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Bringing blockchain education, mentorship, and project incubation directly to campuses, the BAF x Avail University Tour empowers students to build and innovate with blockchain. The tour features hands-on workshops and project pitch sessions, fostering long-term community engagement and supporting the next generation of blockchain builders in preparation for Crecimiento.

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Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF)

The Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF) is a non-profit organization focused on accelerating the education and adoption of blockchain and Web3. We support the development of university curricula, organize conferences, offer free online courses, and foster a global community to address significant issues in the blockchain space.

2k+

BAF Members

75+

Club Partners

50+

Anual Events

15+

Sponsors

19+

Countries

BAF’s Global Educational Experiences

• Stellar Builder's Retreat

  📍 San Francisco, CA, USA

• Consensus

  📍 Austin, Texas, USA

• 0xcastle

  📍 Leipzig, Germany

• 0xvillage

  📍 Nesin Mathematics Village, Turkey

The Role Universities Play

Universities serve as vital incubators for innovation, particularly within emerging technologies. They are home to the next generation of builders, developers, and thought leaders, eager to experiment, learn, and innovate. BAF believes that students, as digital natives, are uniquely positioned to become changemakers in the blockchain space, given their adaptability and fresh perspectives. By bringing blockchain education directly to campuses, we empower students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, transforming academic environments into centers for blockchain advancement and adoption.

BAF and Avail on the Road

The University Tour will bring BAF and Avail directly to students, focusing on education, collaboration, and project incubation. The tour will include workshops, mentorship sessions, and opportunities for students to pitch and refine projects with feedback from experienced mentors. By structuring each event with components like hands-on workshops, pitch competitions, and community networking, we aim to create lasting engagement with Avail's developer community.

• Sample Event Agenda

Keeping Students Engaged

To ensure a successful and impactful tour, we draw inspiration from previous university-focused events BAF has hosted such as the BAF University Summit and Stellar Builders’ Retreat.

• Interactive Workshops and Mentorship: Hands-on technical workshops focused on blockchain applications, leveraging Avail’s resources and expert mentors.
• Pitch Competitions and Project Development: Pitch events for student-led projects, with feedback to enhance ideas and prepare for potential funding or further development.
• Community Building and Continued Engagement: Events designed to foster connections and integrate participants into a community that continues beyond each tour stop.