How to Navigate the Judging Process

For further assistance, we have hosted two live Q&A sessions.

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Judging Schedule

Info Meetings 

April 7th and 8th: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Optional informational sessions hosted by Startup Challenge event management to guide you through the Qualifying Round judging process, schedule, what to expect and where to find assistance.

Individual Scoring

April 7th – 8th

Score individual companies/teams assigned to you and give clear feedback/advice. This should take no more than two hours.

Judges panel Watch Party

April 9th: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Viewing all company pitch videos assigned to your panel. Complete any feedback or comments for the startup companies in your score sheet.

Judges panel Meeting

April 9th: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Judges meet within their individual panels to compare notes, discuss, and come up with ranking within panel (all individual scoring should be done).

All-Division Judges Meeting

April 9th: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All judges within each division will meet to select division finalists.