Eligibility Criteria: Students from Mumbai registered for Final Course and are undergoing articleship and students registered for Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) / Intermediate Course are eligible to participate in these contests. Thus, students who have completed articleship are not eligible to participate.
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Evaluation Parameters
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Problem and Solution: The problem and solution being addressed should be clearly identified and explained. The solution should be innovative, feasible, and scalable.
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Market Opportunity: The market opportunity should be clearly defined and should show a potential for growth.
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Revenue Model: The revenue model should be clearly explained and should show a potential for generating revenue.
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Competition: The competition should be clearly identified, and the solution should show how it is better than or different from existing solutions.
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Presentation: The presentation should be engaging, clear, and concise. The pitch deck should be well-designed and easy to follow.
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Q&A: The participant's ability to answer questions from the judges should be evaluated. The participant should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of their solution, market, and competition.
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Overall Impact: The overall impact of the pitch deck should be evaluated. The solution should show potential for creating value, making an impact, and addressing a significant problem.
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Rules
- Each team will be given 15 mins time to present their idea, followed by 5 mins of Q& A round.
The pitch deck must follow the specified format (as per Annexure A Below ) and include key elements such as the problem being solved, the solution, market opportunity, revenue model, and competition.
Annexure A
Format for the Pitch Deck
Slide 1: Cover Slide
Title of Pitch Deck Competition
Name of Participant(s)
Name of Branch/Region/National Competition
Slide 2: Problem Statement
Identify the problem being solved
Explain why it is important
Provide statistics or evidence to support the problem statement
Slide 3: Solution
Explain the solution being proposed
Show how the solution addresses the problem
Highlight the unique selling proposition (USP) of the solution
Slide 4: Market Opportunity
Define the target market for the solution
Estimate the size of the market opportunity
Explain why the solution is needed in the market
Slide 5: Revenue Model
Explain the revenue model for the solution
Show how the solution will generate revenue
Highlight the potential for scalability and profitability
Slide 6: Competition
Identify the competition in the market
Explain how the solution is better or different from existing solutions
Highlight any competitive advantages or barriers to entry
Key differentiator from the Competition
Slide 7: Team
Introduce the team behind the solution
Highlight the team's qualifications, skills, and experience
Explain why the team is capable of executing the solution
Slide 8: Milestones
Highlight the key milestones for the solution
Show how the solution will progress over time
Include any achievements or milestones achieved so far
Slide 9: Financial Projections
Provide financial projections for the solution
Include revenue, costs, profits, and cash flow
Highlight the potential for growth and scalability
Slide 10: Call to Action
Summarize the key points of the pitch deck
Call to action for investors or supporters to take action
WIRC
Western India Regional Council