All groups will be submitting their video pitch before the finale days. Judges will then shortlist 8 groups per track to pitch in the semi-final. ALL pitches would be conducted in English. Each team will be given 6 minutes for their pitch and 4 minutes for Q&A with the judges.

Preliminary Pitch:
All teams to submit their video recording

Semi-Final Pitch:
8 shortlisted teams per track to compete among each other

Grand Finale:
3 shortlisted teams per track to compete together for the champion, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entrepreneurship and Creativity 25%

Competitive advantage over the market

Potential to disrupt the industry

Market Potential, Business Model and Defensibility 30%

Profitability and sustainability of business model

Scalability of solution

Social Impact 30%

User understanding

Design Thinking Tools Application

Pitch 15%

Ability to convey vision

Public speaking techniques