🤝 SayPro Collaboration with Mentors Plan
Project Title: SayPro AquaHarvest – Smart Atmospheric Water Harvesting System
Team: SayPro Youth Innovation Network
🎯 Purpose of Mentor Collaboration
To:
- Refine the technical, scientific, and community engagement aspects of the project
- Receive constructive feedback on the prototype, research, and pitch
- Strengthen presentation and impact messaging
- Ensure the solution aligns with local needs and sustainable development goals
🧭 1. Areas Where Mentor Support Is Needed
| Area | Type of Support Requested |
|---|---|
| Scientific Feasibility | Review of dew/fog harvesting principles and mesh design |
| Engineering | Feedback on prototype structure, materials, and sensors |
| IoT & Software | Guidance on dashboard development, data integration |
| Community Impact | Advice on local deployment strategy and stakeholder engagement |
| Presentation | Help refining pitch video and visual storytelling |
📅 2. Collaboration Timeline
| Week | Mentor Check-In Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction, project overview, needs analysis |
| Week 2 | Prototype build consultation and testing help |
| Week 3 | Software feedback and data verification |
| Week 4 | Pitch review, impact narrative improvement |
| Week 5 | Final revisions and submission coaching |
Mentorship sessions may be held via Zoom, WhatsApp, or SayPro’s online platform.
📘 3. Documentation of Mentorship Engagement
Each session will include:
- Meeting notes
- Mentor feedback summaries
- Implementation of mentor suggestions in design or materials
- Screenshots or transcripts for final submission (if allowed)
🙋 4. SayPro Youth Roles in the Mentorship Process
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Team Lead | Coordinates mentor communication & meetings |
| Technical Lead | Works with engineering and IoT mentors |
| Communications Lead | Documents insights, updates presentation materials |
| Youth Members | Attend sessions, apply feedback, ask project-based questions |
📝 5. Sample Mentor Feedback Log (For Submission)
| Date | Mentor Name | Topic Discussed | Key Feedback | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Dr. L. Mahlangu | Mesh Material Selection | Use dual-layer mesh for better condensation efficiency | Switched to dual-layer nano mesh |
| May 6 | Mr. K. Dlamini | Sensor Calibration | Add calibration protocol for RH sensor | Added daily auto-calibration script |
| May 10 | Ms. T. Ngwenya | Pitch Structure | Open with community impact story | Revised pitch intro with user quote |
✅ 6. Expected Outcome of Mentorship
- Stronger, validated prototype and software MVP
- Improved presentation quality and storytelling
- Youth confidence in communicating science-based innovation
- Realistic scaling strategy that responds to mentor input
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