We are happy to propose a strategic partnership with Politecnico di Milano’s Blockchain & Web3 Observatory for 2025 to lead blockchain research, institutional engagement, and strategic growth across Europe in 2025.
The intended audience is Web3 companies and institutional stakeholders — not students.
According to the prestigious QS 2025 ranking, the Politecnico di Milano is the 1st University of Italy and the 21st in the world for Engineering and Technology (Politecnico's figures).
Its Blockchain & Web3 Observatory was established in 2017, and has become a pivotal force in the European Web3 landscape. Hosted within Politecnico di Milano, it plays a leading role in promoting blockchain adoption, advancing research, and facilitating collaboration between academia, institutions, and industry.
As blockchain technology matures, institutional involvement and structured research are essential to enable widespread and sustainable adoption.
The Blockchain & Web3 Observatory is a leading European hub for:
Read full proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18tZb10CiWGuQ349h7eOWdcc0x35HK1WVtiyMdRfRgsQ/edit?usp=sharing
This strategic partnership is designed exclusively for institutional and professional stakeholders, including:
Institutional Positioning in Europe
Direct access to regulators and policymakers via Observatory channels
Active participation in high-impact research and whitepapers on governance, interoperability, and digital asset regulation
Enterprise Adoption & Exposure
Visibility for Polkadot-based solutions through case studies and event presentations
Engagement with leading enterprises looking for scalable and compliant blockchain technology
Developer and Ecosystem Growth
Technical workshops on parachains, governance models, smart contracts, and rollups
Integration into Web3 Innovation Hub programs for startups and entrepreneurs
Strategic Branding & Visibility
Featured presence in Observatory reports, events, and academic publications
Media exposure through leading blockchain and fintech outlets
Academic Collaboration & Credibility
The Politecnico is a public institution and requires a legally recognized entity to handle the payment of the sponsorship fee. For this reason, we will utilize the Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF) to execute this payment. We did use the exchange rate 1€ = ~$1,171 on June 26th.
| Reason | Description | Cost € | Cost $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partnership Fee | Partnership with Politecnico di Milano’s Blockchain & Web3 Observatory initiative. | 20,000 | 23,420 |
| 2 | Polkadot Community Foundation Fees | Coverage for all PCF costs (legal expenses, compliance fees, and administration costs) for executing the payment and signing contract with the Politecnico (or another solution in the case the PCF is not renewed). | 10,000 | 11,710 |
| Total PCF | 30,000 | 35,130 | ||
| Total PCF (with slippage EUR-USD 10%) | Any remaining funds will be returned to the Treasury | 38,640 | ||
| 3 | Coordination of the partnership | Administration and coordination activities till at the end of the sponsorship for Polkadot Italia. Tax included | 16,000 | 18,735 |
| Total Polkadot Italia (with slippage EUR-USD 10%) | 20,600 | |||
| Total Requested | 59,240 |
PCF will formalize its agreement with the Blockchain & Web3 Observatory of Politecnico di Milano by signing a contract and process the sponsorship fee as a single payment for the amount specified in the contract. Any additional fees associated with PCF's involvement will also be covered in (#2).
Should there be any remaining funds, they will be returned to the Treasury Wallet on Asset Hub
Polkadot Italia is a team of four members—Michele (TheWhiteRabbit), Remo (Anamix), Patrizia (PatriziaM4W), Damiano (Yamne).
We are Polkadot enthusiasts, ambassadors, and validators dedicated to growing the Polkadot ecosystem in Italy since the begging of 2025. We are trying to achieve this through a long-term strategy focused on creating an Italian Hub which will represent a coordinated environment in providing essential updates, news and other content and assisting the Italian community through community management, consulting, support and moderation (on our social media channels, X, Telegram and YouTube), creating and sharing useful content, providing awareness of the governance process and OpenGov proposals, fostering discussion and active participation, organizing local events and participations, and initiating collaborations with educational institutions and within the ecosystem.
Our social media channels:
X (https://x.com/PolkadotItalia)
Telegram (https://t.me/polkadot_italia_community)
YouTube (https://youtube.com/@Polkadot_Italia)
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