Certainly! Here’s a detailed and professional write-up for SayPro Prototype Development specifically addressing software or digital innovations, including the requirement for a functional MVP (Minimum Viable Product):
SayPro Development Royalty
Digital Innovation & Technology Division
Section: SayPro Prototype Development – Software & Digital Innovations
Theme: From Code to Change – Building Digital Solutions That Work
SayPro Prototype Development
For Software or Digital Innovations – Submit a Functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
To ensure the practical viability of software-based innovations, SayPro requires all digital solution participants to develop and submit a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) as part of their project submission. The MVP should demonstrate the core functionality of the proposed digital tool, app, or platform and provide a usable prototype that solves the identified problem.
This stage enables real-world testing, early user feedback, and visibility into the effectiveness and potential impact of your software innovation.
Purpose of the MVP Requirement
- Validate Core Features: Prove that your solution works and provides value to its intended users.
- Facilitate Testing & Iteration: Identify usability or technical issues and refine based on user feedback.
- Demonstrate Feasibility: Show judges, funders, and partners a working example of your concept.
- Prepare for Scale or Launch: Lay the groundwork for product development and market readiness.
MVP Submission Requirements
Participants must submit:
- A functioning digital prototype that users can interact with
- Access to the MVP via link, APK file, web portal, or GitHub repository
- A brief demo video (2–5 minutes) showing the key features and user interface
- Documentation that includes:
- Key features and technologies used
- Target user group
- Roadmap for future development and scale
- Known limitations and planned improvements
Eligible MVP Categories
- Mobile Applications (Android, iOS, or cross-platform)
- Web Applications (front-end or full-stack)
- AI or Data-Driven Tools (chatbots, diagnostics, analytics dashboards)
- Educational Platforms (LMS, e-learning tools)
- Digital Financial Solutions (wallets, savings tools, credit scoring apps)
- Civic Tech & Public Services Apps
- Social Platforms or Community Tools
Development Support from SayPro
SayPro provides select participants with:
- Mentorship from software developers and UX/UI designers
- Cloud and hosting credits (where available through partners)
- Access to demo or sandbox environments
- Beta testing opportunities through SayPro networks
- Pitch and showcase events for MVP demonstration and feedback
Assessment Criteria for MVPs
Judges will evaluate MVPs based on:
- Functionality – Does the app/platform perform the tasks it was designed to do?
- User Experience (UX) – Is it intuitive, accessible, and easy to use?
- Innovation – Does it present a novel or improved solution to an identified problem?
- Relevance and Applicability – Is it useful and impactful for the target community or sector?
- Scalability Potential – Can the MVP evolve into a fully-fledged product?
Example:
Project Title: eSizo – An App for Smallholder Farmer Market Access
Description: A mobile platform connecting rural farmers to urban markets, with crop listings, price comparisons, and GPS-based logistics support.
Tech Stack: React Native, Firebase, Google Maps API
MVP Features:
- User registration for farmers and buyers
- Product listing and inquiry module
- Basic real-time messaging system
Submission Format: Downloadable APK + GitHub link + 3-minute walkthrough video
Post-MVP Support Opportunities
- Consideration for SayPro’s Acceleration and Incubation Programme
- Referrals to technical partners, funders, and pilot testers
- Opportunities to pitch at SayPro Innovation Summits and Investor Days
Contact for Technical Submission Queries
📧 digitalprototype@saypro.online
🌐 www.saypro.online
📞 +27 (0) 87 265 0012
SayPro – Building the Future Through Functional Innovation
Would you like this developed into an official submission guideline PDF or turned into a template for SayPro applicants?
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