Grant Proposal: Metaverse Studio School (MSS)
Q1: Name of your Grant
Metaverse Studio School (MSS): Upskilling Kenyan Creators for the Sandbox Economy
Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)
$2,500
Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific
Objective: The Metaverse Studio School (MSS) will train and onboard a new cohort of 100 Kenyan digital creators (ages 18–30) into The Sandbox ecosystem through a 5-week bootcamp focused on asset creation, game design, and monetization strategies.
End Results:
• 100 participants with verified Sandbox wallets and onboarding completion.
• 50+ original assets created using VoxEdit.
• 10+ fully built experiences designed with Game Maker.
• Localized content and modules in Swahili to support non-English-speaking learners.
This bootcamp will run in Nairobi and Mombasa at two innovation hubs, concluding in a showcase that will feature top creator projects and a live Sandbox pitch session.
Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable
Milestone 1: Bootcamp Development + Recruitment (30%)
• Curriculum finalized with Sandbox tools and monetization modules.
• Swahili translation of essential documentation.
• Recruitment of 100 participants via local tech hubs and social media.
Milestone 2: Bootcamp Delivery + Projects (40%)
• 10 sessions hosted in Nairobi and Mombasa.
• Participant attendance rate over 80% (measured via registration system).
• Minimum 50+ assets created in VoxEdit and submitted to Sandbox.
Milestone 3: Showcase + Community Activation (30%)
• 10 playable experiences uploaded to Sandbox.
• Livestreamed community showcase of 10 finalist projects.
• Launch of MSS Discord server with at least 80 active members by September 1.
Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable
Primary Public Contact: Miriam Nyaboke – @MiriamCodes
Secondary Public Contact: Brian Otieno – @BriOtieno3D
Both contacts have previously led educational and onboarding projects in the Web3 space and are independently associated with the Creators’ Commons Collective in Kenya.
Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic
Impact on The Sandbox Ecosystem: This project supports Sandbox’s core goal of onboarding diverse creators into its ecosystem. Africa’s fast-growing creative economy is underrepresented in the metaverse, and MSS directly addresses this by:
• Educating emerging African creators in Sandbox-native tools.
• Generating original content (assets and games) deployable within The Sandbox.
• Creating a community pipeline of content, users, and future ambassadors for Sandbox in East Africa.
Through localization, practical creation, and community-building, this project offers a scalable and relevant path to inclusion.
Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely
All deliverables will be completed by August 28, 2025.
Timeline Overview:
• July 5–20: Curriculum creation, recruitment, logistics setup.
• July 21–August 17: Bootcamp delivery (10 sessions per city).
• August 20–28: Final showcase, evaluation, and community server launch.
Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Miriam Nyaboke – Digital learning specialist.
Founder, Creators’ Commons Collective, beneficiary through project management, DAO visibility.
Brian Otieno – 3D artist and game dev.
Contributes educationally and technically, paid via stipend.
Creators’ Commons Collective – Nairobi-based grassroots Web3 incubator supporting underrepresented creatives. This collective will receive logistical support, brand visibility, and educational materials to reuse in future Sandbox integrations.
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