FAQ
Questions about Cardano Learning & Research for Real Use Cases in Goma, DR Congo.
What is Cardano Learning & Research for Real Use Cases in Goma, DR Congo?
It is the program presented on CIPot-DR Congo. It is based in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The site is for understanding it, registering, receiving information, and following its progress. Activities that have actually been held appear when the organizers publish them.
Who can take part?
Cardano Learning & Research for Real Use Cases in Goma, DR Congo is open to people who live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. No prior experience is required. A person joins only one team. Jury members and members of the organizing team do not take part in the competition.
Is this a hackathon?
No. The competition is not a hackathon. It does not ask for an application, a prototype, or a smart contract. A reasoned negative conclusion is valid.
In what ways can someone take part?
Three paths can be combined: the two online training sessions, the research competition, and the in-person closing workshop. The sessions and the workshop are registered on Luma. The competition is registered on this site, by team. A Luma registration does not register a team for the competition, and a request on this site does not reserve a Luma place.
What are the dates?
Launch and registration: November 9–21, 2026. Online training sessions: November 23–24, 2026. Team formation: November 25–29, 2026. Competition and article submission on https://forum.cardano.org/: November 30–December 13, 2026. Jury evaluation: December 14–17, 2026. In-person closing workshop in Goma: Friday, December 18, 2026. No time of day is published.
How does a team register for the competition?
The team leader registers the team on this site: the team name, the city, then each member's given name, family name, email, and role. A team has 3 to 5 members, with exactly one principal leader. A deputy is optional. The recorded country is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The competition is held from five teams. The consequence of a lower number is not published. The request creates neither an account on this site nor a Cardano Forum account. After registration, the leader's access code is shown on the page. It is the only way to open the team space.
Is a Cardano Forum account required?
The account is required for the team to be ready for the competition. It is not required for the online sessions or the workshop. Each person creates their own account on https://forum.cardano.org/. This site never asks for the forum password. A personal introduction is encouraged, and it is not required. The username and the profile link are completed later in the team leader space.
Where and when is the workshop?
The workshop is at Bakanja, in Goma, on Friday, December 18, 2026. The time and the precise address are not published. The site does not connect a wallet.
What subjects can teams work on?
Cardano Learning & Research for Real Use Cases in Goma, DR Congo explores what blockchain might contribute to concrete challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including education, agriculture, supply chains and traceability, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, certification and digital identity, public services, and humanitarian assistance. The list is not closed.
When do the results appear?
The selected teams, at most five, are announced on December 17, 2026. The Results page shows only the first three places, and only after the jury's entry. The jury has five members. Their names and the scores are not published.
How can the team be contacted?
By email at mwatsimulamoolivier@gmail.com, the profile https://x.com/OlivierMWATSIM1, and the WhatsApp group shown on the site. There is no contact form.