SDL

Submit Your solution

PART I

PART II

PART III

About the solution :

The Problem :

Describe the specific problem within the challenge you are working to solve. How did it originate? What is the scale of the problem in the Syrian community? How many people are affected? What are the contributing factors to the problem that relates to your solution? Include any relevant data, statistics, quotes or the information to describe the specific problem you are addressing.[Limit word count to 500 words ]

The Beneficiaries :

Does your solution impact :

Syrians living inside of Syria

Syrian refugees

Syrians living in the diaspora

Other

Tell us about those who are directly impacted by the solution you are proffering. What are their needs and how does your solution fulfill them? [Limit word count to 300 words ]

The Solution :

Elevator pitch : [Limit word count to 150 words ] OR submit the link to a one-minute film

Describe your solution to us. Is it a product or a service? How will the beneficiaries engage with it? What processes does it follow? Where does it operate?[Limit word count to 300 words ]

The Innovation :

Has the solution been replicated ? [Limit word count to 150 words ]

What technology is your solution powered by? Please describe how. [Limit word count to 150 words ]

How is your solution innovative? How does it differentiate itself from others in the field ? [Limit word count to 200 words ]

Please submit your business proposal here :

The Team

Please list each member and fill in the following information about them :

Team Member 1 :

Team Member 2 :

Team Member 3 :

Financial Sustainability

Is your solution :

Non-profit

For profit

Social enterprise

Indicate your current and previous funding channels [Limit word count to 100 words ]

Are you currently generating revenue :

Yes

Scalability

What stage is your solution currently at? Select one of the below :

Concept

An idea currently being explored for its feasibility to build a product, service, or business model based on that idea.

Prototype

A venture building and testing its product, service, or business model. Typically described as "Pre-Seed" if For-Profit.

Pilot

An enterprise deploying a tested product, service, or business model in at least one community. Hybrids and For-Profits would typically be in a "Seed" round and starting to generate revenue (whether or not they are cash flow positive).

Growth

An enterprise with an established product, service, or business model rolled out, which is poised for further growth in multiple communities or countries. Organizations at this stage should have a clear path towards financial sustainability whether they are nonprofit or for-profit. For-Profits at this stage would be "Seed" or "Series A.”

Scale

A sustainable enterprise working in several communities or countries and that is looking to scale significantly, focusing on increased efficiency. For-Profits in this stage would be "Series A" or "Series B." At this stage of growth, you should clearly explain why you think SDL would be valuable as we tend to work with early-stage enterprises.

What are your project's objectives for the next 3 years? [Limit word count to 300 words ]

Additional Information :

Contact Information

Please share the contact information of the team lead should we need to contact your organization for technical questions. Please note, we will not be contacting any teams for further information.

How did you hear about SDL Challenges ? :

SIBA

Syrian Youth Assembly

VIP.Fund

Others

Thank you for applying to the SDL education challenge. We appreciate your interest. Further to reviewing each application, we will contact all candidates including those who have not been shortlisted submissions.