What are the judging criteria?

For the selection of ideas jury members take the following six criteria into account:

Business or Market Potential

  • Does the proposition address a real pain?
  • Is there a clearly identified customer segment?
  • Is there an opportunity to expand in other markets?

Job Potential or Social Impact

  • Does this business have the potential for strong growth and create jobs doing so?
  • Does it address an important environmental or social issue?

Innovation or Technology Potential

  • Is there strong new technology?
  • Is there a strong new business model?
  • Or an idea with existing technology/business model

Climate Impact

  • Is there a significant climate impact?
  • Is the climate impact significant in this business sector?

Strength Management Team

  • Is there entrepreneurial spirit in the team?
  • How complete is the team for the task at hand?

Quality of Pitch

  • How compelling was the pitch?

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