Innoventure’24
Innoventure —an enriching event featuring two phases. Phase 1 would feature enlightening guest lectures by esteemed startup founders. In Phase 2, participants would showcase their entrepreneurial prowess with timed presentations of innovative startup ideas, evaluated by judges.
Phase 1:
Participants will engage in an enlightening session with renowned startup founders and entrepreneurs. Leverage their invaluable insights to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, strategies, and anecdotes from the field. This phase aims to inspire and educate, laying a strong foundation for participants to comprehend the intricacies of startup development.
Phase 2:
In a designated time frame, participants will have to articulate their startup ideas, emphasizing uniqueness, feasibility, and market relevance. Best ideas and its presentations will be awarded.
RULES
1. Eligibility Criteria:
- Any business idea or venture in any industry is eligible for participation.
- Individuals / Teams of 2 or 3 can apply; however, each pitch will be judged independently.
2. Application and Selection Process:
- Participants must submit an online application outlining their business idea, its viability, and potential impact in PPT format.
- Submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee based on innovation, market potential, and feasibility.
- Selected participants will be notified and invited to pitch at the event.
3. Presentation Guidelines:
- Each pitch will be limited to a 5-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
- Presentations should cover the business model, target market, revenue streams, and growth projections.
- Visual aids (slides, prototypes) are allowed and encouraged, but not compulsory.
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4. Judging Criteria:
- Judges will evaluate pitches based on innovation, market demand, scalability, financial viability, and presentation quality.
- Each judge will score pitches independently, and the average score will determine the winners.
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5. Panel of Judges :
- The panel will consist of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts and professors.
- Judges will ask questions, offer feedback, and make investment offers during the pitches to test your reactions and responses and bargaining skills.
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6. Event Logistics:
- The schedule will include multiple pitch sessions, breaks, and networking opportunities.
- The order of pitches will be determined randomly.
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7. Code of Conduct:
- Participants must maintain professionalism and respect towards judges, organizers, and fellow participants.
- Any disruptive behavior or violation of the code of conduct may lead to disqualification.
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8. Miscellaneous:
- Participants must adhere to all event rules and instructions provided by the organizers.
- The decision of the judges and organizers is final and binding.
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After registering for this event, for Abstract Submission.
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