[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our proposed solution, the Identity Mobility Wallet, is designed to address a key problem in the expanding field of mobility services such as ride-hailing, car-sharing, taxi services, and fleet management. With the growing use of these services, a significant need has arisen for a standardized, secure way to manage user identities and personal data. Present solutions are fragmented, which not only compromises user experience but also poses potential data security risks.

We propose an open-source Identity Mobility Wallet that leverages Atala PRISM for Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) on the Cardano blockchain. Our approach is driven by the belief that blockchain technology offers an unparalleled solution to the challenges of data security and standardization. It provides an immutable, decentralized platform for data storage that ensures maximum security, privacy, and user control.

The Identity Mobility Wallet will serve a broad user base, encompassing everyone who engages with mobility services, from daily commuters using ride-hailing apps to businesses managing large vehicle fleets. By creating a unified, user-friendly interface, we will make it easier for these users to manage their identities across multiple mobility services.

We will demonstrate our impact through user adoption metrics and feedback, along with partnerships with mobility services. The successful implementation of our solution will establish Cardano as a standard for identity management in the mobility sector, driving growth and innovation in the Cardano ecosystem.

The benefits of this project extend beyond individual users to the entire Cardano community. A successful implementation can showcase the versatility of Cardano's blockchain technology, promote the adoption of ADA, and strengthen the position of Cardano in the rapidly growing mobility market. This aligns with Cardano's vision of enabling a new decentralized economy and democratizing finance.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Our proposed solution directly addresses the challenge by leveraging our team's expertise in blockchain technology, software development, and quality assurance to contribute to the growth and enhancement of the Cardano ecosystem.

Here are the key impacts and benefits our project will bring to Cardano:

1. Enhanced User Experience: Our collective experience in software development and quality assurance enables us to deliver applications that are not just functional but also user-friendly
2. Software Quality and Reliability: Our project emphasizes rigorous software quality assurance
3. Community Growth: Our project, through its deliverables, aims to attract more developers and businesses to the Cardano ecosystem
4. Empowering the Ecosystem: By addressing existing challenges in a user-friendly and efficient manner, we strengthen the Cardano ecosystem

We are realistic in our expectations and foresee a gradual increase in usage as our project progresses and matures. Within a reasonable timeframe post-project completion, we aim to engage a significant number of users, thereby contributing to the overall activity and vibrancy of the Cardano ecosystem.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

Quantitative Metrics:

1. Successful Launch: The first major sign of success will be a successfully developed and launched MVP of the Identity Mobility Walle

2. Integration with a Mobility Service: For an MVP, even one successful integration with a mobility service will be a significant achievement

3. Initial Users: While we don't expect a large user base initially, tracking the number of early adopters will be crucial to gauge initial interest and identify necessary improvement

4. Security Incidents: Given the sensitive nature of identity data, we will still monitor security incidents closely

Qualitative Metrics:

1. User Feedback: We will actively seek feedback from our initial user
2. Partner Feedback: Feedback from our initial mobility service partner will help us understand the value proposition of our wallet from a service provider's perspective

The successful launch and initial adoption of the Identity Mobility Wallet MVP will be an important step towards demonstrating the practical applications of Cardano's technology in the mobility sector. This project has the potential to set the foundation for future solutions leveraging Cardano's capabilities, spurring innovation and growth in the Cardano ecosystem. In the long term, it can significantly contribute to establishing Cardano's reputation in identity management solutions and enhance its influence in the blockchain space.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Our plans for sharing the outputs and results of the Identity Mobility Wallet project span multiple channels and audiences to ensure wide and effective dissemination. Here's how we plan to proceed:

Project Updates and Sharing Outputs:

1. Community Engagement: Regular updates about our progress, milestones, and outputs will be shared with the Cardano community through Project Catalyst's communication channels, forums, and social media
2. Publishing Technical Documentation: We will maintain detailed documentation about our project's technical aspects and post them on platforms like GitHub
3. Releasing the Open Source Code: Our project is open source, which means the code will be publicly available

Sharing Impact and Opportunities:

1. Presentations and Demonstrations: We will conduct presentations and demos to showcase our MVP, sharing these on platforms such as YouTub
2. Engagement with Mobility Services: We will reach out to potential mobility service partners, sharing our results and exploring opportunities for collaboration and integration

As for further research and development activities, the results and feedback from this MVP will provide a wealth of insights. We'll use this data to guide the direction of future iterations of the Identity Mobility Wallet, ensuring we're meeting user needs and expectations. This project will also inform us about the broader market's response to blockchain-based identity management solutions, which can lead to new research and development opportunities in the mobility sector or even beyond. We see this as just the beginning of our journey to leverage Cardano's capabilities to create real-world solutions.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Our proposed solution directly addresses the challenge by leveraging our team's expertise in blockchain technology, software development, and quality assurance to contribute to the growth and enhancement of the Cardano ecosystem.

Here are the key impacts and benefits our project will bring to Cardano:

1. Enhanced User Experience: Our collective experience in software development and quality assurance enables us to deliver applications that are not just functional but also user-friendly
2. Software Quality and Reliability: Our project emphasizes rigorous software quality assurance
3. Community Growth: Our project, through its deliverables, aims to attract more developers and businesses to the Cardano ecosystem
4. Empowering the Ecosystem: By addressing existing challenges in a user-friendly and efficient manner, we strengthen the Cardano ecosystem

We are realistic in our expectations and foresee a gradual increase in usage as our project progresses and matures. Within a reasonable timeframe post-project completion, we aim to engage a significant number of users, thereby contributing to the overall activity and vibrancy of the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

Project Goals:

1. Develop and Launch MVP: The main objective is to develop a basic Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the Identity Mobility Wallet, leveraging Atala PRISM for Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) on the Cardano blockchain
2. Integration with a Mobility Service: Our next goal is to integrate the Identity Mobility Wallet with at least one mobility service to provide
3. Gather Initial Users and Feedback: After launch, our goal is to attract an initial group of users and gather feedback on the wallet's performance, usability, and functionality
4. Maintain a Secure Platform: Given that the wallet handles sensitive identity data, maintaining a secure platform is crucial

Validation of Approach:

The feasibility of our approach will be validated by achieving these project goals. The successful development and deployment of the MVP will demonstrate the technical feasibility of our approach. Successfully integrating with a mobility service will validate our ability to collaborate with partners and show the practicality of our wallet in a real-world context.

User feedback will help validate whether our solution meets the needs of the intended audience, providing us with insights about what works and what needs improvement. Lastly, maintaining a secure platform throughout the MVP phase will validate our security measures.

We intend to implement our approach through Agile Software Development methods, focusing on Scrum. This will enable us to iteratively develop, test, and improve the Identity Mobility Wallet, ensuring the final product is robust and user-friendly. Our strategy also involves prioritizing quality, leveraging our team's ISTQB Certification and experience in software quality assurance. The prototype we are currently working on will further validate our approach by proving its technical feasibility.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Milestone 1: Initial Planning and Design (1 month)

Activities:

• Finalize project plan.
• Conduct market research to understand user needs and expectations.
• Define the functional requirements for the Identity Mobility Wallet MVP.
• Design the architecture and UI/UX of the wallet.

Success Criteria:

• Completed project plan.
• Defined functional requirements.
• Completed architecture and UI/UX design.

Milestone 2: Prototype Development and Testing (2 months)

Activities:

• Develop a prototype of the wallet, focusing on core features.
• Perform unit testing on individual components and integration testing on the overall system.
• Gather feedback from the team and initial users.

Success Criteria:

• Developed and tested prototype.
• Gathered initial feedback.

Milestone 3: MVP Development and Integration (3 months)

Activities:

• Develop the MVP based on the prototype, incorporating feedback and adding necessary features.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including system, acceptance, and security testing.

Success Criteria:

• Successfully developed MVP.
• Successfully conducted comprehensive testing.

Milestone 4: Pilot Launch and User Acquisition (2 months)

Activities:

• Launch the MVP for a pilot user group.
• Encourage user feedback and monitor usage metrics.
• Initiate discussions with mobility service providers for integration.

Success Criteria:

• Successful pilot launch.
• Gathered user feedback and usage metrics.
• Started conversations with potential mobility service partners.

Milestone 5: Feedback Incorporation and Improvement (2 months)

Activities:

• Analyze user feedback and usage metrics.
• Identify areas of improvement and implement changes.
• Perform final testing and prepare for full launch.

Success Criteria:

• Successful incorporation of feedback and improvements.
• Successful final testing.

The implementation of our project will follow Agile Software Development methodologies, specifically Scrum. This approach will allow us to iteratively develop, test, and improve the Identity Mobility Wallet, ensuring the final product is robust, secure, and user-friendly. Regular team meetings, product backlog grooming, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives will be an integral part of our project management approach.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Milestone 1: Initial Planning and Design

Deliverables: Completed project plan, market research report, defined functional requirements, and completed architecture and UI/UX design documents.

Intended Outcomes: Establish a clear roadmap for the project and define the key features and design of the Identity Mobility Wallet.

Progress Tracking: Milestone completion and delivery of all planned documents.

Milestone 2: Prototype Development and Testing

Deliverables: Developed and tested prototype, unit and integration test results, and feedback report.

Intended Outcomes: Validate the feasibility of the project through a working prototype and gather initial feedback for improvements.

Progress Tracking: Successful creation and testing of the prototype, and gathering of user feedback.

Milestone 3: MVP Development and Integration

Deliverables: Developed MVP, test results (system, acceptance, and security testing), and Atala PRISM integration documentation.

Intended Outcomes: Produce a robust MVP of the Identity Mobility Wallet integrated with Atala PRISM for SSI.

Progress Tracking: Successful development and integration of the MVP, and successful testing.

Milestone 4: Pilot Launch and User Acquisition

Deliverables: Launched MVP for pilot users, user feedback report, usage metrics report, and communication records with potential mobility service partners.

Intended Outcomes: Successfully launch the MVP to a pilot user group, gather feedback, and start conversations with potential partners.

Progress Tracking: Successful launch of MVP, gathering of user feedback and usage metrics, and engagement with potential partners.

Milestone 5: Feedback Incorporation and Improvement

Deliverables: Updated MVP with incorporated improvements, final test results, and preparation documentation for full launch.

Intended Outcomes: Improve the MVP based on user feedback and prepare for a full launch.

Progress Tracking: Successful incorporation of improvements, successful final testing, and completion of launch preparation.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Milestone 1: Initial Planning and Design (1 month) - 75k ADA

This includes project planning, market research, requirements gathering, and system architecture and UI/UX design. Expenses will also cover early-stage marketing efforts to create awareness in the community and begin user engagement.

Milestone 2: Prototype Development and Testing (2 months) - 100k ADA

Includes the cost of development and testing tools, user feedback gathering, as well as expenses for continued marketing, documentation of the process and project management.

Milestone 3: MVP Development and Integration (3 months) - 325k ADA

This covers the MVP development, Atala PRISM integration, comprehensive testing, along with expenses for marketing, documentation, project management and community engagement.

Milestone 4: Pilot Launch and User Acquisition (2 months) - 200k ADA

Costs include launch and hosting expenses, extensive user acquisition, engagement efforts, as well as engagement with potential partners, alongside ongoing project management and documentation.

Milestone 5: Feedback Incorporation and Improvement (2 months) - 200k ADA

This budget covers system improvements, final testing, full launch preparation, marketing for the full launch, documentation of the final process, and project management.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

• Oussama Benmahmoud: As CEO and Co-Founder of PeakSoft GmbH, Oussama is a Certified PMP, ITIL, Professional Scrum Master, and Product Owner, and holds an ISTQB Advanced Level Certification. His key roles include Project Management, Software Quality Assurance, and Blockchain Development. His extensive Connected Car Projects experience and achievements as a Plutus Pioneer and Atala PRISM Pioneer make him a valuable asset to the team. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oussama-benmahmoud-43693926/
• Abderrahim Issaoui: As the CTO and Co-Founder of PeakSoft GmbH, Abderrahim brings over a decade of experience e as a Software Engineer. He is Atala PRISM Pioneer. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abderrahim-issaoui-b3149227/
• Habib Mokni: Habib is our Software Engineer and Frontend Developer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habibmokni/
• Mohammed Abdelali: Mohammed is an Electronic and Communication Engineer, focusing on Software Quality Assurance. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-abdelali-290b7b101/
• Neyla Issaoui: Neyla is part of the Project Management Office, handling Administration, Accounting, and Coordination tasks. LinkedIn
• Ramla Mahjoub: Ramla works in Software Quality Assurance and some project coordination duties, and she is also ISTQB certified. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramla-mahjoub-25a1843b/

Our team roles and responsibilities for the project are:

1. Project Management - Oussama Benmahmoud (Certified PMP, ITIL, Professional Scrum Master, Product Owner)
2. Blockchain Development - Abderrahim Issaoui, Oussama Benmahmoud (Both Plutus Pioneers)
3. Frontend Development - Abderrahim Issaoui (Lead), Habib Mokni
4. Mobility Integration - Mohammed Abdelali, Oussama Benmahmoud
5. Software Quality Assurance - Mohammed Abdelali, Oussama Benmahmoud, Ramla Mahjoub (All three are ISTQB certified, Oussama at Advanced Level)
6. Administration, Accounting, and Coordination Tasks - Neyla Issaoui, Ramla Mahjoub

The team is prepared to engage external consultants if necessary, as we are always open to bringing in more expertise. We remain committed to active engagement with the Cardano community and technical-group channels and understand the expectations of proof of life verifications and public proposal availability. Our team's combined skills and experience make us well-suited to execute this project and contribute significantly to the Cardano ecosystem.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The Identity Mobility Wallet project's cost represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem in several ways:

1. Market Adoption: The Wallet caters to a rapidly growing market of mobility service
2. Innovation and Security: By incorporating Atala PRISM, a leading solution for Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), we contribute to the innovation in identity management on the Cardano blockchain
3. Open-Source Approach: The Wallet will be open-source, meaning other developers and companies can use it as a foundation to build their applications or integrate it into their existing system
4. Costs Justification: Our budget is justified considering the complexity of the project, the expertise required, and the length of the development cycle
5. Potential for Future Growth: The completion of this project will lay a solid foundation for the future development and expansion of Cardano-based solutions in the mobility services sector, providing long-term value and growth potential for the ecosystem.

In summary, the costs associated with the Identity Mobility Wallet project are a strategic investment in Cardano's future as a versatile and widely adopted blockchain platform, especially in the mobility services sector.