This is a continuous module, running in parallel to all technical learning. It bridges product development with real-world deployment.

🎓 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Receive and act on structured feedback from mentors to improve their PoC.
• Develop a compelling, SDG-aligned pitch with clear impact and technical framing.
• Build a Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy tailored for grant programs, pilots, or real-world launches.

🧭 Why This Module Matters

Many promising blockchain solutions fail not due to weak tech, but poor framing, lack of stakeholder buy-in, or uncertain adoption paths. In SDG contexts, you must communicate clearly with NGOs, funders, and local partners who may not be technical. This module ensures your PoC is not only well-built but clearly understood, investible, and deployable.

Mentorship begins in Week 2 of the program and runs until Demo Day. You will work with technical and strategic mentors weekly.

🧑‍🏫 Section 1: Technical Mentorship

🔍 Topics Covered

• Smart Contract Architecture

  Plutus, Aiken, or Marlowe — depending on your project. Review validation logic, VC triggers, and payout conditions.

• DID/VC Integration

  Use JSON-LD VC schemas with off-chain verification. If modeling issuer portals, reference W3C-compliant stacks like Veramo or custom backend flows. Note: On-chain VC signature validation is not currently supported.

• Wallet & Frontend Flows

  Connect with Lucid, Mesh SDK, or backend signing APIs. Clarify what your users do and how they interact with contracts.

• GitHub Project Structure

  Ensure your repo is clean, documented, and logically organized. Mentors may review commits, file structure, and test coverage.

👥 Format

• Weekly 1:1 or 1:small-group mentor check-ins
• Async feedback on GitHub PRs or Notion
• Written scorecards with structured commentary
• Team action items tracked for accountability