "CredentialSubject": [{"name": "@context", "type": "@context"}, {"name": "nullifiers", "type": "string[]"}, {"name": "id", "type": "string"}, {"name": "provider", "type": "string"}], "NullifiersContext": [{"name": "@container", "type": "string"}, {"name": "@type", "type": "string"}]}, "domain": {"name": "VerifiableCredential"}, "primaryType": "Document"}, "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:ethr:0xd6f8d6ca86aa01e551a311d670a0d1bd8577e5fb#controller"}, "issuer": "did:ethr:0xd6f8d6ca86aa01e551a311d670a0d1bd8577e5fb", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1", "https://w3id.org/vc/status-list/2021/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2025-03-23T10:35:48.058Z", "expirationDate": "2025-06-21T10:35:48.058Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x7892e0143dD30e8594E0be83367Da43A1D7DB22A", "@context": {"provider": "https://schema.org/Text", "nullifiers": {"@type": "https://schema.org/Text", "@container": "@list"}}, "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#Fundesci", "nullifiers": ["v0.0.0:49sHajn6Hv6mwfHEC6Jaj4RQW77gxaf8P6REif0MkS4="]}}}, "description": "# About FunDeSci\n\n**FunDeSci is an ecosystem for scientific crowdfunding, publishing, and knowledge gateway. It leverages blockchain and NFTs to create a transparent, accessible, and efficient platform that connects researchers, investors, and organizations. FunDeSci introduces a Science value chain where participants can engage in crowdfunding events, buy/sell NFTs representing funded public goods outputs, and subscribe to content from preferred scientists**.\n\n\n# Our Mission\n\nWe aim to create a decentralized NFT-fundraising marketplace that empowers early-career researchers to secure funding for their innovative scientific projects. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, we strive to remove the traditional funding barriers that prevent many promising ideas from receiving the support they need. Our platform will not only provide financial assistance but also foster collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among researchers, ultimately advancing the progress of science and benefiting society as a whole.\n\n\n## Objectives of FunDeSci\n\n**Decentralize Research Funding**: Enable researchers, especially early-career scientists, to secure funding through innovative blockchain and NFT solutions.\n**Tokenize Scientific Assets**: Create a marketplace where research outputs such as datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms can be traded as NFTs.\n**Promote Collaboration**: Foster an environment of continuous knowledge sharing and innovation within the scientific community.\n\nFor more details, watch this [FunDeSci Introduction] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9QM8jkbnVA)\nVideo Tutorial: How To Fund a Project on FunDeSci (https://youtu.be/ovzrVs4i7qY?si=nQapn7cp9JytjtSJ)\n\n\n\n## Project Overview:\n**Development and Improvement Focus**:\n-\t**NFT-Fundraising Mechanism:**\n We are developing a decentralized marketplace where researchers can present their proposals as NFTs, attracting grants from individuals, institutions, and companies. This innovative approach bypasses traditional barriers, democratizes access to funding, and accelerates the support for groundbreaking scientific projects.\n\n-\t**Science NFT Marketplace:**\n The platform will enable participants to fund and exchange valuable research assets (datasets, technical reports, patents, algorithms) as NFTs, creating a space where the outputs of funded projects become tangible and tradable assets.\n\n-\t**Blockchain Integration:**\n Currently, FunDeSci supports four leading blockchain networks—Polygon, Arbitrum, Binance, and Optimism—and we plan to integrate other EVM-based blockchains into our platform to leverage its high-speed, scalable, and cost-effective blockchain solutions.\n\n\n**Why FunDeSci is Worth Funding**:\n\n**Milestone Achieved: Asian-Based Grant for DeSci & DAOs**\n\nFunDeSci, in collaboration with DeSci Asia, Hippocrat, DeSci Tokyo, DeSci Sino, and DeSci India, has successfully launched and completed the first-ever Asian-Based Grant for DeSci & DAOs.\n\n**Key Achievements:**\n\n- Provided funding to innovative DeSci and DAO-driven projects across Asia.\n\n- Supported researchers, builders, and Web3 pioneers through decentralized funding.\n\n- Strengthened partnerships with leading DeSci communities to drive scientific innovation.\n\nThis milestone marks a significant step toward decentralizing research funding and fostering a global DeSci movement. FunDeSci remains committed to expanding future grant opportunities and supporting groundbreaking scientific projects.\n\n**Results Announcement **\n\nAfter a thorough evaluation of submitted projects based on their subject matter, innovation, impact on the growth of DeSci and DAOs in Asia, feasibility, and team composition, our expert reviewers from FunDeSci, DeSci Asia, Hippocrat, and DeSci India have selected the top projects.\n\n\nHere is DeSci Asia $500 Allocation Breakdown\n\nFor the $500 allocation from DeSci Asia:\n\nEligibility: A total of 16 projects qualified.\n\nParticipation Reward: Each project received 20$, which amounts to 16 x 20$= 320$ allocated for participation.\n\n\nTop Three Selected Teams – Awarded by DeSci Asia\n\nAward 1: Overlake.bio\n🔗 Project Link (https://app.fundesci.com/projects/67a334e508352b7ec3eace7e)\n\n Award 2: Regenerating Coral Reef Conservation Efforts in Asia\n🔗 Project Link (https://app.fundesci.com/projects/6789a96808352b7ec3ceb2a8)\n\nAward 3: DecentraClasses\n🔗 Project Link (https://app.fundesci.com/projects/6786d97208352b7ec3cc71d1)\n\n\n\n🌐 www.FunDeSci.com\n🌐 app.fundesci.com\n\nOur social media channels:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fundesci/\nhttps://twitter.com/Fundesci\nhttps://t.me/Fundesci\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "Fundesci"}, "recipient": "0x7892e0143dD30e8594E0be83367Da43A1D7DB22A"}}