Prototype Challenge

Prototype Challenge Timeline:

• March 15: Prototype begins

• May 20: Prototype ends

• May 20-June 2: Prototype evaluation

• June 2: Prototype winners announced

Prototype Challenge Overview:

Innovators DEVELOP a prototype their proposed solution that sufficiently proves the critical functionality. The prototype must sufficiently demonstrate that the solution will fulfill a market need that sustains its follow-on development. 

Prototype Challenge Submission Requirements:

1. Project Name

2. Innovation Tagline (e.g., mission statement for your project - be creative!)

3. Project Members

   1. Name

   2. Email

   3. Social Media Links (linkedin, github, twitter, etc.)

4. Project Keywords (#hashtags)

5. Prototype Demo: Prepare a 5 minute demonstration of your project (either video or presentation)

6. Identify Your Community: cultivate a network of mentors and community members to help advance the proposed solution

7. 5 minute project pitch: The presentation slides should cover the following topics:

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  • Introduction

  • Problem

  • Solution

  • Traction

  • Market Opportunity

  • Competitive Edge

  • Team

  • Community “Ask"

• References: 

  • https://pitchdeckfire.com/resources/tips-for-writing-a-5-minute-investor-pitch/

  • https://www.seedinvest.com/blog/raising-capital/5-minute-investor-pitch