Evaluation Criteria for the Projects Selection

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Entrepreneurship Project

Proposal Evaluation
Final Pitch Scoring

Proposal Evaluation

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Innovation & Market Potential	20	Uniqueness of product/service Unmet market need/opportunity Competitive advantage
Business Model & Strategy	20	Viability and scalability Revenue generation potential Marketing and growth strategies
Technical/Operational Feasibility	15	Product development capabilities Resource access and supply chain Operational efficiency
Financial Planning	15	Financial projections and assumptions Cost management Funding requirements
Team	10	Relevant expertise of team Effective delegation and division of labor
Social/Environmental Impact	10	Sustainability alignment Societal/community benefits Ethical business practices
Risk Analysis	10	Risk identification Risk mitigation strategies Adaptability of business model
Total	100

Final Pitch Scoring

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Product/Service Pitch	25	Convincing value proposition Clear articulation of customer pain points
Market Opportunity	10	Robust market analysis Competitive landscape understanding
Business Model	10	Revenue generation strategy Operational and scalability planning
Financial Projections	5	Realistic financial assumptions Funding utilization plan
Presentation Delivery	25	Clarity and organization Enthusiasm and persuasiveness
Q&A Handling	25	Ability to address concerns Evidence of deep market/product knowledge
Total	100

Innovation Project (Research)

Proposal Evaluation
Final Pitch Scoring

Proposal Evaluation

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Scientific/Technical Merit	25	Novelty of the research idea/approach Potential for significant advancement Soundness of proposed methodology
Potential Impact	20	Relevance to real-world challenges Applicability and scalability Alignment with sustainability goals
Feasibility	15	Capability of team to execute Access to required resources Risk identification and mitigation
Project Planning	15	Clarity and organization of plan Realistic timelines and milestones Effective task delegation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration	10	Integration of diverse expertise Evidence of synergistic teamwork Knowledge sharing across disciplines
Ethical Considerations	10	Adherence to ethical guidelines Comprehensive risk assessment Responsible innovation strategies
Outreach and Knowledge Transfer	5	Plan for disseminating outcomes Educational/public engagement
Total	100

Final Pitch Scoring

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Problem Statement & Significance	15	Clear articulation of research problem/question Importance and relevance of the problem
Innovation & Scientific Merit	20	Novelty and creativity of the proposed approach Potential for significant scientific advancement
Methodology	15	Soundness and feasibility of methods Capability to execute the planned work
Impact Potential	10	Prospects for real-world applications Alignment with sustainability goals
Presentation Delivery	20	Logical flow and organization of content Effective use of visual aids
Q&A Handling	20	Ability to address questions and concerns Depth of understanding demonstrated
Total	100

Innovation Project (Art and Creation)

Proposal Evaluation
Final Pitch Scoring

Proposal Evaluation

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Artistic/Creative Vision & Originality	25	Creativity and innovation of concept/themes Coherence of artistic/creative approach Potential for artistic/creative excellence
Cultural Relevance & Impact	20	Significance to cultural/social discourse Expansion of perspectives and dialogue Representation of diverse voices
Production Planning	15	Feasibility of project implementation Realistic timeline and resource allocation Venue/space/media considerations
Artistic Team Qualifications	15	Demonstrated skills and talent Relevant training, education, experience Track record of creative accomplishments
Community Engagement	10	Opportunities for public interaction Educational/outreach initiatives Accessibility considerations
Marketing & Dissemination	10	Strategies for promotion and visibility Distribution and exhibition planning Revenue generation/social impact potential
Interdisciplinary Connections	5	Integration of diverse art forms Fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration
Total	100

Final Pitch Scoring

Criteria	Max Score	Notes
Artistic Vision & Concept	15	Clarity and coherence of creative vision Originality and innovation of artistic concept
Production Design	15	Quality of artistic renderings/samples/prototypes Viability of production plans and logistics
Audience Experience	10	Ability to engage and captivate the audience Interactivity and participation opportunities
Cultural Relevance & Impact	10	Significance to cultural discourse Representation of diverse perspectives
Marketability & Sustainability	5	Strategies for promotion and distribution Revenue generation and funding plans
Presentation Delivery	25	Clarity and organization of the pitch Enthusiasm and confidence of presenters
Q&A Handling	20	Ability to address questions and concerns Depth of artistic and technical knowledge
Total	100