Competition Format

Phase I - Preliminary Round

1. Online Registration

   -	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 : 14 March 2020
   -	Preliminary pitching day 2 : 28 March 2020
   -	The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis

3. Briefing session

   -	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

   -	Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 11:00am 28 February 2020

5. Preliminary Pitching Day

   -	Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend.
   -	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

   -	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 on or before 11:00am 8 May 2020
   -	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 top teams will be showcasing their projects
   -	Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates