growMore

growMore is a dynamic platform tailored to empower startups, providing a unique blend of networking, educational resources, and comprehensive support services. This platform serves as a centralized hub where entrepreneurs can seamlessly connect with investors, mentors, and like-minded peers. Leveraging advanced AI-driven matchmaking, growMore facilitates meaningful connections and fosters a thriving ecosystem for startups to learn, collaborate, and succeed.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Demo
• Installation
• Usage
• Dependencies
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Networking Hub
• Educational Resources
• Support System
• Comprehensive EcoSystem

Demo

Grow.More.1.mp4

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Python installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.

Before running growMore, you will need an OpenAI API key if the project utilizes OpenAI's services. You can obtain an API key by registering on the OpenAI platform.

Setup

• Clone the repository:

  git clone https://github.com/your-username/growMore.git

Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend/

2. Installation of node packages

   yarn

3. Running the frontend:

   yarn run dev

Backend

1. Navigate to backend folder

   cd backend/

2. Creating and Activating the virtual environment

   python3 -m venv .venv
   source .venv/bin/activate

3. Installing required python packages

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Running the backend server:

   python3 manage.py runserver

Usage

Networking Hub

• Connect with potential investors, mentors, and collaborators in the startup ecosystem.
• Explore tailored matches based on your startup's goals, industry, and preferences.

Educational Resources

• Access a rich array of educational content, including guides, workshops, and webinars.
• Enhance your skills, stay informed about industry trends, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Support System

• Receive personalized mentorship and strategic guidance from experienced professionals.
• Access funding opportunities, workshops, and services to support your startup's growth journey.

Comprehensive Ecosystem

• Navigate seamlessly from networking to learning and support within a single, integrated platform.
• Leverage growMore's holistic approach for a well-rounded and accelerated startup experience.

Dependencies

• Vite
• React Router
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• React Icons
• TS Particles
• Typed.js
• Django
• Django Rest Framework

Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance and improve growMore! Feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests. Please adhere to our Code of Conduct.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.