Competition Format

Phase I - Preliminary Round

1. Online Registration

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   An application number is assigned to each registered team for identification purposes. This number is used for the online submission of competition entries.

2. Preliminary Pitching Days

   	-	Preliminary pitching day 1 : 25 March 2017
   	-	Preliminary pitching day 2 : 8 April 2017
   	-	The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis

3. Briefing session

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   Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams must send respective representatives to attend the session.

4. Presentation Submission

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   Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted before 20 March 2017

5. Preliminary Pitching Day

   	-	Attendance of the whole team is required
   	-	Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel.
   	-	The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel
   	-	10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round
   	-	All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement

Phase II - Final Round

1. Mentorship Program

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   Each finalist team is paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final.

2. Final Presentation

   	-	Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted before the final judging day
   	-	Attendance of the whole team is required
   	-	Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form.
   	-	The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel

3. Award Presentation Ceremony

   	-	The final 10 teams will be showcasing their projects
   	-	Top 3 teams will be announced
   	-	Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates