What this event involves
Teams pitch an original product, service or solution to a panel of judges — the problem, the solution, the audience, the business model and the numbers.
No prototype needed; the idea may be presented conceptually, but the questions afterwards are real.
The key facts
- Date
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026
- Time slot
- Slot 1 · 10:00 AM
- Studio
- Dance Room
- Team
- 3 participants
- Duration
- 5–7 minute pitch
- Entry limit
- 1 team per school
What to bring or prepare
- Their own PowerPoint presentation
Key rules
- 1Teams of 3 participants, one team per school.
- 2The pitch must run 5–7 minutes and cover the problem, solution, target audience, USP, business model, pricing and future scope.
- 3Teams must answer the judges' questions after presenting.
- 4Report at least 15 minutes before the scheduled slot; no changes to the presentation once the competition begins.
- 5Plagiarism or copying an existing business idea without originality may lead to disqualification.
Judges' decisions shall be final and binding. See general rules
Judging criteria
- Innovation & originality25
- Problem identification & solution20
- Business feasibility & practicality20
- Presentation skills & communication15
- Response to judges' questions10
- Teamwork & confidence10
- Total100
Entering this event?
Each registration form covers up to three events. Entries close 29th August 2026.