Phase 1: Competition Kick-off & Ideation
Your Progress
Unit 1: Understanding the Competition
This unit is all about getting started. You’ll learn the rules, form your team, and brainstorm initial ideas.
Lesson 1
Deconstructing Rules & Judging Criteria
Learn how to read the rulebook like a pro to give your team a strategic advantage.
Lesson 2
Forming Your Team & Assigning Roles
A great team is your biggest asset. Learn how to build a balanced team and assign effective roles.
Lesson 3
Introduction to Project Management
Learn the basics of keeping your project on track, managing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Lesson 4
Brainstorming Problems
Discover how to find meaningful problems in your community that are aligned with the competition themes.
Unit 2: Research & Problem Validation
An idea is just the start. In this unit, you’ll research your problem deeply and confirm it’s a real need.
Lesson 1
Conducting Rapid Market Research
You don’t need a big budget. Learn fast and effective ways to understand your market and competitors.
Lesson 2
Validating Your Problem with Users
Talk to real people! Learn how to conduct interviews and surveys to prove your problem is worth solving.
Lesson 3
Defining Your Core Idea & UVP
Refine your idea into a clear statement. What is your Unique Value Proposition (UVP)?
Lesson 4
Selecting a Final Problem to Solve
It’s decision time. Use your research to confidently select the one problem your team will tackle.
Game: Think Like a Judge
A team has submitted their project. Drag their statements to the correct judging category.
Team’s Statements
Judging Categories
Innovation (40 pts)
Business Plan (20 pts)
UI/UX Design (20 pts)
Technical Execution (20 pts)
Quiz: Who Handles This?
Read the competition scenario and choose the team role best suited to solve it.
