The IDEAS Pitch competition (Virtual Competition) is designed for students to share their creative ideas and social innovations. Individuals or teams can compete in the competition by delivering a pitch to a team of judges. Students should pitch a product or service that explores innovative approaches to answering pressing sustainability and societal needs.
The competition is open to all Houston area high school, college, and university students.
All IDEAS welcome!
The Shark Tank IDEAS Pitch Competition for Fall 2020 is a platform for any current HCC student to share their creative ideas and social innovations.
- First Prize: $1000.00
- Second Prize: $750.00
- Third Prize: $250.00
Equaling up to $2,000 for cash prizes sponsored by the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Eligibility
Invitation Only Event
All finalists are invited by Houston Community College, Southwest Center for Entrepreneurship to Participate.
Requirements
A 3 Minute Pitch along with a Slide Presentation* of a Student Project or Idea.
The presentation must be submitted and available to judges prior to Pitch Day!
Prizes
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. Maya Durnovo
Chief Entrepreneurial Officer - Houston Community College
Mr. Philip Yates
Board Chairman - Impact Houston Houston
Dr. Angela Wilkins
Executive Director of Ken Kennedy Institute - Rice University
Dr. Partrick Woock
Director of McNair Center, University of St. Thomas
Judging Criteria
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Social Impact
Number of people impacted or lives affected -
Economic Impact
value creation -
Environmental Impact
Sustainability/Green Footprint -
Completeness/Delivery
Presentation/Team -
The originality of Idea
Ownership/IP by the student(s)
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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