Incentives & Leaderboard
Purpose: Explains the point system, local prizes, and how the leaderboard works.
🎯 Why We Reward Participation
We give points for participation to encourage action: research uploads, PR drafts, presentations, and wins.
The goal is to recognize and reward teams who:
- 🔍 Do deep field research
- 📝 Document their work properly
- 🎤 Share learnings with the community
- 🚀 Build solutions that work
📊 How Points Are Earned
Research & Documentation
| Activity | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Intake + Evidence | 10 points | Submit intake form with 3 photos + 1 paragraph |
| Individual Sensing Entry | 15 points | Complete field visit documentation with quotes, photos, reflection |
| Team Discovery Log | 20 points | Comprehensive team research with problem statement |
Development & Collaboration
| Activity | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| PR Opened (Draft) | 20 points | Submit documentation via Pull Request |
| PR Merged | 30 points | Your work is published to the main site |
| Code Contribution | 25 points | Working prototype or technical contribution |
Presentations & Events
| Activity | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Presented at Midway (The Refinery) | 15 points | Share progress at mid-way review |
| Final Presentation | 20 points | Present at finale event |
| Community Sharing | 10 points | Share learnings in community channel |
Achievements
| Activity | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Final Winner (Hub Level) | 30 points | Top team selected by judges |
| Category Winner | 25 points | Best in specific category (research, prototype, etc.) |
| People’s Choice | 20 points | Community favorite |
🏆 How Prizes Are Awarded
Hub judges award local prizes after events.
Prize Categories
Prizes range from:
- 💰 Cash vouchers (₦10,000 - ₦50,000)
- 🎓 Mentorship packages (5-10 hours with industry experts)
- 🛠️ Equipment grants (for continued development)
- 📚 Learning resources (courses, books, subscriptions)
- 🎤 Speaking opportunities (at conferences or events)
Judging Criteria
Prizes are awarded based on:
- Impact (30%) — Who benefits and how much?
- Evidence (25%) — Quality of field research and testing
- Feasibility (20%) — Can this actually work long-term?
- Innovation (15%) — Creative approach to the problem
- Presentation (10%) — Clear communication of the work
📈 Leaderboard
Live Points Tracking
Check current standings: [LINK_TO_LEADERBOARD_SHEET]
The leaderboard is updated:
- Daily during active work periods
- After each event (Refinery, Finale)
- When PRs are merged
How to Check Your Points
- Open the [Leaderboard Google Sheet]
- Find your team name or individual name
- See breakdown of points by activity
- Check your current rank
Points Corrections
Found an error? Contact the Hub Lead with:
- Your team/individual name
- Activity that should have points
- Link to PR or evidence
- Expected points
Response time: Within 24 hours
🎁 Specific Prize Opportunities
Ground-Potentialising Challenge
Prize: Local prize + 1 mentorship hour
For: Best field research and sensing entry
Event 2 Prize — Fast Prototyping
Prize: Cash/voucher + mentor session
For: Best rapid prototype with user testing
Event 3 — Judging & Awards
Prize: Multiple category awards
For: Various achievements at finale
Event 4 — Recognition
Prize: Community recognition + opportunities
For: Outstanding contributions
💡 Tips for Earning Points
Maximize Your Points
✅ Document everything:
- Take photos during field visits
- Record quotes immediately
- Write reflections while fresh
✅ Submit early and often:
- Don’t wait until the deadline
- Submit drafts for feedback
- Iterate based on comments
✅ Share your learnings:
- Post in community channels
- Help other teams
- Present at events
✅ Quality over quantity:
- One deep sensing entry > three shallow ones
- Proper consent and ethics matter
- Honest reflection is valued
Common Mistakes
❌ Don’t:
- Submit without proper consent
- Copy others’ work
- Wait until the last minute
- Skip the reflection/learning parts
📅 Important Dates for Points
| Date | Event | Points Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Team Formation | Intake + evidence (10 pts) |
| Dec 06 | Builders’ Assembly | PR drafts (20 pts) |
| Dec 09 | The Refinery | Presentations (15 pts) |
| [TBD] | Finale | Final presentations (20 pts) + Winner (30 pts) |
🔗 Related Pages
- Ground-Potentialising Challenge — Research prize details
- Event 2 Prize — Fast prototyping winner
- Event 3 Judging & Awards — Finale awards
- Event 4 Recognition — Community recognition
- Leaderboard — Current standings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I earn points as an individual or only as a team?
A: Both! Individual sensing entries earn individual points, team submissions earn team points.
Q: What if I’m on multiple teams?
A: Points are tracked separately for each team. Individual points stay with you.
Q: How are ties broken?
A: Quality of work, then submission time (earlier is better).
Q: Can I lose points?
A: No, but plagiarism or ethics violations result in disqualification.
Q: When are prizes distributed?
A: After each event (Refinery, Finale) and final winners announced at closing ceremony.
Ready to earn points? Start with the [Intake Form] and upload your first evidence!
Check your standing: View the [Leaderboard] to see current points.