Team Formation:

• Maximum of 2 participants per team.

• Solo participants are welcome and can be matched with other solo participants if requested.

1. Submission Guidelines:

   • Each team or individual must present their solution through a 2 - minute pitch.

   • Pitches should clearly outline the problem, the proposed solution, and how it will improve student life at UCL.

2. Focus Areas (Suggested but not mandatory):

   • Participants are encouraged to consider aspects such as:

     • Cost-Effectiveness: How affordable or scalable is your solution?

     • Feasibility: How realistic is your solution, given UCL’s current resources and the economic and social contexts?

     • Timeliness: How quickly can your solution be implemented?

     • Impact: What specific improvements will your solution bring to student life?

     • Risks: Are there challenges, and how will you address them?

3. Time Limit:

   • You will have 1 hour to work on your solution and prepare your pitch.

4. Presentation Guidelines:

   • Teams will be judged on clarity, creativity, feasibility, and relevance of their solutions.

   • Ensure your pitch is concise and focused on actionable solutions.

   • Use slides or other visual aids to enhance your presentation (optional).

5. Judging Criteria:

   • The judges will assess each presentation based on the following criteria:

     • 40% for Pitch Performance: Clarity, confidence, and how well the team communicates their ideas.

     • 60% for Solution: Feasibility, impact, cost-effectiveness, and how well the solution addresses the problem.