The PoKe BD team, originally funded by a Decentralized Futures grant, has requested 290K USDT from the Polkadot Treasury for six months of continued operations. Agreements have been signed for opportunities spanning multiple continents and verticals such as government, healthcare, energy, and defense are in advanced stages of negotiation. To take these projects forward, the BD team has expressed that 6 months of key accounting and project management would be necessary. The requested amount would cover salaries, travel, legal, and accounting expenses.