Build real-world computer engineering projects that bridge uni theory to industry reality.
University Computer Engineering curricula deliver abstract, disconnected courses lacking practical real-world context, frustrating students expecting hands-on learning like their prior industry-connected experiences.
EngiForge provides curriculum-aligned project templates with step-by-step guides, auto-feedback checkers, and portfolio builders. Students tackle hands-on challenges like embedded systems or IoT prototypes without needing physical hardware. It turns abstract courses into practical portfolios employers love.
19-20 year-old computer engineering students in state universities with prior hands-on work experience in programming or hardware (e.g., from Brazil)
Tailored for state uni CE students with prior experience—projects mimic Brazilian tech firm workflows, with peer reviews from similar backgrounds.
supportive
Browse 50+ guided projects matched to common CE courses.
Instant code/hardware sim feedback on submissions.
One-click export of completed projects to GitHub/LinkedIn.
Dashboard showing course-aligned completion and skill gaps.
Anonymous feedback from other students on projects.
Short explainer videos for each project step.
Timed contests with leaderboards.
Upload your own project specs for grading.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| uni | text | Yes |
| course_year | int | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| course_match | text | No |
| difficulty | int | No |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | Yes |
| feedback | text | Yes |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| submission_id | uuid | No |
| reviewer_id | uuid | No |
| comment | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/projectsList projects by course
/api/projects/:idGet project details
/api/submissionsSubmit project for grading
/api/submissions/:id/gradeRun auto-grader
/api/reviewsSubmit peer review
/api/user/progressGet user dashboard
No peer review
Up to 5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 2% | $140 | $1,680 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 5% | $2,100 | $25,200 |
Hands-on CE challenges that match your courses—build, grade, showcase in hours, not weeks.
Post in Brazilian CE Reddit/Discord groups (r/brasilCE, uni Discords) with free project access; DM 50 students from target unis via LinkedIn; offer beta discounts to first responders.
Large hardware project library
No course alignment or grading
Uni-specific + auto-feedback
Certificates
Generic, not CE-focused
Practical, portfolio-first
User-generated project data + peer network effects for better reviews.
Rising remote learning post-COVID + Brazil tech boom needs skilled grads fast.
Low adoption in free tier
Aggressive free project hooks
Grader accuracy issues
Start with simple checks, iterate
Content creation bottleneck
Seed with 20 projects, crowdsource
Success: 70% interested in $35/mo
Success: 20% completion rate
Success: 500 signups
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