Yes, as long as your idea aligns to one of the challenges mentioned above.

The event will be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas you or anyone else shared throughout the event contribute to the overall experience and community. If you, as a participant, are worried about someone stealing your ideas, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.
“One can steal ideas, but no one can steal execution or passion.”

Yes, but each member must register individually.

Apart from organizers, selected coaches, speakers, and the press, everyone who attends the event must participate for all three days. This is important to preserve the weekend’s ‘vibe’ (“no talk, all action”) and minimize distractions/disruptions for working teams.
However, a “Sunday Presentations Only” registration option is available for those who wish to view only the teams’ final presentations.

Do some research. Market research and background information will help you better understand the problem you’re trying to solve.

As with any startup, the team decides. ADYC+ doesn’t support or participate in signing any legal documents at the events themselves. While Mentors with legal backgrounds are often present and able to give general advice, they are not permitted to give specific legal counsel.
It helps to be clear about your individual expectations from the start.

The judges will use the following criteria to review all pitches:
Validation

• Is the solution faster, cheaper and a better service than what the competition is offering?
• Is the intervention completely new and innovative or is it more effective, efficient and economical than what currently exists?

Team Dynamic

• Does the team complement each other well?
• Do they have a healthy dynamic as well as present and answer questions well together?

Business Model

• How do you plan on making this a successful business?
• Are you solving a problem? (value proposition)
• Is your idea unique?

Execution & Design

• What was the overall level of quality and thought put into the pitch by the team?
• Did the team properly support and present their solution with clear effort?

Impact

• Is the solution creating a positive impact on society, the environment, beyond what the competition is offering?
• Is the intervention introducing new and innovative ways to address existing problems or having a more significant effect than current solutions?

Yes, there will be a morning and evening shuttle (to and from the event) on all three days.

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