CRITERIA FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION

1. Market Potential & Scale – Businesses must demonstrate the capacity for scale and a strong target market.
2. Operational Entity – The business must have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months.
3. Innovation & Forward-thinking – The solution must have a unique value proposition and be innovative.
4. Strong Teams – Teams must show industry and entrepreneurial expertise.
5. Inclusion & Diversity – Female/Male founders from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
6. Age Limit – The application is only open to participants within the age range of 18-40.
7. Tech-Enabled Businesses – Businesses whose processes are enabled by technology are strongly encouraged to apply.
8. Business must be registered.
9. The business must have a Tax Identification Number.
10. The business must operate a corporate account.