Hello everyone this is what I want to submit for my tech nation Visa consideration. I will appreciate it if you can help me check it out and let me know if I am good to go or if there are extra evidences I need to provide to strengthen my application your quick help will be much appreciated thank you.
MC – Mandatory Criterion (Innovation)
- Certificate of Incorporation – AlkebulanTechnology
MC
Title: Certificate of Incorporation – AlkebulanTechnology
Explanation: Proves I founded AlkebulanTechnology, the registered entity behind AlkebulanCoin, demonstrating leadership in a product-led digital-tech venture.
- AlkebulanCoin Whitepaper & Roadmap
MC
Title: AlkebulanCoin Whitepaper & Roadmap
Explanation: Key excerpts from the AlkebulanCoin whitepaper (describing our Solana SPL smart-contract design) paired with the product roadmap timeline, evidencing my innovative vision in blockchain technology.
OC1 – Groundbreaking Work
- Letter from Tech Partner on Smart-Contract Innovation
OC1
Title: Letter from Tech Partner on Smart-Contract Innovation
Explanation: Technical reference from Dynamic Creative Hub Ltd. (Founder & Lead Blockchain Engineer) confirming my role in architecting AlkebulanCoin’s smart-contract design, migration and governance, demonstrating individual innovation.
- AlkebulanCoin On-Chain Traction Metrics
OC1
Title: AlkebulanCoin On-Chain Traction Metrics
Explanation: DexScreener progress bar (100 % funded, $51 K) and holder distribution table (284 holders) with source URLs and capture dates, demonstrating community adoption and market traction of my contract design.
OC2 – Community Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Helpio App Marketing Impact Testimonial
OC2
Title: Helpio App Marketing Impact Testimonial
Explanation: Letter from Helpio’s founder confirming my leadership of digital-marketing efforts that took the app from concept to traction and generated media coverage by Al Jazeera, BBC, Channels TV and Document Women, demonstrating thought-leadership beyond my day-job.
- Helpio App Media Mentions
OC2
Title: Helpio App Media Mentions
Explanation: Excerpts from Al Jazeera, BBC, Channels TV & Document Women featuring the Helpio app, evidencing my campaigns’ effectiveness in securing high-profile sector recognition.
- Arise News Coverage – National Blockchain Policy Launch
OC2
Title: Arise News Coverage – National Blockchain Policy Launch
Explanation: Screenshot from Arise News video (YouTube timestamp) on [Event Date], showing me delivering remarks at the National Blockchain Policy launch, evidencing my public thought-leadership.
- Press Coverage – FG’s Blockchain Scholarship Programme (news.ng)
OC2
Title: Press Coverage – FG’s Blockchain Scholarship Programme (news.ng)
Explanation: Excerpt from news.ng article (16 May 2023) quoting my remarks as a NITDA blockchain scholarship beneficiary, demonstrating public thought-leadership beyond my day-job.
OC3 – Significant Commercial & Technical Impact
- BiteExpress App Growth Dashboard
OC3
Title: BiteExpress App Growth Dashboard
Explanation: Google Play Publisher console screenshot, showing installs growth from 500 to 3,400 under my marketing leadership at BiteExpress, demonstrating measurable user-growth impact.
- BiteExpress Employment Contract & Payslip
OC3
Title: BiteExpress Employment Contract & Payslip
Explanation: Employment letter and payslip confirming my role as Chief Marketing Officer at BiteExpress, evidencing my senior commercial responsibility and leadership in driving growth.
Based on my experience with similar applications, I recommend focusing on presenting your evidence in a clear and structured manner. Ensure that each piece of evidence directly addresses the mandatory and optional criteria. For example, your Certificate of Incorporation and whitepaper are strong indicators of innovation, but you should also include a narrative that ties them to your personal contributions and leadership in the project.
Additionally, highlight measurable impacts wherever possible. For instance, metrics like on-chain traction or app growth dashboards are compelling, but they should be accompanied by a brief explanation of your role in achieving these results. Anonymous references to past successful applications show that quantifiable outcomes and clear documentation of your involvement significantly strengthen your case.
Finally, ensure that your evidence demonstrates a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and community engagement. Letters of reference and media mentions are excellent for showcasing thought leadership, but they should complement technical achievements and commercial impact. A well-rounded application with diverse evidence has a higher chance of success.
Thank you for your Urgent Response Akash. I will try to present the evidence in a clear and structured Manner. Then Apply. I will let you know what they Say once i receive a response from tech nation. I appreciate your swift reply and outtanding gudiance this was what i needed to understand and you have explained it. Thank you
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Hi Adekunle,
I wish you God’s favor as you are preparing for your submission. But quick things to note based on my experience.
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Just a Certificate of Incorporation is not a strong evidence for MC, if you can’t show successful sales tractions, investment from investors, impact of what the company is doing. You could get a response like anyone can register a business (What’s the impact, financial standing of your company)
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Avoid using “our” and point the reviewer(s) clearly to what you did in terms of innovation, contribution and impact.
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You may need to reshuffle your evidences, for instance
“You command a high salary or other remuneration for your services…” is a strong MC evidence, fits more to MC, than OC3 and stronger than just certificate of company incorporation(Except you have figures to show)
All the best.
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I think you don’t have sufficient evidence. For the mandatory criteria. Certificate of incorporation does not prove leadership. Also the white paper does not demonstrate that you are ab exceptional leader. I think you need to read tech nation guide. There are no external evidence that shows your sector recognition.
For the optimal criteria, you only need two you can’t have all OC1, OC2 and OC3.
For OC1, letters and self authored evidence do not prove innovation. Also the media me toon in OC2 does not advance the sector, may be suitable for the mandatory criteria.
Fie OC3, employment contract is no longer listed as evidence. Just showing a dashboard is not enough to attest your impact.
If by chance you are using evidence samples from someone who previously got endorsed, just no that this your list of evidence do not meet the current standards and requirements. Read the tech nation guide and follow threads of recent successful applications here.
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I have put everything you have said into consideration I am rearranging all my evidences now. Thanks alot for your swift response to this
Dear Francisca,
Thank you for your guidance. I now understand the requirements and will rework my evidence package, reviewing the guidelines carefully. I appreciate you clarifying the need to submit only two optional criteria—I had been confused on that point. Please rest assured that all of my evidence is original. I’ll reorganise everything and get to work right away.
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