Sandbox – apiiteclub

WHAT IS SANDBOX?

Sandbox is an inter-school business pitching competition inspired by the Korean drama Start-Up (2020). The event will bring together aspiring students and entrepreneurs from various schools to present their business concepts in front of a panel of judges and an audience. Through this initiative, we aim to foster entrepreneurship, creativity, and teamwork among the participants whilst advocating for the good causes of sustainability and empowering young minds.

The event’s main theme is “Sustainability” which revolves around the concept of a “Sandbox” which symbolizes a safe space for participants to experiment with their ideas and gain valuable experience. The competition encourages creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.

SANDBOX: INTERSCHOOL BUSINESS PITCHING COMPETITION

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Prepare for a dynamic two-day competition hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club of APIIT, where student will pitch their business ideas to an esteemed panel of judges with the winning team taking home exciting prizes and the Sandbox Shield!

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The theme of the competition is Sustainability; therefore, all product pitches should revolve around sustainability
Participants will be required to go on stage and pitch their product ideas clearly to a panel of seasoned judges hailing from a variety of fields
Each team must submit an initial business idea summary in the form of a word document (maximum 500 words) focused on sustainability. Ideas must focus on sustainability and demonstrate clear environmental, social, or economic benefits.
A screen will be available on stage should the teams wish to show a video or powerpoint presentation on their pitch. This is purely optional.
A final word document with the business idea and any other video material or presentation if arranged must be handed over to the organizing team for evaluation.
Each team should present for minimum 5 minutes and cannot exceed 7 minutes. (The order of presenting can be arranged by the team members itself and not everyone has to present).
Teams will be given one day from the opening ceremony to develop their business plan and product idea for the preliminary round.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, with the exact prize structure to be announced.
Additional awards may be given for categories such as Best Presentation, Most Innovative Idea, and Best Sustainability Impact.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The entire competition will be conducted in English.
Registration – Each participating school is required to fill out the application form that is available on our website.
Each school will be allowed to register up to 2 teams with 5 members per team. Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis. Confirmation of accepted teams will be sent after registration.
Students who are currently studying for their Advanced Levels will only be eligible for the competition.
All participants will be receiving a certificate of participation.
One person/ teacher-in-charge representing the school should fill the registration form on behalf of the entire team
Teams must register online through the official event website by the specified deadline.
Participants must demonstrate professionalism, respect, and integrity throughout the competition.
Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or unethical behavior will result in disqualification.
Teams must adhere to the schedule and deadlines provided by the organizers.
All participants must attend the final round of the competition in order to be eligible to receive the certificate of participation.
The organizers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes.
Decisions made by the judges and organizers are final and binding.

REGISTER NOW

Register for Sandbox now! Please read the rules and regulations for the competition carefully as specified above. Ensure that only one application is filled per team. Good luck and see you at the pitching deck!