Solana Across Campuses - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Solana Across Campuses is a nationwide initiative powered by College.xyz and Solana Foundation, bringing the Solana ecosystem directly to university campuses across the globe. We're inviting students to host their own campus meetup, a chance to bring builders, creators, and curious minds together to explore what's happening on Solana.
These events are open to all students, not just blockchain club members. Anyone curious about crypto, from any major, is welcome to attend. Each event is designed to be simple to run and useful for students at every level: attendees will learn how to set up their first wallet, potentially walk away with some SOL, and see live examples of what is available within the Solana ecosystem.
Title: Solana Across Campuses – JKUAT Edition
About This Event
Solana Across Campuses is landing at JKUAT for the very first time.
Powered by College.xyz and the Solana Foundation, this debut meetup is built from the ground up to be the ultimate launchpad for students curious about decentralized tech, open-source building, and global career pathways.
Web3 is no longer an experiment, it is global financial infrastructure and consumer-scale software. This session removes all the noise and gatekeeping. You won't just sit through slides; you will set up your first self-custody wallet, execute a live transaction, explore practical developer tracks, and discover how students right here on campus can access global grants, hackathons, and long-term ecosystem mentorship.
Whether you code in JavaScript/Python, design user interfaces, study business/finance, or have never touched crypto before, this meetup is your direct doorway into the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystem in the world.
Agenda:
Check-in & Kickoff: The High-Throughput Web
Why sub-second finality and negligible fees matter for building scalable consumer tech in Africa and beyond.
Hands-on Onboarding: Zero to On-Chain.
Live setup of your self-custody wallet (Phantom Backpack Solflare). Secure your recovery phrase, receive your first on-chain transfer, and test the speed firsthand.
Under the Hood: Live dApp Demos
DeFi swaps, instant micropayments, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) on mainnet. See how modern Web3 applications handle global traffic seamlessly.
Builders, Hackathons & Funding Routes
A straightforward breakdown of how university students can compete in global Solana hackathons (Colosseum), unlock student grants, and secure travel subsidies for global summits like Solana Breakpoint London.
Speed Challenge & Live SOL Airdrop
Complete a quick, interactive on-chain test to claim your share of live SOL rewards.
Open Discussion & Builder Mixer
Brainstorm project concepts, find hackathon co-founders, and join the local Solana student builder collective
Why You Should Attend
Live SOL in Your Wallet: Walk out with an active wallet containing actual SOL by completing the on-chain onboarding challenge.
Direct Hackathon Pathways: Get the insider playbook for submitting to Colosseum global hackathons, tapping into investor networks, and qualifying for builder travel grants.
Curated Developer Tracks: Unlock student access to developer curricula, Rust/Anchor codebases, and toolkits supported by College.xyz and the Solana Foundation.
Local Community Support: Join a dedicated group of campus builders for upcoming build nights, code reviews, and project feedback.
Official Verification: Collect an on-chain/Luma attendance credential proving participation in the global Solana Across Campuses cohort.
Who Should Attend
Software Developers & CS Students: Transition Web2 skills (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python) into Web3 using modern Solana frameworks.
Designers & Product Thinkers: Learn how decentralized UX, consumer crypto, and wallet interactions are designed for mass adoption.
Fintech & Economics Students: Explore automated liquidity, payment rails, and borderless settlement.
Complete Beginners: No prior Web3 or crypto experience is needed, just bring a laptop and curiosity to learn.
Location Details
Venue: In-Person (Exact address will be emailed to registered attendees 48 hours prior).
Requirements: Bring a laptop to get the experience. Spots are strictly limited to ensure hands-on mentorship for every attendee.