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

• 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?