Technical Assessment

Following the initial application review, eligible applicants undergo a technical assessment to determine their readiness for the fellowship.

The assessment evaluates both the applicant and the proposed project.

Areas assessed include:

Technical Competency

Applicants demonstrate their understanding of:

• Programming concepts
• Software engineering practices
• AI or machine learning (where applicable)
• Databases
• APIs
• Cloud or deployment technologies
• Version control

Project Readiness

Reviewers assess:

• Project maturity
• Technical feasibility
• Architecture
• Implementation approach
• Resource requirements
• Deployment readiness

Problem Understanding

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of:

• The problem being solved
• Target users
• Existing solutions
• Value proposition

The technical assessment may include portfolio reviews, code reviews, demonstrations, or technical discussions depending on the applicant's project.