TL:DR

1. Proposal Cover Page

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Proposal Title:	Advancement and Augmentation of the NEAR Startup Ecosystem
Date of Submission:	[Today's Date]
Proposed By:	Startup DAO
Co-Signed By:	[Names of the co-signers, e.g., Alex, Ravi, Lisa]

2. Proposal Summary

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Short Summary:	Startup DAO presents an all-encompassing strategy to bolster the NEAR startup ecosystem. Rooted deeply in NEAR's blockchain, this proposal taps into the expertise of its councils and advisors, aiming for a marked upswing in startup diversity and active participation. Through endeavors like milestone-based grants, marketing support, hackathons, and ecosystem outreach, the DAO aspires to cultivate a self-sustaining startup community on NEAR. The proposal also pinpoints a detailed budget allocation for these ventures and envisions the economic impact of collaborations, combining innovative solutions and NEAR's capabilities to prompt users to actively engage. The overarching vision accentuates the strategic significance of startups in today's digital era and the potential for NEAR to spearhead this frontier. With meticulous implementation and community backing, the expected return, both monetarily and in terms of ecosystem growth, is poised to be momentous.

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Short Summary:

Startup DAO presents an all-encompassing strategy to bolster the NEAR startup ecosystem. Rooted deeply in NEAR's blockchain, this proposal taps into the expertise of its councils and advisors, aiming for a marked upswing in startup diversity and active participation. Through endeavors like milestone-based grants, marketing support, hackathons, and ecosystem outreach, the DAO aspires to cultivate a self-sustaining startup community on NEAR. The proposal also pinpoints a detailed budget allocation for these ventures and envisions the economic impact of collaborations, combining innovative solutions and NEAR's capabilities to prompt users to actively engage. The overarching vision accentuates the strategic significance of startups in today's digital era and the potential for NEAR to spearhead this frontier. With meticulous implementation and community backing, the expected return, both monetarily and in terms of ecosystem growth, is poised to be momentous.

3. Detailed Description

3.1 Vision & Objective

Startup DAO seeks to champion the growth and innovation of startups within the NEAR and Aurora ecosystems. At its core, the DAO aims to foster a diverse landscape of startups and expand the community of active participants. The Unique Active Wallets (UAW) metric serves as a pivotal indicator to gauge the DAO's progress and success in achieving these goals.

3.2 Key Initiatives

To realize its vision, Startup DAO has identified and prioritized the following initiatives:

Hackathons: Organizing and promoting hackathons at regular intervals not only spurs innovation but also serves as a magnet for attracting emerging talents to the NEAR and Aurora ecosystems.
Startup Support: Beyond mere encouragement, the DAO actively extends its support by offering mentorship, vital resources, and opportunities for networking. This aids startups in navigating the initial hurdles and setting themselves up for success.
Media Curation: The DAO prioritizes the documentation and promotion of achievements, breakthroughs, and success stories emerging from within its fold. This initiative not only celebrates the successes but also inspires others to follow suit.
Keypom Integration: Recognizing the potential of Keypom, the DAO sees it as an invaluable tool for startups. Its cost-effective onboarding and versatile features can drastically improve user experience, making it easier for startups to achieve mass adoption.
Grant Allocations: Financial hurdles often stymie promising projects. Recognizing this, the DAO allocates grants, directly channeling funds to projects that showcase potential, thereby ensuring they have the financial backing to bring their visions to fruition.

4. Budget & Financial Strategy (SAMPLE BUDGET, PLEASE AMEND WHEN FINALISED)

4.1 Total Budget Overview: