Student Track -idea contest Finale 3.4.2024 @Hophaus Tahko
PROGRAM
9.30 Welcome!
9.37 The idea contest starts (8 pitchers from our partnering schools!)
10.45 Break / Judges’ meeting
10.55 Announcement of the winner
11.00 End of the idea contest
After 12.15 the student related program will continue in Piazza’s 2nd floor!
HOSTS
Oona Pappila, Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce
Matti Laitinen, Business Center North Savo
JUDGES
Jan Blomberg, Director, North Savo Centre for Economic Development
Maija Savolainen, Corporate Services Manager, Savo Vocational College
Outi Harju, Partner, Greenstep Oy
Zak Allal, Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur, Pianist & Composer, Satecraft Scholar
RULES OF THE CONTEST
- Each person/team has 5 minutes to picht their idea
- Judges can ask a few questions and give feedback on the presentation afterwards
- The top 5 pitches get awarded
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- 500-euro giftcard
- 150-euro giftcard
- 100-euro giftcard
- 50-euro giftcard
- 50-euro giftcard
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- All particants get a gift from our partner, Business Center North Savo/Savonia
The general evaluation criteria for the idea contest are as follows:
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How the concept was presented
For example: presentation skills, smoothness of pitch, how understandable and clear is the concept?
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the creativity and originality of the concept presented
For example: how original and creative is the idea or concept?
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Reflection and answers to questions
For example: How well can the performer/team answer the additional questions put to them?
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the business potential and relevance of the idea/concept presented to the client
For example: How likely is it that the idea/concept can be implemented and what steps have been taken to make it happen? How well does it meet the needs of the customer/demand?
If the pitch continues at the 5-minute mark, the competitor will be given 10 seconds for the last words.
Check out last years aftermovie below: