Prototyping a Web3 Investment Platform for Localised Cultural Events
An ambitious new project by Intercultural Roots for Public Health to empower communities in co-owning and co-creating cultural events through ethical Web3 technology.
Status: Project currently in setup phase. Start Date: 1 October 2025.
The Project
The project builds upon a rich history of initiatives that merge arts, health, and technology. Explore the timeline below to see the evolution of our work, from creative mapping tools to this pioneering Web3 platform.
What is DAO CreaTech™?
DAO CreaTech™ is prototyping a decentralised, community-driven investment platform to support cultural production at a local level, starting in Coventry. It bridges global innovation with local experience, combining blockchain transparency with place-based co-creation.
Communities, artists, and venues will be able to list, fund, and manage creative projects through a participatory platform that ensures fair value distribution and sustainable ownership, building new models of ethical digital participation and creative equity.
Project Lineage
Click on each project to learn more about the journey that led to DAO CreaTech™.
▶ EcoGPX® (Creative Catalyst)
A creative mapping tool that connects people through environmental exploration.
▶ PLACES App by EcoGPX®
A geolocation platform linking community stories to movement and place, building on the EcoGPX® foundation.
▶ EAST2046 (Platform Development)
The enterprise driving the technical development of the Web3 platform underpinning DAO CreaTech™.
▶ Extending Nature
Transforming the PLACES app y EcoGPX® into an XR-enabled digital therapeutic for GAD, aligned with NHS Step-2 care.
▶ MEMORIES by EcoGPX®
A forthcoming AI-assisted reminiscence tool for people living with dementia, co-developed with The Alan Turing Institute and BridgeAI.
Our Vision
The core philosophy of DAO CreaTech™ is to reimagine how technology serves humanity. Our vision is grounded in ethical design and deep community engagement, ensuring that innovation fosters connection and wellbeing.
Innovation & Ethical Design
Our innovation lies not in inventing new blockchain infrastructure, but in repurposing open-source technologies to support local collaboration and in-person connection. The project’s ethos is rooted in non-extractive, regenerative principles, prioritising wellbeing, multilingual accessibility, and environmental responsibility.
"The goal is to use Web3 tools to bring people into more in-person communication, not take them away from it.”
- Dr Yixi (Lois) Liao (EAST2046)
Community & Diversity
DAO CreaTech™ draws on the multicultural strengths of Coventry, working with artists, educators, and residents from diverse backgrounds. The project team itself reflects this diversity, with members from the Netherlands, China, Iran, Morocco, and the UK, each contributing linguistic and cultural insights to widen community reach and inclusion.
The Process
The project is structured into five collaborative work packages, each designed to ensure a robust and community-centric development process. From initial setup to final knowledge sharing, every stage is built on partnership and co-design. Click on each package to see the detailed focus of our work.
1. Setup & Governance
Establishing the Foundation
Establishing community partnerships in Coventry, onboarding staff, and defining the decentralised governance protocol and ethical framework for the DAO model.
2. Platform Development
Building the MVP
Led by EAST2046, this workstream will build a minimum viable product (MVP) — a Web3 platform integrating blockchain and NFT technologies to support event crowdfunding and co-ownership.
3. Community Co-Design
Engaging Local Stakeholders
Coordinated by Coventry-based practitioners, this strand focuses on engaging residents, creatives, and venues to co-design and pilot the DAO system through a community festival.
4. Festival Delivery
Implementation & Testing
Implementation of the co-created festival model, showcasing community-led projects and testing the DAO platform for cultural co-investment and audience engagement.
5. Knowledge Sharing
Evaluation & Continuity
Evaluation, documentation, and dissemination of learning through workshops and open knowledge-sharing, with a view to scaling DAO CreaTech™ nationally and internationally.
Impact & Future Vision
Our work is measured by its real-world impact on communities. This section highlights the results from our past projects and outlines the expected outcomes for DAO CreaTech™. The goal is to create tangible benefits, from stronger community networks to transferable models for ethical creative economies.
Proven Impact, Future Goals
Historical Impact
Based on previous residencies in Coventry.
~450
People Engaged
Reported gains in connection to place, wellbeing, and self-esteem.
Strengthened community networks and new meanings for local heritage.
DAO CreaTech™ Outcomes
Projected deliverables by March 2026.
- A working MVP of a community-owned Web3 platform
- A blueprint for DAO-based event models and co-investment systems
- Strengthened social cohesion and community empowerment through culture
- Transferable methods for ethical creative economies
- An independent evaluation and impact report
Commitment to Diverse Leadership
Artist leadership from past residencies reflects our dedication to equity and inclusion.
