Important Notice

Important Notice

Winning Teams


Teams Advancing to the Final Round


Final Round Submission Guidelines

1.Submission Materials:

Each participating team is required to submit two documents: a PowerPoint (PPT) and an A1 Poster.

Specifications:

1) The submitted files must be named in the format “Project Title + University Name”.

By submitting, you agree that your work may be used for future promotional displays and events.

PPT Requirements:

On 15 December 2024, each team will present their PPT in front of the judges, delivering a 5-minute presentation to introduce their entrepreneurial project.

The judges will evaluate your performance on the day of the finals based on the following dimensions:

1 Entrepreneurial Team: Focus on diversity in team composition, clarity of member roles, and demonstration of collaborative capabilities.

2 Technology Integration: Explain how your business idea leverages innovative technology. It is crucial to elucidate the technological aspect of your solution, emphasizing its uniqueness and its role in solving the identified problem.

3 Social lmpact and Benefits: Highlight the measurable impact your business idea will have on society or the targeted community. Emphasize the positive outcomes and benefits your solution brings, whether it involves improving lives, creating jobs, or fostering social change.

4 Current Pain Points and Future Plans: Precisely identify and analyze the core issues and challenges facing the project currently. Propose initial solutions or mitigation measures for these problems, demonstrating a problem-solving mindset. Present your implementation strategies and future plans, Include a roadmap outlining how you intend to execute the idea, incorporating milestones, partnerships, and any further development plans.

Specifications:

1) PPT Slide Dimension: 16:9. Any PPT template is acceptable.

2) PPT Display Language: English or bilingual (Chinese and English)

3) Presentation Language: English or Chinese.

3) No animation effects or video playback may be included in the PPT.

4) The PPT must be limited to a maximum of 5 pages.

5) File Size: Maximum 10MB.

Any submissions exceeding these limits or violating the stated requirements will be considered a breach of rules, resulting in disqualification.

 

A1 Poster Requirements:

Each participant is required to prepare an A1-sized poster, which will be shared with the judges in advance to ensure they have a thorough understanding of your project prior to the presentation. Therefore, your poster should provide a comprehensive overview of your entrepreneurial idea or concept.

Meanwhile, the posters will be printed and displayed near the venue on the day of the finals. This will foster interaction among industry professionals, academics, and students.

Specifications:

1) Template:  There is no restriction on the content or layout of the Poster. You are encouraged to exercise your creativity to fully showcase your project.

2) Size: A1

3) File Format: PDF

4) File Size: Minimum 3MB, Maximum 100MB

2.Evaluation Criteria: 

Each team will have a 5-minute opportunity to present their project, followed by a further 5 minutes to respond to questions from the judges. Projects classified into same track will be assigned to the same venue, where 20 competing teams will compete for one first prize, three second prizes, six third prizes, and ten excellence prizes based on their performance.

*Please note that the Poster will not be included in the evaluation.

3.Submission Deadline: 

PPT and Poster submissions must be completed by 23:59 on 11 December.

Please note that submissions cannot be altered once submitted.

4.Submission Method:

Please visit the following link to upload your PPT and Poster: https://box.xjtlu.edu.cn/u/d/f4116b275a8c4b01990e/


Teams Advancing to the Second Round

 


Second Round Submission Guidelines

1. Submission

Each participating team is required to submit a video that closely relates to the competition theme and your project. The video should adhere to the following specifications:

– Format: MP4

– Duration: No longer than 5 minutes

– File Size: Less than 500MB

– File Naming: Please name the file using the format “Project Title + School Name.” If team members are from multiple institutions, kindly indicate all relevant university names.

-Language Requirement: We accept video submissions in either English or Chinese; however, we encourage you to submit videos in English.

Please note that there are no restrictions on the style of your video submission. Whether you choose a creative or formal approach, the primary requirement is that it effectively addresses the four key dimensions mentioned as below. We also encourage members of the participating teams to appear in front of the camera.

2. Evaluation Criteria

The judging panel will assess submissions based on four key dimensions:

Scalability: Does the project have the potential to expand in terms of production and market outreach?

Competitive Advantage: Does the project possess distinct competitive advantages, such as proprietary technology, strong partnerships, intellectual property, or a unique business model?

Financial Forecast: Are the financial projections for the project realistic and based on well-researched assumptions?

Investment Potential: Is there a viable exit strategy for potential investors?

3. Final Round Selection

The top 60 teams will progress to the final round, where they will receive feedback from the judges, be awarded prizes, and have the opportunity for face-to-face communication with potential investors.

4. Submission Deadline

Video submissions must be completed by 23:59 on 20 November.

5. Submission Method

Please submit your videos via the following link: https://box.xjtlu.edu.cn/u/d/4f43eb6f48e54c2eb2ca/

 


Announcement of Teams Advancing to the Second Round

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all teams for their enthusiastic participation in the competition. We anticipate that the teams successfully advancing to the second round will be announced via email on 5th November. Additionally, those teams moving forward will receive detailed requirements regarding the submission of their work for the second round.

 


Extension of Submission Deadline to **15th October 2024**

Recently, we received a significant number of submissions along with requests for an extension. Additionally, we have been made aware that some international participants encountered technical issues while uploading their registration forms and submissions. We are actively addressing these concerns.

To ensure that all interested students have the opportunity to showcase their talents. We recognise the substantial time and effort each participant has dedicated to preparing their works, and we want to provide additional time for everyone to refine and submit their best results.

After thorough discussion, we are pleased to inform all teams that we will extend the first-round submission deadline to **15th October 2024**.

For those who have already submitted their entries, if you wish to update or modify your submission, please ensure that your revised documents are submitted before the new deadline. We encourage all participants to take this opportunity to optimise their entries for a greater chance of success in the competition.

Following the new deadline on 15th October, we will begin the review process for all submissions, with the aim of enhancing the quality of the competition and providing a robust platform for innovative entrepreneurial exchange. Please note that this is a one-time extension for the first-round submission deadline, and the dates for the second and final round will remain unchanged.