Cleantech Challenge

CTC 2019 team Mussel talking with judges

Judging Criteria

In January, applications will be reviewed by the Cleantech Challenge advisory committee for eligibility and quality. Up to 10 teams will be selected to participate in the Semi-Final Pitching Round.

JUDGES AT THE SEMI-FINAL PITCHING ROUND WILL EVALUATE TEAMS BASED ON THEIR APPLICATIONS AND THREE-MINUTE PITCHES ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Pitch:
Ability to describe the problem, the solution, and why it matters.

Impact: 
Could this team/solution have a substantial impact on the market? In the environment? In people’s lives?

Potential:
Is the proposed project realistic? Can the team accomplish its stated prototyping goals with $1,000 in 10 weeks?

IN THE FINAL ROUND IN THE SPRING, FINALIST TEAMS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THEIR FIVE-MINUTE PITCHES AND PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATIONS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • Pitch: Ability to describe the problem, the solution, and the market opportunity. Team enthusiasm and motivation.
  • Impact: Could this team/solution have a substantial impact on the market? In the environment? In people’s lives?
  • Prototype: Quality and completeness of prototype. Ability to explain and demonstrate the technology and market opportunity.
  • Progress: How much progress did the team make over the winter term? Did they meet their goals? Have they identified the next steps? Are their stated goals achievable?