How to Create a Program and Customize Its Content

1. Log in to Your Account: Once logged in, you'll be directed to the dashboard.

2. Access the Workspaces Menu: On the left-hand side of the dashboard, click on the "Workspaces" menu.

3. Create a New Workspace or Select an Existing Workspace: Choose the workspace where you want to create the program.

4. Create a platform: if you don't already have one to host your program,

• Logo: Upload your platform's logo, which will be visible on the platform website.
• Platform Title: Enter a name for your platform to identify it. The title will be visible as the Site Title in the user browser and on search engines.
• Email: This is the default admin email. This email will receive all platform notifications.
• Default Language: Select the primary language for your platform. You can always add more and make it multilingual.
• Timezone: Choose the appropriate timezone. This will affect the deadlines of your programs. You can later select the timezone on a program level.
• Platform URL: Set the URL for your platform. The default format is a sub-domain; YOUR-SELECTED-NAME.untapinnovate.com, but you can opt for a custom domain based on your subscription plan.

5. To Create a Program inside your Platform

• Go to Programs
• Click + New Program
• Choose Program Title: You will be directed to the program’s management page with a default name “New Program (draft)” that you can simply edit to change. 

6. Manage Your Program

You will begin with two main tabs at the top of your program management page: "About" and "First Round".

• Under the "About" tab, you can configure all settings related to your program's landing page. This includes adding a program description, setting visibility options, uploading images, and providing essential information for participants.
• The "First Round" tab allows you to structure the program's process. Here, you can build submission forms, design evaluation forms, set up automated messaging, and more. For programs with multiple rounds, you can add additional rounds by selecting the "Add Round" button in the top right corner and configure each round’s specific settings.

About the Program Tab

Once you've finalized your program's title, you can proceed to enter the following details:

• Program Slug: Define the URL of your program; the part that comes after your platform domain and appears in the browser address bar.
• About Section Title: Set the title for the "About" section.
• Program Description: Add a detailed description of your program, with the option to include images and format your text.
• Main Image: Upload the primary image for your program.
• Program Visibility: Choose from the following visibility options:
  • Invited Only (only those you invite will be able to access the program)
  • Private (visible only to registered platform participants)
  • Public (visible to anyone visiting the program URL)
• Program Type: Specify the type of program (e.g., competition, hackathon, award).
• Program Sector: Mention the industry or sector the program is related to. Think of sectors like tags you assign to your program for better categorization.
• Countdown: Activate a countdown. You can set it as the date of the deadline for submissions and customize the text that will display above it for as long as the countdown is running, and you can set as well the text that appears after the date has passed.
• Options:
  • Enable or disable the option to display submissions on the program page.
  • Show or hide the number of views the program has received.

Customizing Additional Sections 

The following sections are created by default, and can be edited, renamed, reordered, or deleted as needed, providing flexibility to share more detailed information on the program's page:

• Objectives: Describe the main goals of the program.


• Prizes: Detail any awards or incentives for participants.
• Eligibility Criteria: Define the requirements for participation.
• Judging Criteria: Explain how submissions will be evaluated.
• Sponsors: Mention any partners or sponsors for the program.
• Timeline: Share important dates and milestones for the program.
• FAQs: Provide answers to common questions participants might have.

You can also add custom sections to the program's page to share any additional information you find valuable, ensuring the program details are tailored to your specific needs.

Note: reordering sections is done by holding the section tab with your mouse, moving it to the target order, and then releasing it.

Another Note: every content/setting change you make while creating/managing your program gets to be saved automatically. You get those green "Saved" notices on the top left corner every time you make a change. You can save intentionally by clicking on "Save", but rest assured that even if you forgot to click on Save, your changes will be saved automatically.

To publish your program, simply toggle the slider next to the eye icon. When it turns green, your program is live. You can return it to the Draft status and make it disappear from your platform by clicking on it again. Green means published. Grey means draft.