What started as an experiment serving as a pathway to onboard 100,000 Africans into the Cardano ecosystem has grown into an initiative embraced and trusted to organise an unheard‑of event in Africa—Unified Cardano Student Club Sandbox’25, the gathering of student entrepreneurs.
This achievement is a testament to our vision and mission at Remostart: decentralising opportunity, giving voice to marginalised communities, and cultivating the countless talents hidden under every roof. Our expanding DRep pool attests to that commitment—learn more here.
I remember back in 2023 when Remostart secured funding to establish the Unified Cardano Student Club in six universities spanning Nigeria’s North, South, East, and West. We made sure the initiative was properly executed because we saw it as the beginning of something far bigger than ourselves. Today that student‑led movement has matured into a self‑sustaining organisation, budding with remarkable speed.
The clearest proof of this growth is the Unified Cardano Student Club Sandbox Hackathon Programme.
- Sandbox’25 – A Launchpad for Student Entrepreneurs
Sandbox’25 (27–30 May 2025) was a four‑day hybrid hackathon that convened Nigeria’s brightest student innovators.
Quick Facts
26 projects: 25 on‑site, 1 virtual.
23 Cardano‑native builds tackling real‑world challenges.
Judges: Ubio Obu, Lanre Messan, Senator (on‑site); Bharat and Mercy (virtual).
48‑hour sprints with around‑the‑clock mentorship.
Top four teams received seed funding and direct entry to Cardano’s Project Catalyst pipeline.
Why It Matters
Sandbox’25 wasn’t just a contest—it was a launchpad, providing:
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Production‑ready prototypes built on Cardano;
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Business‑model coaching from ecosystem veterans;
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Warm introductions to investors, accelerators, and the global Cardano community.
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About Remostart
Remostart is a startup‑ecosystem builder dedicated to decentralising opportunity. By linking under‑resourced innovators to mentorship, capital, and community, Remostart ensures that talent—no matter its postcode—can scale without limits. The organisation’s mantra, “Nothing is impossible,” fuels programmes ranging from ideation bootcamps to full‑stack accelerators.
- About Unified Cardano Student Club Nigeria (UCSCN)
The Unified Cardano Student Club Nigeria (UCSCN) is a student‑governed network that equips undergraduates with:
Practical blockchain skills (Haskell/Plutus, smart‑contract design, tokenomics);
Soft‑skill training (product management, pitching, leadership);
A pathway from campus projects to venture‑backed startups.