A digital platform connecting Ethiopian citizens, startups, mentors, investors, and innovation opportunities.
# Digital Innovation Hub for MinT 🇪🇹
A digital platform designed to connect Ethiopian startup founders, investors, citizens, and innovation stakeholders with opportunities, resources, and a trusted startup ecosystem.
The platform supports startup onboarding and MinT verification, investor–startup connections, secure document sharing, and moderated innovation opportunities.
## 🌐 Live Platform
| Service | URL |
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| **Frontend** |
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| **Backend API** |
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## ✨ Key Features
### 🔐 Authentication & Role-Based Access Control
- JWT-based authentication
- Secure user registration and login
- Role-based authorization
- Protected routes and API endpoints
- User profile management
### 🚀 Startup Management
- Founder startup registration
- Startup profile creation and management
- Startup submission for MinT verification
- Admin review and approval/rejection
- Verified startup status
- Public directory of verified startups
- Startup statistics and dashboard
### 🏢 MinT Verification Workflow
The platform provides a structured verification process:
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Founder creates startup
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Startup submitted
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MinT Admin reviews
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Approve Reject
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Verified Rejected
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Public Directory
When a startup is approved, the founder receives an email notification.
📁 Secure Data Room
Founders can securely manage startup documents and control investor access.
Upload startup documents
View uploaded documents
Delete documents
Investor access requests
Founder approval/denial of requests
Controlled document access
Secure document downloads
💼 Investor Features
Browse verified startups
Request access to startup Data Rooms
Track access requests
Receive access notifications
Post job and internship opportunities
📢 Opportunities
The platform supports moderated opportunities such as:
Jobs
Internships
Innovation opportunities
Oppor …