The AlgoBharat Road2Impact will have two tracks: (1) the Startup Track for teams seeking technical and business mentorship to build out a proof concept or minimum viable product and eventually launch their web3 solution on Algorand, and (2) the Developer Track for individuals seeking technical web3 support through workshops and office hours to build a module that will be published in open source and can gain access to income and project opportunities in our global ecosystem. Both tracks include four months of support, and culminate in top performers earning their spot at the Algorand India Summit in December.

The Road will be filled with activities to educate, inspire, and foster collaboration. It will feature community meetups, live dev rel workshops, virtual bootcamps, project feedback, and other opportunities to improve proficiency in building on the Algorand blockchain. Once past the first round, one-on-one office hours will be conducted, allowing teams to receive guidance, mentorship, and feedback on the solutions they are building.  Our AlgoBharat team and partners will host meetups in cities across India for further collaboration and support.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn and to check at algobharat.in for regular updates being planned IRL and virtually during the Road2Impact.

Participation in the Pitch Competition opens on August 16 and culminates with the final round of the Creating Impact! Pitch Competition in December. To participate, apply here.

The deadline for project submissions is September 15, and the finalists’ names will be announced on November 3. The selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions on the grand stage at the Algorand India Summit. Here is a full breakdown of the timeline with important dates:

• Aug 16: Submission of Creating Impact! Pitch Competition projects begin
• Sept 15 – Creating Impact! initial submission deadline
• Aug 16 – Sept 30: Individual project meetings for clarifying questions and information
• Oct 1: Selections announced for next round of Pitch Competition
• Oct 6 – Oct 27: Scheduled Office Hours
• Oct 30: Creating Impact! detailed project submissions due
• Nov 3: Selections announced for Semifinal Round of Pitch Competition
• Nov 3 – Nov 24: Scheduled Office Hours
• Dec: Semifinal and Final Rounds of Creating Impact! Pitch Competition at Algorand India Summit

To participate in the AlgoBharat Road2Impact Developer Track, simply apply here.  Important dates to note: 

• Aug 16: Project submission portal opens
• Sept 9: Submission deadline for applicants
• Sept 10 – 30: Developer interviews and selections
• Oct 1 – 30: Developer workshops and office hour support
• Nov 1: Submission of GitHub Repository and video explanation
• Nov 15: Selection of top 10 projects for presentation at Algorand India Summit
• Nov 16 – Dec (Algorand India Summit): Development of use case with your code

Details of all IRL events, virtual bootcamps, AMAs, and ultimately the Algorand India Summit will be provided to all applicants.  

While individuals may participate in the Creating Impact! Pitch Competition, we encourage developer teams, founders of startups and companies to apply. The Road2Impact offers a platform for teams to leverage their collective knowledge, skills, and resources in developing innovative solutions on the Algorand blockchain. Whether you are an individual or part of a team, we welcome your participation in our various events and the Creating Impact! Pitch Competition.  Individual developers are also encouraged to apply in the Developer Track.

Registration of interest can happen as early as concept or idea stage, but by the October 1 submission date each team should be on path to a working prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP) that can be demonstrated at the Algorand India Summit in December.  However, a limited number of projects in the ideation stage may be considered based on their uniqueness and potential impact.

While participants are encouraged to come up with novel concepts, AlgoBharat has identified a few priority areas which include but are not limited to Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, and Social Equity.  The broad underlying focus is projects with real-world utility that can create a positive social impact.

Yes, we request that you adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Participants are required to build their solutions on Algorand using the Python programming language.
2. The solution should demonstrate their understanding of Algorand’s capabilities and showcase its integration.
3. Participants should be able to present key aspects of their solution in three to four concise points. These points should effectively communicate the problem being addressed, the innovative aspects of the solution, and its potential impact.
4. Participants must adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure that their solutions do not violate any legal, copyright, or intellectual property rights.

Developer resources can be found here. As part of the AlgoBharat Road2Impact, regular dev rel office hours and workshops / bootcamps will be conducted to provide valuable support and guidance to participants. These office hours will offer dedicated time for participants to seek assistance, ask questions, and receive mentorship from experts in the Algorand ecosystem. Additionally, we will be holding IRL meetups in multiple cities over the next two months.

For technical questions, participants can join the designated #dev-questions channel in the AlgoBharat Discord server. This channel will be dedicated to addressing technical queries related to the event.

YES! 

Startup Track Prizes:

The top three winners will receive the following:

1st Place: USD 10,000 + 2,000 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
2nd Place: USD 7,500 + 1,500 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
3rd Place: USD 5,000 + 1,000 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support

Developer Track Prizes:

The top ten winners will receive the following:

1st Place: USD 1,000 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
2nd Place: USD 750 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
3rd Place: USD 500 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
Honorable Mention (7 recipients): USD 250 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support

Yes, you may enter the same project presented in a previous hackathon or competition so long as it meets the above-mentioned guidelines.

Participants are responsible for their own expenses during the Road2Impact.  AlgoBharat will cover travel and lodging expenses for the teams selected to pitch at the Algorand India Summit in December.

The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team found to be in violation of the rules or in violation of any legal, copyright or intellectual property rights or engaged in any form of misconduct. AlgoBharat is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants.