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1 month ago Hi @Ibrahim-bk, Thank you for your time with this proposal and for your patience with our review. Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with a grant at this time. To contact our team with inquiries regarding our review or grants program, please send an email to grants@fil.org.
As a side note, I've sent you a separate email regarding another program in our ecosystem that you may find interesting. Wishing you the best as you continue building!
Open Grant Proposal: AI Integration Platform
DecentraCDN:
Proposal Category: Integrations
Individual or Entity Name: Ibrahim BK (Individual)
Proposer: ibrahim-bk
Project Repo(s): https://github.com/Ibrahim-bk/filecoin-ai
(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations: N/A
(Optional) Technical Sponsor: N/A
Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license?: YES
Project Summary
Describe the nature and scope of the problem you are addressing, and how this project will address that need:
In today's AI and machine learning landscape, accessing and managing large datasets for model training remains a significant challenge. Traditional cloud storage solutions are expensive, centralized, and often lack scalability for vast data needs. Moreover, searching for relevant data across multiple platforms is time-consuming and inefficient.
The AI Integration Platform powered by Filecoin addresses these problems by providing a decentralized, cost-effective storage solution. It allows users to securely store, access, and manage large-scale datasets and AI models, while AI-powered tools streamline the search and retrieval process. This platform not only lowers costs but also promotes global collaboration by creating a decentralized marketplace where datasets can be bought, sold, and shared. By leveraging Filecoin’s decentralized network, it ensures fast, reliable, and secure access to data, empowering AI researchers and developers to focus on innovation without worrying about storage limitations or costs.
Impact
This section should be 2-3 paragraphs long. Please describe in more detail why this proposal is valuable for the Filecoin, IPFS, or related ecosystems.
AI and machine learning projects face significant challenges in accessing and managing large datasets. Traditional cloud storage is costly, centralized, and inefficient. Additionally, finding and organizing relevant datasets for training models is a time-consuming task, hampering progress.
By decentralizing AI data storage with Filecoin, this project offers affordable, scalable, and secure data management. Getting this right will promote collaboration and innovation in AI. Failure could result in missed opportunities to lower storage costs and enhance AI development.
This project will impact AI and machine learning by providing a decentralized, efficient platform for dataset storage and access. Success looks like increased adoption by researchers, data providers, and AI developers, making Filecoin a go-to solution for decentralized AI infrastructure.
Outcomes
The final outcome will be a fully functional AI Integration Platform, allowing users to store, retrieve, and manage large AI datasets and models securely on the Filecoin network. Key features will include a decentralized dataset marketplace, AI-powered tools for data search and filtering, and model storage capabilities. The platform will support FIL token-based transactions for dataset purchasing and incentivization.
Success will be measured by the platform's adoption rate, including the number of datasets uploaded, transactions made in FIL tokens, and active users (researchers, data providers, AI developers). Additional metrics include the speed of data retrieval, user satisfaction, and overall storage utilization efficiency.
Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies
To onboard users, we’ll start by targeting key AI and machine learning researchers through incentives, offering early access to the platform and exclusive storage deals. Our first 10 users will be onboarded via direct outreach, showcasing the platform’s potential. For the first 100, we’ll leverage user referrals, AI-focused hackathons, and online communities to build momentum and grow organically.
Development Roadmap
Development Roadmap
Milestone 1: Platform Infrastructure Setup (Month 1-2)
Functionality:
The initial milestone will focus on setting up the backend infrastructure for decentralized data storage using Filecoin. This includes integrating Filecoin's network, setting up secure storage mechanisms, and developing user registration and basic data upload functionalities. AI-powered tools for simple dataset search will also be implemented.
Team:
Budget: $15,000
Timeline:
Start Date: November 1, 2024
End Date: December 31, 2024
Milestone 2: AI Tools Integration & Marketplace Development (Month 3-4)
Functionality:
This phase will introduce advanced AI tools for dataset management, including NLP for text data, smart search, and automated dataset tagging. A basic data marketplace will also be created where users can buy, sell, and share datasets using FIL tokens.
Team:
Budget: $15,000
Timeline:
Start Date: January 1, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Milestone 3: Open Access Dataset Repository & Platform Launch (Month 5-6)
Functionality: This milestone will introduce an open-access dataset repository, enabling free access to select datasets for the global AI research community. The platform will be officially launched, offering complete functionality for dataset storage, retrieval, marketplace transactions, and AI-powered management tools.
Team:
Budget:
$10,000
Timeline: Start Date: March 1, 2025
End Date: April 30, 2025
Milestone 4: Scaling & User Onboarding (Month 7-8)
Functionality:
The final milestone will focus on scaling the platform, onboarding users, and ensuring that the system can handle a larger volume of data and transactions. The first 100 users will be onboarded through targeted marketing campaigns, partnerships, and community outreach.
Team:
Budget: $5,000
Timeline:
Start Date: May 1, 2025
End Date: June 30, 2025
Total Budget Breakdown:
Total: $45,000
Total Budget Requested
| Milestone # | Description | Deliverables | Completion Date | Funding | |===|===|===|===|===|
Milestone #,Description,Deliverables,Completion Date,Funding
Milestone 1,
Description: Platform Infrastructure Setup Deliverables: Filecoin integration, secure storage, and basic data upload functionality Date: December 31, 2024 Funding: $15,000
Milestone 2
Description: AI Tools Integration & Marketplace Development Deliverables: Advanced AI-powered tools, marketplace for dataset transactions Date: February 28, 2025 Funding: $15,000
Milestone 3
Description: Open Access Dataset Repository & Platform Launch Deliverables: Free access to selected datasets, full platform functionality Date: April 30, 2025 Funding: $10,000
Milestone 4
Description: Scaling & User Onboarding Deliverables: System scaling, user onboarding (first 100 users) Date: June 30, 2025 Funding: $5,000
Total funding requested: $45,000
Maintenance and Upgrade Plans
Our long-term strategy focuses on continuous innovation and platform sustainability. We will maintain a dedicated team to oversee regular updates, optimize system performance, and enhance security. As AI technology evolves, we will integrate new tools to ensure our platform remains cutting-edge.
We aim to foster partnerships with research institutions, industry leaders, and data providers to expand our dataset offerings and user base. Regular user feedback will guide future updates, ensuring the platform meets evolving needs. By scaling efficiently and enhancing functionality, we’ll position the platform as a go-to solution for decentralized AI data management.
Team
Team Members
Name: Ibrahim Babangida Role: Founder and Project Lead Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimbk
Name: Khalifa Muhd Role: Backend Engineer
Name: Abdul Suleiman Role: Blockchain Engineer
Name: Musa Dabra Role: Blockchain and AI Engineer
Team Member LinkedIn Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimbk https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalycodes https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulfatai-suleiman-706ba6172 https://www.linkedin.com/in/musa-dabra https://www.filecoin.ai ## Relevant ExperienceOur team has extensive experience in AI, blockchain, and decentralized systems, making us well-suited to lead this project. We've successfully developed and launched decentralized applications, AI platforms, and blockchain-based solutions that manage large datasets securely and efficiently. Our team members have backgrounds in software development, data science, and blockchain architecture, allowing us to tackle complex technical challenges.
We are also supported by a network of expert advisors from the AI and blockchain industries, ensuring we stay ahead of emerging technologies. This expertise and strategic guidance position us as the right team to build and scale this project.
Team code repositories
Additional Information
Hackathon and token2049 conference in Singapore, 2024.bkebraheem@gmail.com
In addition to our technical expertise, this project aligns with the growing need for decentralized, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions, especially in the AI and machine learning space. By leveraging Filecoin’s decentralized infrastructure, we aim to not only provide a platform for efficient data management but also foster collaboration within the global AI community.
Our team’s strong track record, combined with our advisory network, ensures that we are equipped to deliver a high-impact solution. We are committed to long-term platform maintenance and will continuously evolve the product based on user feedback and technological advancements.