Judging Criteria
Five criteria covering technical quality, originality, and communication.
| Criterion | Description | Weight | Judged At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation & Creativity | Novelty of the idea and uniqueness of the problem-solving approach. | 25% | Preliminary + Final |
| Functionality & Technical Quality | Feature completeness, stability, code quality, and appropriate use of technology. | 25% | Preliminary + Final |
| Impact & Relevance | Benefit to users, alignment with the theme, and potential for cross-country application. | 20% | Preliminary + Final |
| Video & Documentation Quality | Clarity of delivery in the demo video, poster, and README. | 15% | Preliminary |
| Presentation & Q&A | Delivery, command of the material, and ability to answer the judges' questions. | 15% | Final |
| Total | 100% | ||
Preliminary round: judged on Innovation & Creativity, Functionality & Technical Quality, Impact & Relevance, and Video & Documentation Quality.
Final round: all five criteria, including Presentation & Q&A.
Scores from multiple judges are averaged. A judge will not score a team from their own institution.