About UpStart
Over the weekend, you will work as a team of 4 to create and develop your own project into a “business”. Come up with your idea, create your prototype, build your business plan and pitch it to a panel of experienced judges!
More info: LINK TO NOTION DASHBOARD COMING SOON
Requirements
Deliverables
During this competition, you will need to build the following:
- A Business Model Canvas,
- A prototype,
- A pitch deck
Your final deliverable has to be a PDF. For more information, take a look at: https://www.notion.so/gces/UpStart-Dashboard-2e3d2a56338249959e687b27c735a05a
Prizes
First Place
1200$ from GCES
Second Place
700$ from GCES
Third Place
400$ from GCES
Sustainability Prize
25$ UberEats Gift Card/person
WEB3 Prize
Awarded to a project that incorporates either Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Technology or Virtual/Augmented Reality. 25$ UberEats Gift Card/person
Fan Favourite
Awarded to the project with the most likes. 1 backpack per team member.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
UpStart Panel of Judges
Judging Criteria
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Sustainability
Sustainable initiatives presented in the project -
The Idea
- Answers a clear problem - Innovative and creative - Presents a clear value proposition - Viable and feasible (technically, financially, conceptually) -
Business plan & Strategy
- Communicates the impact of the solution on the industry - Discusses project financials (ex: revenue streams) - Well-defined market and consumer - Potential for growth & scalability or commercialization potential of the idea -
Mockup
- Clear and logical design - Has a clear and detailed mockup of the prototype using any software (ex: Adobe, Unity, Figma, Drawing, AutoCAD,...) -
Presentation
- Communicates in a clear, confident and concise manner - Clarity of the components and characteristics of the provided solution idea - Answers questions confidently with profound knowledge of solution - Enthusiastic & passionate about the idea -
Overall Execution
- Pitch is professional and presents all necessary information - How likely would you invest in the project?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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