WeSpare_Mobile App Development

Project scope
Categories
Mobile app development Software developmentSkills
financial technology (fintech) mobile application development prioritizationWeSpare is a social fintech platform that helps individuals and communities achieve their financial goals but providing a system to access interest-free funds and an effective savings mechanism. Our MVP prototype is under development, and we are seeking collaboration with students to accelerate this process.
The goal of this project is to refine and develop key features of our platform. Students will assist in the following areas:
- Familiarizing themselves with our mission, target users, and platform goals.
- Identifying and prioritizing essential features to include in our MVP.
- Assisting with front-end and/or back-end development tasks.
- Documenting their process and providing recommendations for future iterations.
By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:
- Understanding of WeSpare's mission, user needs, and platform objectives.
- Identification and prioritization of key MVP features.
- Implementation of specific front-end and back-end components.
- Documentation of their development process and code.
- Recommendations for future platform improvements.
Final deliverables should include:
- A detailed report summarizing the tasks completed and insights gained.
- A presentation showcasing their work and recommendations.
- Any code or assets developed as part of the project.
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
WeSpare offers a secure online platform that provides access to interest-free capital by creating a community-based savings and cash advance system (ROSCA) where members of the same group save to take turns receiving the pooled funds to individuals and communities who are underserved by the dominant (or traditional) financial institutions.
Each member of a Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA) saves every week, 2 weeks or month a predetermined amount and a different member receives the total funds without any interest to meet financial needs.