Judging Criteria
- Alignment with Competition Theme (20 points)
- Depth of understanding of the competition theme and its relevance to the proposed solution
- Incorporation of principles of sustainability, equity, and social impact into the proposed solution
- Innovation and Creativity (25 points)
- Originality and uniqueness of the proposed solution
- Use of novel approaches, technologies, or methodologies
- Potential to disrupt existing practices or offer transformative change
- Technical Feasibility and Viability (20 points)
- Soundness of the technical approach and underlying principles
- Feasibility of implementation within the given constraints and resources
- Consideration of scalability, sustainability, and long-term viability
- Potential for Impact (25 points)
- Ability of the proposed solution to address the identified problem or challenge
- Magnitude and breadth of the potential positive impact on society, the environment, or specific communities
- Consideration of unintended consequences and mitigation strategies
- Clarity and Quality of Presentation (10 points)
- Effectiveness of the pitch in communicating the key aspects of the solution
- Use of visual aids, data visualizations, and other supporting materials
- Overall organization, coherence, and persuasiveness of the presentation