Startup Universe: Where Ideas Ignite and Innovators Unite!

Startup_Universe is a Next.js platform where entrepreneurs can submit their startup ideas for virtual pitch competitions, browse other pitches, and gain exposure through a clean, minimalistic design for a smooth user experience. This repository contains the source code and setup instructions for building the platform.

🔥 Features

• Live Content API: Displays the latest startup ideas dynamically on the homepage using Sanity's Content API.
• GitHub Authentication: Easy login via GitHub.
• Pitch Submission: Users can submit their ideas with title, description, category, and multimedia links.
• Browse Pitches: Filter and view startup ideas by category.
• Pitch Details Page: Detailed view of any pitch, including multimedia.
• User Profile: List of pitches submitted by a user.
• Editor Picks: Admins can highlight top ideas via Sanity Studio.
• Views Counter: Tracks pitch popularity through views.
• Search: Efficiently search for pitches.
• Minimalistic Design: Fresh UI with essential pages for a seamless experience.

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⚙️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19, Next.js 15, TailwindCSS, ShadCN, TypeScript
• Backend: Sanity (CMS)
• Authentication: GitHub OAuth

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🤸 Quick Start

Follow these steps to set up the project on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Git
• Node.js (v16 or above)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

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🚀 Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/manohar4229/Startup_Universe.git
   cd Startup_Universe

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

   Create a new file named .env.local in the root of the project and add the following:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_PROJECT_ID=<your_project_id>
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_DATASET=<your_dataset>
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_API_VERSION='vX'
   SANITY_TOKEN=<your_sanity_token>
   
   AUTH_SECRET=<auth_secret>
   AUTH_GITHUB_ID=<github_client_id>
   AUTH_GITHUB_SECRET=<github_client_secret>
   

   Replace the placeholder values with your credentials. You can get them by creating a new project on Sanity.

4. Run the Project

   npm run dev

   Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the app.

   🌐 Live Demo Check out the live app here: Startup Universe

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Happy Coding! 🚀