Abstract
Imagine girls in Colombia dreaming of space but never seeing women like them building rockets. ACMA will fund 3 all-women student teams to compete in Colombia's national rocketry contest (CCCD 2026), giving them training, gear, and a shot at the stars. With $4,600 USDC, we'll launch young Latinas into STEM, connecting them to MoonDAO's multiplanetary future.
Problem
Women comprise only ~20% of global aerospace professionals, dropping lower in Latin America. In Colombia's student rocketry (CCCD), participation excludes hundreds due to team costs and lack of female role models.
Solution
ACMA will finance 3 all-women teams across CCCD 2026 categories:
Beginner (school): 6 girls + tutor
Intermediate (experienced school): 6 girls + tutor
University (uni): 7 women students
By paying inscriptions (~$2,700 USDC total), delivering a bootcamp with hands-on formation and mentoring in rocketry, aerodynamics, and Tripoli safety standards, procuring essential materials (engines, sensors, parachutes), covering event logistics including travel to Santa Fe de Antioquia, and creating engaging content like videos for MoonDAO showcase; teams will be sourced from Medellín schools and universities via ACMA's established network.
Benefits
This proposal delivers transformative impact for MoonDAO across diversity, content, community growth, and long-term STEM pipeline:
Historic Gender Milestone: Funds Colombia's 100% women teams in national rocketry (CCCD 2026), directly addressing the male / female gap among participants. Creates role models for Latinas, proving MoonDAO funds real equity in space.
MoonDAO Brand Boost: Videos for social media positioning MoonDAO as global diversity leader in decentralized space.
Community Expansion: Promotes the onboard of new Colombian MoonDAO citizens, growing LatAm presence.
STEM Pipeline: Builds talent funnel aligned with MoonDAO's multiplanetary vision—today's rocketeers = tomorrow's engineers.
Risks
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCCD event delays/cancellation | Low | High | Schedule another launch day. |
| Poor performance (no launches) | Medium | Low | Expert mentoring. Success = participation + learning, not just wins. |
Objectives
Objective #1: Successfully finance and launch 3 all-women CCCD 2026 teams.
Key Results:
3 teams registered/paid (100% success).
20+ participants complete formation.
All 3 teams launch rockets at the event.
Responsible: All.
Team (Table A)
| Project Lead | @alejaboterob |
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| Initial Team | Tech Mentor |
Content Lead | | Multisig signers | Five signers are required with their ETH addresses listed.
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Team Bios
Project Lead: Maria Alejandra Botero Botero
Mechanical engineer and aerospace engineer. Current ACMA President. Drives gender gap closure in aerospace via initiatives. Links: www.linkedin.com/in/mabb https://www.instagram.com/alejaboterob/
Multisig Member #1: Maria Alejandra Botero Botero
Multisig Member #2: Bio and Social Links
Multisig Member #3: Bio and Social Links
Multisig Member #4: Bio and Social Links
Multisig Member #5: Bio and Social Links
Timeline (Table B)
| Days | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 0 | Proposal passes |
| 15 | Team recruitment |
| 45 | Teams selected |
| 50 | Bootcamp starts |
| 90 | Rocket review |
| 180 | Final report |
Deadline for the project: Dec 31, 2026.
Budget (Table C)
| Description | Amount USDC | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| 3 CCCD Inscriptions | $3,000 | Beginner $900 + Uni $1050 + Uni $1050 [cccd.space] |
| Bootcamp (3 cat-specific) | $400 | Tutors $100 x4 |
| Materials (3 kits) | $800 | $267/kit (sensors, etc) |
| Logistics (22 people) | $400 | Event logistics |
| Total | $4,600 |
