SayPro Week 4 (August 22–28, 2025)
Activity: Judging Phase — Review and Evaluation of All Submissions
Overview
In the fourth week of the SayPro Monthly August SCDR-3 Competition, the judging panel will conduct a thorough review and evaluation of all submitted project proposals, supporting documents, prototypes/MVPs, and pitch videos. This phase is critical for selecting the most innovative and impactful entries to advance to the final round.
Judging Process
- Initial Screening: Verification of submission completeness and eligibility according to competition rules.
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Scientific and technical innovation
- Feasibility and scalability
- Potential social, economic, or environmental impact
- Clarity and professionalism of proposal and pitch presentation
- Prototype functionality (where applicable)
- Scoring: Judges will score entries based on a standardized rubric to ensure fair and consistent assessment.
- Deliberation: Judges may engage in discussions to select finalists, considering both quantitative scores and qualitative insights.
Judging Panel
- Composed of experts from scientific, industrial, and entrepreneurial backgrounds affiliated with SayPro.
- Independent and impartial evaluation to maintain competition integrity.
Outcome
- Identification of top projects to be invited to the final presentation round.
- Feedback summaries may be prepared for participants, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Next Steps
- Finalists will be notified by the end of the judging week.
- Preparation for the final presentations will commence immediately following the announcement.
Support
- The SayPro Competitions Office will coordinate communication between judges and participants.
- Confidentiality and professionalism are strictly maintained throughout the judging process.
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