Instant mentor matches for student microgrid projects, no gatekeeping.
University students developing renewable energy microgrids for events struggle with time constraints from classes and a lack of energy sector mentors who take them seriously.
GridGuru connects university students with vetted renewable energy mentors who understand time-crunched student projects. Students create project profiles, get AI-matched mentors, and schedule quick video sessions with progress tracking. Mentors provide bite-sized advice tailored to campus events, saving weeks of trial-and-error.
University students and student teams building renewable energy microgrids for campus events
Student-only focus with 'quick-win' mentoring sessions under 30 mins, unlike generic platforms ignoring academic constraints.
supportive/friendly
Guided form to input event details, components, and challenges for mentor matching.
Matches students to mentors based on project type, expertise, and availability.
Calendar integration for 15-30 min video calls with auto-reminders.
Shared dashboard for action items, milestones, and mentor feedback.
Searchable profiles with student project success stories.
In-app messaging for follow-ups between sessions.
Curated PDFs/videos from mentors on common pitfalls.
Post-session reviews to improve matches.
Match teams to mentors for collaborative sessions.
Faster matches and longer sessions for pro users.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
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| role | text | No |
| university | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| description | text | Yes |
| event_date | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| expertise | text[] | Yes |
| availability | timestamp[] | Yes |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| mentor_id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| scheduled_at | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate project profile
/api/matchesGet mentor matches for project
/api/bookingsSchedule session
/api/bookings/:idUpdate booking status
/api/mentorsSearch mentors
/api/dashboardFetch user progress
No priority matching
Solo users only
Up to 5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 1% | $27 | $324 |
| Month 6 | 1,500 | 3% | $1,215 | $14,580 |
Skip the gatekeepers—match with experts for your event project in minutes, designed for busy uni schedules.
Post in university renewable clubs on Reddit/Discord (r/renewableenergy, campus Discords), DM 20 student leads from recent hackathon winners via LinkedIn, offer free Pro for testimonials. Follow up with personalized project advice to convert.
Broad expertise
No student focus, long commitments
Quick, cheap sessions for time-poor students
On-demand calls
No matching or project tracking
Tailored renewable + student matching
Network effects from growing mentor database exclusive to student microgrids, plus user-generated success templates.
Rising campus sustainability mandates + cheaper solar hardware make student projects boom post-2023 grants.
Low mentor signup
Seed with 10 personal contacts, incentive first 50
AI matching inaccuracy
Fallback manual curation + user feedback loop
Slow conversions
Free tier + viral uni shares
Success: 80% confirm pain + WOYBP
Success: 50 signups
Success: 10 paid users
Success: 20% MoM growth
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