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srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ideathon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ideathon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ideathon-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ideathon-705x471.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557 .av-special-heading-tag{\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1g70z-c05490cda3d3fdba2b957a5e2c870557 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Ideathons<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lstv7tp9-b5bb95dd6ff9e696e5897bc075d5e9fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Brainstorm and design solutions in interdisciplinary teams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1jblr-c0cc1394b5bff269d8114fdd19db58e4 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lstvjp7l-3de87ca7b70d18ffe5e3a3782f264c64\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lstvjp7l-3de87ca7b70d18ffe5e3a3782f264c64 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lstvjp7l-3de87ca7b70d18ffe5e3a3782f264c64 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lstvjp7l-3de87ca7b70d18ffe5e3a3782f264c64 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-130 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-130 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smiling-african-american-student-with-backpacks-h-2023-11-27-05-26-02-utc.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"533\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smiling-african-american-student-with-backpacks-h-2023-11-27-05-26-02-utc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smiling-african-american-student-with-backpacks-h-2023-11-27-05-26-02-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smiling-african-american-student-with-backpacks-h-2023-11-27-05-26-02-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smiling-african-american-student-with-backpacks-h-2023-11-27-05-26-02-utc-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5 .av-special-heading-tag{\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-u7lb-dd4e24e796460682ba537890174a72c5 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Build-It Bootcamps<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lstvl5zt-c807dee61ea7fe907f171183462ec2dc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Develop your Minimum Viable Product with expert guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-qo1n-df78adc4cba5c67502e1622258f00b0f av_one_third  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lstvjyih-d91df1f1d0cc3d4f4136ee967115f97a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lstvjyih-d91df1f1d0cc3d4f4136ee967115f97a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lstvjyih-d91df1f1d0cc3d4f4136ee967115f97a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lstvjyih-d91df1f1d0cc3d4f4136ee967115f97a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-38  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-132 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-132 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentor.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"533\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentor-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114 .av-special-heading-tag{\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lstv7bd2-39a93e8bfbdd3c3df6142cf3bd99a114 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Mentorship<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lstvlq1m-a05af68059d0329710d1a8011858b26f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Receive one-on-one support from a seasoned mentor to grow your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-54dtn-d11152222d83aaaa1f20a6404a4f492d\">\n.avia-section.av-54dtn-d11152222d83aaaa1f20a6404a4f492d{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/foodsecurity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shot-of-an-attractive-young-female-farmer-working-2023-11-27-05-25-35-utc-1-scaled.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-54dtn-d11152222d83aaaa1f20a6404a4f492d main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-19'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-48zqb-978be04a04afb5ddd80e901a2dd609e6\">\n.avia-section.av-48zqb-978be04a04afb5ddd80e901a2dd609e6{\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='faqs'  class='avia-section av-48zqb-978be04a04afb5ddd80e901a2dd609e6 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-19'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-11jpn-4c27b10751baa58eed1786014e9ec4eb sc-av_three_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-11jpn-4c27b10751baa58eed1786014e9ec4eb av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-43  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wh2n-ed63632409e4c9ebebe057f60a314037\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-wh2n-ed63632409e4c9ebebe057f60a314037{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-wh2n-ed63632409e4c9ebebe057f60a314037 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-wh2n-ed63632409e4c9ebebe057f60a314037 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-wh2n-ed63632409e4c9ebebe057f60a314037 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-44  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who can apply and Other FAQs<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-e0ev-05299dd4355684c6a42cbb4d9a8fe895 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-e0ev-05299dd4355684c6a42cbb4d9a8fe895 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsts76o1-29fea3607a4a80e0497b60c835a81630\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsts76o1-29fea3607a4a80e0497b60c835a81630{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lsts76o1-29fea3607a4a80e0497b60c835a81630 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lsts76o1-29fea3607a4a80e0497b60c835a81630 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lsts76o1-29fea3607a4a80e0497b60c835a81630 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-46  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who can participate in the program? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lso025r9-fb88184faa9074839b988efb197b6cd3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This program is open to finalists and recent graduates from Gulu University, Makerere University, and Mbarara University of Science and Technology. You must be passionate about food systems and have a strong desire to start and grow a business that tackles challenges along the agricultural value chain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsts86ck-02953f9ecd37834ff505bb6e53789759\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsts86ck-02953f9ecd37834ff505bb6e53789759{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lsts86ck-02953f9ecd37834ff505bb6e53789759 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lsts86ck-02953f9ecd37834ff505bb6e53789759 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lsts86ck-02953f9ecd37834ff505bb6e53789759 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Do I need a business Idea before joining? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lsts8ji1-355a837d35cdb99c1e1c37be7acaa5e4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not necessarily! While having a specific idea can be helpful, it&#8217;s not a requirement. Your passion for food systems and entrepreneurial drive are more important. The program will equip you with the tools and guidance to develop and refine your business concept.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsts97cw-9958aa34a794f8df5e22a2e6129ca53d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsts97cw-9958aa34a794f8df5e22a2e6129ca53d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lsts97cw-9958aa34a794f8df5e22a2e6129ca53d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lsts97cw-9958aa34a794f8df5e22a2e6129ca53d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lsts97cw-9958aa34a794f8df5e22a2e6129ca53d av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Can I join the program with a team I am working with? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lstsa1rf-0fba09375176071f4e862ac25220be97 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The initial selection process for the Ideathon phase focuses on individual potential and working with individuals from other disciplines to ideate. However, if you&#8217;re selected for the Build-It phase (where teams are formed), you may have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow participants based on shared interests and skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-42okj-9a8433aaf00750a3947a80072a5fd388\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-42okj-9a8433aaf00750a3947a80072a5fd388{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-42okj-9a8433aaf00750a3947a80072a5fd388 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-42okj-9a8433aaf00750a3947a80072a5fd388 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-42okj-9a8433aaf00750a3947a80072a5fd388 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >If selected for the Build-It phase, can my team attend?<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3ahof-772a34d6811c020599223ce9ad4f10d3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Unfortunately, no. The Build-It phase involves only 10 participants chosen from the Ideathon phase. This allows for focused mentorship and personalized guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-4cwpb-19e03d9a395c65e15297b6ea346d584e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2gko7-fbb25ba94ea6e11ecca41b0958eb6806\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2gko7-fbb25ba94ea6e11ecca41b0958eb6806{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2gko7-fbb25ba94ea6e11ecca41b0958eb6806 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2gko7-fbb25ba94ea6e11ecca41b0958eb6806 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2gko7-fbb25ba94ea6e11ecca41b0958eb6806 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-55  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Will there be any start-up capital given to teams that participate? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2dhen-7f145844a22bacc34a4c87d76c4a1c4b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While the program doesn&#8217;t directly offer start-up capital, it equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to attract funding and investment in the future. Additional resources and funding opportunities might be explored during the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rxv7-f81c6be961806b522d5ddee5d9350ee3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1rxv7-f81c6be961806b522d5ddee5d9350ee3{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1rxv7-f81c6be961806b522d5ddee5d9350ee3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1rxv7-f81c6be961806b522d5ddee5d9350ee3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1rxv7-f81c6be961806b522d5ddee5d9350ee3 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Do I need to pay to be part of the program? Will I be paid to participate? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-13rcb-3ce6dca1ca43c0e92468404f4fd031ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, participation in the program is free! You won&#8217;t receive any financial compensation, but the rewards in terms of learning, growth, and potential impact are priceless.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lstsits0-cbc0df1b44ded2550b92ae82c8c5aebf\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lstsits0-cbc0df1b44ded2550b92ae82c8c5aebf{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lstsits0-cbc0df1b44ded2550b92ae82c8c5aebf .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lstsits0-cbc0df1b44ded2550b92ae82c8c5aebf .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lstsits0-cbc0df1b44ded2550b92ae82c8c5aebf av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is the expected time commitment for the program? <\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lstskm0p-3beb6e24c38725b39cc8e895e6b2d341 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While exact dates and formats may differ, you&#8217;ll need to be physically present at your university during the Ideathon and Build-It phases. Expect dedicated time for activities, workshops, and team collaboration.<br \/>\nRemember, these are just some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any further inquiries, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out! g.geria@starthubafrica.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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