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EMPOWERING INFRASTRUCTURE TO UNLOCK THE FUTURE

SoonPay - Transforming remittances into responsible commerce with instant global money transfers & financial inclusion with their Project Pi Labs experts in blockchain technology and node infrastructure

Partnership Opportunity with Makerere University

SoonPay, with Project Pi Labs' blockchain expertise, architects advanced infrastructure at the edge of decentralization, partnering with visionary founders, L1 ecosystems, and institutions to inject utility into blockchain networks. We're excited to collaborate with Makerere University to establish a blockchain center that will empower Uganda, East Africa, and the global blockchain community through education, infrastructure, and responsible commerce.

🎓 Educational Programs

Comprehensive blockchain curriculum development and cohort training programs proven at Atlanta Blockchain Center

🖥️ Node Infrastructure

Decentralized systems enabling institutions to participate in blockchain governance and earn revenue

🔬 Research & Development

Collaborative research on blockchain applications for supply chain, land records, and credential verification

🤝 Regulatory Education

Experience educating lawmakers in Washington DC on blockchain technology and policy frameworks

🚀 Startup Incubation

Supporting student-led blockchain startups with mentorship and technical resources

🌍 African Ownership

Increasing African participation from 0.4% to meaningful stakeholder ownership in global blockchain networks

💸 Remittance Solutions

SoonPay provides fiat on/off ramp services for seamless remittance while Project Pi Labs handles the crypto infrastructure

Our Blockchain Education Journey

UNNA Event 2025

UNNA Event 2025

Ugandan North America Association Soonpay Sponsor

Atlanta Blockchain Center Group

Atlanta Blockchain Center

Teaching cohorts at ABC

Washington DC Education

DC Lawmaker Education

Educating policymakers on blockchain

Stillman College

Stillman College

HBCU blockchain education initiative

Cohort 6 Training

Cohort #6

Latest blockchain training cohort

Project Pi Labs at ABC

Project Pi Labs @ ABC

Regular training sessions

Georgia Tech Workshop

GT Workshop

Interactive blockchain workshop

Teaching Session

Education in Action

Hands-on blockchain training

Senator Jon Ossoff

Capitol Hill Education

Teaching lawmakers about blockchain

NODE Infrastructure

NODE Infrastructure

Blockchain node operations

Infrastructure

Building Infrastructure

Physical blockchain centers

Project Pi presenting at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Presentation

Showcasing blockchain innovation to university students

4+

Universities & Institutions

6+

Blockchain Cohorts Trained

100+

Students & Professionals Educated

3

Major Blockchain Networks

Our Partners

Let's Build Africa's Blockchain Future Together

Partner with SoonPay to establish Makerere University as a leading blockchain Innovation hub in East and Central Africa, and beyond

Ready to increase African participation in blockchain from 0.4% to meaningful stakeholder ownership

Full Proposal Presentation

Navigate through our comprehensive blockchain education proposal for Makerere University

SoonPay

Blockchain
Education

Partnership Proposal for Makerere University

Submitted by: SoonPay

Blockchain Division: Project PI Labs

October 2025

Executive Summary

SoonPay brings financial inclusion and blockchain education to East Africa

1

Pilot Short Course (10-12 weeks) via MIIC to validate demand

2

Full Semester Course (17 weeks) aligned to Makerere's academic calendar

3

Research & Scale addressing Uganda's priorities

SoonPay's expertise in remittances combined with PI Labs' blockchain education creates unique opportunities for Uganda

Why SoonPay Chose Makerere University

Academic Alignment

  • 17-week semesters (15 teaching + 2 assessment)
  • Credit system: 1 CU = 15 contact hours
  • Assessment: 30-40% coursework + 60-70% exam
  • Blended learning supported

Innovation Infrastructure

  • MIIC Hub at Block B, CIT/CoCIS
  • UniPod: $1M state-of-the-art facility
  • 3-6 month incubation programs
  • Existing blockchain research & events

Course Curriculum

Week 1-3

Foundations

Distributed systems, cryptography basics, consensus mechanisms

Week 4-6

Blockchain Architecture

Bitcoin, Ethereum, nodes, wallets, security

Week 7-9

Smart Contracts

Solidity, token standards, testing, gas optimization

Week 10-12

Uganda Use Cases

Land registry, supply chain, credentials, payments

Week 13-15

Build Sprint

Team project, testnet deployment, certification

Program Options

A) SoonPay Pilot Short-Course (via MIIC)

  • Duration: 10-12 weeks
  • Mode: In-person/Blended
  • Location: MIIC (Block B, CoCIS)
  • Cohort: 30-100 learners
  • Outcome: MIIC + SoonPay certificate

B) SoonPay For-Credit Semester Course

  • Duration: 17 weeks (3 CU)
  • Mode: In-person + Online
  • Location: CoCIS
  • Credits: 3 CU (45 contact hours)
  • Outcome: Makerere transcript + SoonPay On-chain cert

Note: Tuition and revenue sharing details are presented in the following slide

Investment & Pricing

Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 3,455 UGX (adjust at contract)

Revenue Model

35% of total tuition and fees goes to SoonPay

This covers instructors' compensations, travel (air tickets), accommodations, per diems, plus all other associated expenses, on-chain credentialing and ongoing support.

65% retained by Makerere University

Program Type Total Fee (USD) Total Fee (UGX) SoonPay Share (35%) Makerere Share (65%)
Pilot Short-Course (10-12 weeks) $180 622,000 $63 $117
Semester Course (17 weeks, 3 CU) $250 863,750 $87.50 $162.50
Optional Add-on Services Total Fee (USD) Total Fee (UGX) SoonPay Share (35%) Makerere Share (65%)
Lab provisioning (per learner) $25 86,375 $8.75 $16.25
Guest lectures (per event) $2,000 6,910,000 $700 $1,300
Faculty training (2 days) $3,500 12,092,500 $1,225 $2,275

SoonPay's Phased Implementation

0

Alignment

2-4 weeks
  • Confirm CoCIS & MIIC partnership
  • Secure course approvals
  • Finalize MoU & fee structure
1

MIIC Pilot

10-12 weeks
  • Launch short-course
  • Mint on-chain credentials
  • Host Blockchain Showcase Day
2

For-Credit Launch

17 weeks
  • Add to CoCIS catalog
  • Run semester cohort
  • Academic board approval
3

Scale & Research

Ongoing
  • Advanced courses
  • Research projects
  • Startup incubation

SoonPay's On-Chain Credentialing

BLOCKCHAIN CERTIFICATE

Introduction to Blockchain Systems

3 Credit Units • Grade A

Makerere University

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Technical Implementation

  • W3C Verifiable Credentials standard
  • Credential hash on-chain
  • QR code verification
  • Privacy compliant (no PII on-chain)

Benefits

  • Tamper-proof & cryptographically secured
  • Student-owned & portable
  • Instantly verifiable by employers
  • Revocable if needed

SoonPay Success Metrics & KPIs

Phase 1: MIIC Pilot

  • 30+ students enrolled
  • 85% completion rate
  • 3+ employer partnerships
  • Showcase day: 50+ attendees

Phase 2: Semester Course

  • 40-60 students enrolled
  • 90% pass rate
  • Course rating >4.0/5.0
  • 2+ faculty certified

Phase 3: Scale (Annual)

  • 200+ students certified
  • 5+ startups incubated
  • 3+ research papers
  • 1+ government pilot

SoonPay: Transforming remittances while positioning Makerere as East Africa's blockchain education leader

Next Steps

Week 1-2

  • Present to CoCIS Dean & MIIC Director
  • Site visit to MIIC facilities
  • Establish working group
  • Draft MoU for review

Week 3-4

  • Finalize course code
  • Academic Registrar approval
  • Marketing materials
  • Faculty training schedule

Month 2

  • Launch MIIC pilot recruitment
  • Complete curriculum localization
  • LMS setup
  • Plan Showcase Day

Ready to Transform Uganda's Financial Future with SoonPay

Contact: vcallender@soonpayapp.io or cpowell@soonpayapp.io

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