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Automation and Streamlining of the CJD Business Awards Process by Tekru Technologies

Since 2008, the Center for Young Business Leaders, CJD Tunisia, has played a significant role in promoting entrepreneurship and leadership among young Tunisian executives. One of the flagship events organized by CJD Tunisia is the CJD Business Awards, an awards program aimed at highlighting the exceptional achievements of young leaders in business development, initiative, creativity, and innovation. The CJD Business Awards provide winners with a unique opportunity for visibility, support, and networking within CJD and its partners.

The objectives of the CJD Tunisia project are manifold:

  • To reward young Tunisian leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the development of their businesses.
  • To promote the initiative and originality of entrepreneurial projects.
  • To promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the community of young business leaders in Tunisia.
Project Information

Client

CJD Business Awards
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Service

Site web

Industry

Entrepreneurship / Event Planning

Challenges Faced

To achieve these ambitious objectives, CJD Tunisia had to overcome several challenges, including:

  • Organizing a prestigious and highly visible event.
  • Selecting the laureates from a pool of talented candidates.
  • Ensuring strong publicity for the laureates and the event as a whole.
  • Providing meaningful support and networking opportunities for the laureates.

Project Goals

The objectives of the CJD Tunisia project are manifold:

  • To reward young Tunisian leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the development of their businesses.
  • To promote the initiative and originality of entrepreneurial projects.
  • To promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the community of young business leaders in Tunisia.

Proposed Solutions

To address these challenges, CJD Tunisia enlisted the help of Tekru Technologies, specializing in web development. The solution provided by Tekru Technologies included:

  • Creation of the informative website: Tekru Technologies developed a dedicated website for the CJD Business Awards, providing candidates and participants with essential information about the event, eligibility criteria, and the selection process steps.
  • Registration platform: Tekru Technologies set up an online registration platform, offering candidates the ability to submit their applications in a straightforward and efficient manner. The platform also allowed candidates to complete their applications in multiple stages and submit them at their convenience.
  • Jury platform:A dedicated platform was created for jury members. This automated platform streamlined the pre-selection process of candidates as well as the management of the live pitch day. Automatic notifications kept candidates informed at every stage of the process.
  • Automation of communications: The platforms developed by Tekru Technologies incorporated communication automation mechanisms, including email and SMS reminders for candidates with incomplete applications. This automation simplified the process for candidates while maintaining effective tracking.
  • Hosting and Technical Support: Tekru Technologies provided hosting for all the platforms and ensured continuous technical support throughout the event period, including during the registration and selection phase, as well as after the event to ensure smooth operation.

Technologies Used

For the CJD Business Awards project in Tunisia, Tekru Technologies opted for a set of modern technologies to achieve the client’s objectives. The technical choices included:

  • Next.js: The use of Next.js, a web development framework based on React, enabled the creation of a high-performance and responsive website for the CJD Business Awards. This technology facilitated server-side rendering, thereby improving page loading speed and the user experience.
  • Typescript : The project’s code was written in TypeScript, a statically typed programming language that provides type checking. This contributed to code robustness and early error detection, ensuring the site’s stability.
  • MySQL database: The SQL database was used to store and manage essential project data, providing a reliable structure for information about candidates, laureates, and jury members.
  • API GraphQL: The adoption of GraphQL APIs simplified communication between different parts of the project, providing flexibility in data retrieval while minimizing network overhead.

Results

The collaboration between CJD Tunisia and Tekru Technologies has produced significant results for the CJD Business Awards in Tunisia :

  • Process efficiency: The developed platforms made the registration and selection process more efficient, simplifying the lives of candidates and jurors.
  • Automatic notifications: Automatic notifications allowed candidates to stay informed at every stage, thereby improving process transparency.
  • Event success: The CJD Business Awards have continued to successfully promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Tunisia, with the assistance of Tekru Technologies.

Conclusion

The CJD Business Awards in Tunisia, in partnership with Tekru Technologies, has become a major catalyst for entrepreneurship and leadership among young business executives. This case study highlights how Tekru Technologies contributed to the success of this prestigious event that celebrates young leaders and entrepreneurship in Tunisia.