Judging Criteria

VENTURE CONCEPT

• How would you rate the level of innovation in this concept?
• Overall, how viable would you consider this venture proposal?
• Were you able to understand the value proposition clearly?
• Does this concept have the potential to make a big impact?
• Does the team demonstrate that they understand their market/industry?
• How well do you think this venture would be able to compete in the marketplace?

PRESENTATION

• How compelling (confident, energetic, convincing) was the presentation?
• Did the presentation adequately focus on key aspects of the venture given the limited time frame?
• How persuasive was the team that they could succeed with this venture?
• Did the team appear professional and well prepared?
• How well did the team demonstrate a full understanding of the venture?
• Did the team demonstrate group agreement and cohesion?

WRITTEN PLAN (not applicable for Elevator Pitch Round)

• Does the plan adequately address all key aspects of the venture?
• How well researched is the plan?
• Based on the plan, is this team “doing all the right things” to make this venture a success?
• How well does the plan show vision with a roadmap of milestones to get there?
• Is the plan written clearly?
• How professional are the design and layout of the plan?