BemnetMussa/Green-Circle-v2

A web platform that verifies Ethiopian startups using Fayda Digital ID, enabling official recognition under the Ethiopian Startup Law. Startups can register, verify, and connect with investors, diaspora, and government programs — building a trusted, transparent startup ecosystem. Tech Stack: Next.js • VeriFayda OIDC • MongoDB • Docker • Vercel # Project Title: Green Circle — Ethiopian Startup Discovery Platform ## Contributors - Alemayehu Dabi *(Registered participant)* - Bemnet Mussa *(Registered participant)* ## Project Synopsis ### Problem Statement Ethiopian startups lack visibility and access to capital. There's no centralized way for investors and partners to discover who's building, at what stage, and how to connect. As a result, founders miss funding opportunities and investors miss deals. ### Planned Solution We will build a web platform where: - Startups create profiles to showcase their team, traction, and funding needs. - Founders get discovered by investors, diaspora, and ecosystem partners. - Investors browse a curated directory with clear signals on stage, sector, and investment readiness. - Partners connect directly with founders for capital, mentorship, and collaboration. ### Expected Outcome - Visible ecosystem of Ethiopian startups discoverable by global investors. - Centralized directory with clear investment signals (stage, sector, traction). - Direct founder-investor connections that lead to funded deals. - Improved investment flow and strategic partnerships for Ethiopian founders. ### Fayda's Role Fayda will be used to: - Verify startup founders' identities during registration. - Build trust in the authenticity of submitted startups. - Prevent fraud and duplication. ## Tech Stack - Frontend: **Next.js** — Web framework - Authentication: VeriFayda OIDC integration - Database: MongoDB - Deployment: Railway or Vercel (TBD) - Version Control: GitHub ## Installation and Deployment ## use this link startup-ethiopia-kohl.verce… Follow these instructions to set up and run the project locally or deploy it using Docker. ### Prerequisites * Node.js (v20 or later recommended) * npm or Yarn * Docker (for Docker deployment) ### 1. Clone the Repository \`\`\`bash git clone github.com cd Startup-Ethiopia # Navigate into your …