https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1527

• The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a big research group in Asia that studies the Polkadot ecosystem.
• They have been working on Polkadot since 2019 and have received support from the Polkadot Treasury for 8 times.
• The institute has created about 300 original articles on Polkadot, gaining 63 million views in total.
• They have helped over 90 Polkadot-related events and reached more than 50,000 people.
• They support 130 projects in the ecosystem and provide guidance to help others understand investment opportunities.
• Their social media presence has grown a lot, with over 4,700 Twitter followers and 6,000 tweets.
• They recently published a big report on Polkadot's development, which has been well received by the community.
• They are applying for funds to keep operating and cover employee expenses, while they pay for other costs themselves.