Judging

Each Phase 1 Entry will be judged independently by a minimum of 2 (two) judges. They will be graded between 0 and 3 (0 =none, 1 = weak, 2 = moderate, 3 = strong).  Irrespective of numbers any entry with an average score of less than 2 will not be selected for the subsequent phase of the Competition. 
The Criteria against which Phase 1 entries will be judged is as follows:

  • Clarity of expression,
  • Relevance to the CleanTech sector,
  • Potential size or impact of the idea,
  • Novelty, and
  • Insight into technical potential or product need.

Judging Criteria for Phases 2 and 3 of the competition will be made available to applicants who successfully reach these stages of the competition.