🎥 SayPro Introductory Webinar Guide
🏆 Webinar Title:
“SayPro Professionals Innovation Competition 2025: How to Enter, Win, and Lead Change Through Science”
🎯 Objective of the Webinar:
To provide a clear understanding of:
- The purpose and value of the SayPro competition
- The competition structure, timelines, and expectations
- Submission criteria, evaluation metrics, and success tips
- How to register, prepare a strong application, and use SayPro support systems
📅 Suggested Schedule & Format:
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Welcome & Overview | Host / Facilitator |
| 0:05 | About SayPro & the SCDR Framework | SayPro Executive |
| 0:10 | Purpose of the Innovation Competition | SayPro Professionals Officer |
| 0:15 | Eligibility & Who Should Apply | Program Coordinator |
| 0:20 | Submission Requirements | Technical Lead |
| 0:30 | How Projects Will Be Judged | Evaluation Chair |
| 0:40 | Live Q&A | All Panelists |
| 0:55 | Closing Remarks & Reminders | Host |
🕒 Duration: 60 minutes
🌐 Platform: Zoom, MS Teams, or SayPro Webinar Portal
🎙️ Speakers: 3–5 SayPro officials or external experts
📄 Detailed Webinar Script & Content
🟩 [0:00 – 0:05] Welcome & Introduction
Host:
“Good day, everyone! Welcome to the SayPro Professionals Innovation Competition 2025 Introductory Webinar. We’re thrilled to have participants from across South Africa and beyond join us today.
This competition is your opportunity to showcase how scientific research and applied knowledge can solve real-world problems. Over the next hour, we’ll walk you through how to participate, what we expect, and how you can succeed.”
🟩 [0:05 – 0:10] About SayPro & the SCDR Framework
SayPro Executive:
“SayPro — the South African Youth Project — is a registered non-profit working across Africa to empower professionals, communities, and governments through applied research, policy, and innovation.
This competition is hosted by the SayPro Professionals Office under the SayPro Development Royalty (SCDR) program — our innovation and knowledge generation engine that supports the creation of practical, sustainable solutions in diverse fields such as:
- Health
- Education
- Environment
- Finance
- Governance
- Agriculture
- Technology and more
We believe that knowledge is power — especially when applied.”
🟩 [0:10 – 0:15] Purpose of the Innovation Competition
SayPro Professionals Officer:
“This competition is designed for:
- Professionals
- Scientists
- Engineers
- Community practitioners
- NGOs and educators
We are looking for solutions that use scientific thinking, research, or technical expertise to solve problems like:
- Reducing youth unemployment
- Improving education access
- Protecting the environment
- Promoting financial literacy
- Tackling health or infrastructure issues
This is your chance to move from concept to recognition, funding, and real-world implementation.”
🟩 [0:15 – 0:20] Eligibility Criteria & Who Can Apply
Program Coordinator:
To be eligible:
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be based in Africa or working on an African-focused problem.
- Your project must show clear application of science, engineering, or research.
- Submissions can come from individuals, teams, or organizations.
We welcome early-stage pilots, MVPs, or mature solutions. All disciplines are welcome.
🟩 [0:20 – 0:30] Submission Requirements
Technical Lead:
Each submission must include:
- Project Proposal – explain your innovation, method, and why it matters
- Prototype or MVP – a working model, pilot, demo, or video simulation
- Technical Report – showing scientific methods, results, and impact evidence
- Pitch Video (max 5 minutes) – introduce your project and impact potential
🗓️ Deadline: 30 August 2025
📤 Submission via: www.saypro.org.za/competition-submission
All templates, guides, and FAQs are available on the SayPro website.
🟩 [0:30 – 0:40] How Projects Will Be Judged
Evaluation Panel Chair:
Submissions will be assessed on 5 core criteria:
| Criteria | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| 1. Relevance & Innovation | 20% |
| 2. Scientific Rigor | 20% |
| 3. Feasibility & Execution | 20% |
| 4. Social/Environmental Impact | 20% |
| 5. Scalability & Sustainability | 20% |
We use a blind, scorecard-based review, and top finalists will be invited to pitch at the SayPro Innovation Showcase 2025.
🟩 [0:40 – 0:55] Live Q&A
Host facilitates panel responses to audience questions
Sample questions:
- “Can students submit with supervision?”
- “Are prototypes required to be fully functional?”
- “What if I don’t have funding for implementation yet?”
- “Can two team members co-present the pitch video?”
🟩 [0:55 – 1:00] Final Reminders & Call to Action
Host:
“Thank you to all our speakers and participants! A few final reminders:
- Registration is now open at www.saypro.org.za/register
- All supporting documents and templates are available for download
- Need help? Contact us at: professionals@saypro.org.za
- Follow us on social media using #SayProProfessionals and #ScienceForSolutions
Let’s build the future — not just with ideas, but with action.”
🎁 Post-Webinar Follow-Up
Within 24 hours, send participants:
- 📩 A thank-you email
- 📽️ Webinar recording link
- 📄 PDF of the slide deck
- 📅 Reminder of deadlines
- 📥 Link to submission templates and FAQs
📦 Optional Webinar Tools & Resources
- Live polls (e.g., “What sector is your project in?”)
- Zoom Q&A chat moderator
- Countdown timer to the competition deadline
- Breakout rooms for sector-based networking (if applicable)
- WhatsApp or Telegram support group for registered applicants
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