Teams may consist of one (1) to three (3) students.
Teams may be interdisciplinary.
During registration, teams much submit a maximum of 500 words describing their innovative idea or business.
The registration deadline is April 2, 2021. No submissions will be allowed after this date.
Workshops are optional for all teams.
Teams must create a three (3) to five (5) minute pitch to present to judges on April 21, 2021.
Teams must participate in the five (5) minute question-answer session after the pitch.
All Teams will present their idea via Zoom!
Submissions
When students register for the CIC, they will be required to submit no more than 500 words describing their innovation.
Submissions should be well written, organized, and address key points.
Entries should represent an innovative yet practical idea. The goal is to have the judges react by asking themselves, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Teams are encouraged to back up their claims with research or market facts. While this is encouraged, it is not mandatory for participation.
Teams will prepare a 3-5-minute pitch to present to the judging panel on April 21, 2021. Visual aids are welcomed and encouraged.
Each pitch will be followed by a five-minute question-answer session with the judging panel, who are free to ask for clarification or justification they need.
Teams
Teams will consist of one (1) to three (3) students in good standing.
Open to all GHC students in any degree program.
Students are encouraged to team up with students of other majors.
Teams must appoint a Team Captain. The Captain will be the main point of contact for the team.
Single person teams will be considered the Team Captain when registering for the event.
Teams are encouraged to create a visual aid for the pitch portion of the Challenge.
Judging
The judging panel will consist of five (5) experts from the Corporate and Entrepreneurship business sectors.
The judging panel will be given five (5) minutes for a question-answer session in which they are free to ask clarifying questions.
Pitches will be judged on five criteria: innovation, creativity, viability, how it fills a market need, and presentation enthusiasm and passion.
