SayPro Submit the complete project proposal, prototype/MVP, technical documentation, and pitch video on the SayPro website by the competition deadline.

✅ SayPro Submission Guide: Finalizing Your Complete Project Entry

🎯 Objective:

To officially submit your project for evaluation, visibility, or competition under the SayPro Professionals program. This process ensures your innovation is reviewed, certified, and possibly showcased or funded via SayPro’s national and international networks.

🗂️ 1. Required Submission Components

Each entry must include the following components:

✅ 1.1 Comprehensive Project Proposal

A structured document that includes:

Title of project
Executive summary
Background and problem statement
Objectives and research questions
Scientific principles and methodology
Proposed solution
Timeline and budget
Expected impact, sustainability, and scalability
References and team profile

📄 Format: PDF or Word (.docx)
📥 File Name Example: SayPro_Proposal_FinancialNudges_YourName.pdf

✅ 1.2 Prototype or MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

You must include a functioning or demonstrable version of your solution, which can be:

A mobile/web application
A service design prototype
A functional hardware demo (if applicable)
A documented pilot project or field test
Screenshots or video walkthrough if the MVP is not publicly accessible

📄 Acceptable formats:

Link to hosted product (URL)
ZIP file of codebase
Video demo (.mp4 or YouTube link)
Screenshots + brief technical overview (if applicable)

📥 File Name Example: SayPro_MVP_FinancialNudges_YourName.zip
📥 Or External URL: Submitted via web form (with access instructions if needed)

✅ 1.3 Technical Documentation

A detailed report that supports your proposal and MVP, including:

Scientific basis and literature review
Experiment design (e.g., RCT, case study, pilot)
Tools and platforms used
Data collection and analysis methodology
Results and interpretation
Lessons learned
Ethical compliance and community feedback

📄 Format: PDF or DOC
📥 File Name Example: SayPro_TechReport_FinancialNudges_YourName.pdf

✅ 1.4 Pitch Video (5-Minute Max)

A recorded presentation introducing:

The problem and real-world context
Your innovation or intervention
The scientific principles behind it
Results or prototype demonstration
Impact potential and call to action

📹 Format: .mp4, YouTube link, Vimeo link
🎥 Specs: Max 5 minutes, landscape orientation, clear audio
📥 File Name Example: SayPro_PitchVideo_FinancialNudges_YourName.mp4
📥 Or URL: Submitted via web form

🌐 2. How to Submit on the SayPro Website

✅ Step-by-Step Submission Process:

Step 1: Log In

Go to www.saypro.org.za
Log in with your SayPro Professional Account
If not registered, create a profile under SayPro Professionals Portal

Step 2: Access Submission Page

Navigate to:
SayPro Professionals → Submit a Project
or
SayPro Competitions → Active Calls → [Project Category]

Step 3: Complete Online Submission Form

Fill in required fields:

Project Title
Sector / Field (e.g., Financial Inclusion, Public Health, Technology)
Brief abstract (max 300 words)
List of contributors
Contact information
Submission type: General showcase / Competition / Collaboration request

Step 4: Upload Files

Upload your:

✅ Project Proposal (PDF/Word)
✅ Technical Report (PDF/Word)
✅ MVP/Prototype (ZIP or URL)
✅ Pitch Video (MP4 or YouTube link)

Ensure files are under 100MB each (or use cloud-sharing links for large files, e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox — with public access permissions set).

Step 5: Confirm Submission

Review your submission summary
Click “Submit for Review”
You will receive a confirmation email with your submission ID.

⏳ 3. Deadline and Evaluation

🗓️ Competition Deadline: Refer to your category’s timeline (e.g., July 15, 2025, at 23:59 SAST)
✅ Submissions after the deadline will be marked as “Late – Review Pending”
📩 Notifications of results will be sent within 4–6 weeks
🌍 Top projects may be featured on SayPro’s Knowledge Portal, public pitch events, or invited for funding support

🏆 4. Additional Opportunities After Submission

Once submitted, your project may be eligible for:

📢 SayPro Spotlight (monthly innovation feature)
🎤 Speaking opportunities at SayPro Summits
🧾 Certification as a SayPro Validated Professional Innovation
💰 Grants, fellowships, or funding through the Resource Mobilisation Office
🤝 Strategic partnerships via SayPro Development Royalty Offices

✅ Final Checklist Before Submission

Document/Component	Status (✓/✗)
Comprehensive Proposal
Prototype or MVP
Technical Documentation
5-Minute Pitch Video
Submission Form Completed
Files Properly Named
Deadline Confirmed

📩 Need Help?

If you encounter any issues:

Email: support@saypro.org.za
Live chat: Available Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm SAST on the SayPro website
Phone: +27 (0) 11 123 4567

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