ELIGIBILITY AND JUDGING CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY & MECHANICS
- Student Status: Participants must be enrolled as undergraduate students between aged 18 – 24 years at a recognized educational institution at the time of registration.
- Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Teams are encouraged to include members from various disciplines such as engineering, business, environmental science, and other related fields to ensure a comprehensive approach to problem-solving.
- Team Formation: Teams are to be made up to 1-5 students from the same university or educational institution.
- Commitment: Teams must commit to participating in all phases of the competition including progress updates, and the final presentation/exhibition.
- Team Registration: Teams must complete the online registration process, including submitting all required documentation and agreeing to the competition rules and guidelines. A team leader must be elected and will be responsible for coordinating with the organizer and managing their team.
- Project Proposal Submission: Teams are required to submit a detailed project proposal outlining the problem statement, executive summary, technical/prototype design, business model or impact plan and 5-minute pitch video.
- Prototype Development:Up to 15 teams selected by the jury will proceed to the development phase, where they will create working prototypes of their proposed solutions. This phase includes regular progress updates and milestone submissions.
- Judging Criteria: Prototypes will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact on sustainable energy, scalability, and presentation quality. Top 6 semi-finalists will be selected to exhibit their project at the EGYPES Young Professionals stand on 30 March-1 April 2026.
- Awards and Recognition: Top 3 winning teams will be recognized on the program's closing ceremony on 1 April 2026 to be held at EGYPES Young Professionals stand.
JUDGING CRITERIA
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CRITERIA |
DESCRIPTION |
PTS |
|
Innovation and Creativity |
Assess the originality and inventiveness of the project. How novel is the solution compared to existing technologies or methods |
20 |
|
Technical Feasibility and Robustness |
Evaluate the technical soundness of the prototype. How well does the project demonstrate engineering principles and reliability? |
20 |
|
Impact on Sustainability and Environment |
Measure the project's potential to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Does it contribute significantly to clean energy and sustainability goals? |
20 |
|
Scalability and Replicability |
Determine the potential for the project to be scaled up or replicated in other settings. Is the solution adaptable to different urban environments? |
15 |
|
Cost-Effectiveness and Affordability |
Assess the economic viability of the project. Are the initial costs reasonable, and does the project offer long-term cost savings? |
10 |
|
User-Friendliness and Accessibility |
Consider the ease of use and accessibility for the target population. Is the solution user-friendly and inclusive? |
10 |
|
Implementation and Testing Quality |
Evaluate the quality of prototype development and the rigor of testing. Were results reliable, and was the implementation process well-documented? |
15 |
|
Community Engagement and Social Impact |
Assess the level of community involvement and the project's potential social benefits. Does the project address the needs of the community effectively? |
10 |
|
Presentation and Communication |
Measure the clarity, organization, and professionalism of the project presentation. Were visual aids, documentation, and communication effective? |
10 |
|
Interdisciplinary Collaboration |
Evaluate the integration of knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines. Was the project developed through effective teamwork across different fields? |
10 |
|
TOTAL POINTS |
|
150 |
