i3C ~ Industry Ideas & Innovation Challenge​

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How does i3C Work?

LEVEL 1~
​LEAN STARTUP CHALLENGE

• Consists of three major parts, the lean startup plan slide deck, commercial and the recorded slide deck/ pitch presentation, .
• Participants who are under 18 or still enrolled in high school are eligible to compete in the Level 1 challenge. 
• Each entry will be composed of one to two members. All participants must present the project to the judges. All participants must respond to questions.
• A ​written statement of assurances and academic integrity must be signed and submitted with the entry.
• The oral presentation may be a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Judges will evaluate the presentation, the project, and the effectiveness of the business plan.
  • Recorded persuasive slide deck presentation>15 min
  • PDF of completed slide deck
  • 1 minute commercial

LEVEL 2~
INVESTMENT CAPITAL CHALLENGE

• Consists of four major parts, the traditional written investment capital business plan, slide deck, recorded slide deck/ pitch presentation, & 1 minute commercial
• Open to all registered participants 13 and older, including adults.
• Each entry will be composed of one to two members. All participants must present the project to the judges. All participants must respond to questions.
• A written statement of assurances and academic integrity must be signed and submitted with the entry.
• The oral presentation may be a maximum of 20 minutes.
• Judges will evaluate the presentation, the project, and the effectiveness of the business plan.​
  • Full written investment business plan
  • Recorded persuasive slide deck presentation >20 min
  • PDF of completed slide deck presentation
  • 1 minute commercial

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​WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Start Up Capital / Scholarship Cash Prize Awards include:

​LEVEL 1~Lean Startup CATEGORIES 
First Place $1000
Second Place $700
​Third Place $300

SPECIALTY AWARDS
Social Justice $250
Local Impact $250

​LEVEL 2 ~ Investment Capital CATEGORIES 
First Place $1000
Second Place $700
​Third Place $300

​SPECIALTY AWARDS
~The Michael Tennant Accounting & Finance Award $250
~The Harry Singer Foundation Community Innovation Award $250

Participants receive Industry-Relevant feedback from judges on every project. Participants receiving a 75% or higher on scoring rubrics will be  awarded an industry relevant microcredential

Learn more about registration

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JUDGING CRITERIA

L1 Lean Startup Challenge~Judging Criteria

Company Description (10% of score)
Business Dream/Vision/ Mission (10% of score)
Problem/Unmet Need/ Solution/SWOT (10% of score)
Competition, Key Activities Partnerships (10% of score)
Target Market, Key Metrics Distribution (10% of score)
Business Financials (10% of score)
Innovation / Uniqueness of Idea (10% of score)
Presentation: PDF slide deck & 12 minute recorded video of presentation (20% Score)
Advertising: 1 minute commercial (10% of Score)

 L2 Investment Capital Challenge Judging Criteria

Written Plan:
-Ex. Summary (10% of score)
-Company Description (10% of score)
-Market Research (10% of score)
-Product / Service Line (10% of score)
-Marketing & Sales (10% of score)
-Business Financials (10% of score)
Innovation / Uniqueness of Idea (10% of score)
Presentation: Includes PDF Slide Deck & 20 minute recorded video of presentation (10% of score)
Advertising: 1 minute commercial (10% of score)

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Once entry fees are received ($20 per participant)...

You will gain access to the materials after registration

• Brainstorming resources
• Written plan templates
• Overview instructional video
• Slide deck presentation templates
• Pacing Guide

Exemplars from past winners in our region can be found at each regions page.

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