Deadline to Apply: 18 June 2020
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About the Hackathon
Therefore, Seedstars is launching the hackathon: It’s Easier Online under the theme “ ﻋﻠﺷﺎن اﻟﺷﻐل ﻣﯾﺗﺄﺛرش ” This is the best time to convince the informal sector and people in vulnerable communities of digital & financial inclusion.

Challenge A
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, bustling markets, such as Attaba, Mosky, Darb El Barabra had closed down. The vendors were losing money by the hour and consumers had no access to their needs. The reopening of the market on 13th .. See More
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, bustling markets, such as Attaba, Mosky, Darb El Barabra had closed down. The vendors were losing money by the hour and consumers had no access to their needs. The reopening of the market on 13th April 2020 caused public health concerns with the virus’ contagion risk ramping up.

Challenge B
Farmers and producers in Upper Egypt don’t have access to a broad consumer base, especially with the limited movement between rural and urban areas. How to highlight speciality products in rural areas and transport them to urban .. See More
Farmers and producers in Upper Egypt don’t have access to a broad consumer base, especially with the limited movement between rural and urban areas. How to highlight speciality products in rural areas and transport them to urban areas.
Explanation of the Challenges
Hackathon Timeline
Idea Applications 1st - 18th of June
Interested participants can join slack to ask questions, dig deeper in the challenges and matchmake team members before submitting the applications. Deadline to submit the applications is June 18th 2020.
Idea Evaluations 18th - 20th of June
Judges evaluate the submitted applications and give feedback to the participants. This evaluation phase is 3 days. Results will be announced on the 20th of June.
Idea Phase Results - 20th of June
Results are announced. Total of 50 teams will be selected to join the mentorship phase.
Mentorship 22nd of June
50 teams will join group mentorship session and receive feedback to work on their business plans. 25 Teams will be selected to move on to the prototyping phase.
Prototype Phase 23rd - 26th of June
The 25 teams will join the prototyping phase, attend workshops, receive 1:1 mentorship sessions and submit their prototype and business plan details on the platform. The deadline to submit the prototype is June 26th at midnight.
Pitching 27th of June
Teams will receive the art of pitch training and will pitch in front of the Judges Panel and Q&A on the 27th of June.
Results Announcement - June 29th
The top 5 teams will be selected after pitching and announced on the 29th of June 2020.
Top 3
Incubated under Intelaq, incubator program by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
Receive 200.000 EGP initial funding throughout the six months program by the ASRT
Judging Criteria
Customer Pain and Market size
Solution: Creativity, Scalability and Technology
Business model and Sustainability
Job Creation
Commitment and Diversity of Team Members
Feasibility
Complexity and Design Aesthetics
Top 5
Support from Seedstars to implement submitted Business Models
Discounted Services from our partners
Three Months Zvendo membership
Six Months Vexls membership
Support on Logistics and Data by Aramex
20.000 EGP Cash Prize for 4th and 5th places
Partners
