Each project will be evaluated across 5 key dimensions, with scores from 1 (low) to 20 (exceptional) in each:

  1. Innovation & Creativity (20%)
  2. Impact & Relevance (25%)
  3. Technical Execution (20%)
  4. User Experience & Design (15%)
  5. Presentation & Storytelling (20%)

Scoring Guidelines

1. Innovation & Creativity (20%)

Score Description
0–4 Common or derivative idea with no novel element
5–8 Some originality, but lacks a creative spark or uniqueness
9–12 Interesting twist or partial innovation; not fully novel
13–16 Clearly innovative and shows strong creative thinking
17–20 Breakthrough-level idea with unexpected and clever execution

2. Impact & Relevance (25%)

Score Description
0–4 Unclear or low relevance to real-world needs
5–8 Addresses a problem but with limited impact potential
9–12 Meaningful problem tackled, but unclear reach or scale
13–16 Strong problem alignment with visible community benefit
17–20 Deep, scalable impact on critical urban/Societal challenge

3. Technical Execution (20%)

Score Description
0–4 Non-functional or barely demonstrates the concept
5–8 Prototype exists but is unstable or missing key functionality
9–12 Functional prototype using some AI/low-code tools
13–16 Robust prototype with clear architecture and good use of tools
17–20 Technically sound, fully working prototype with 2+ sponsor tools integrated smoothly

4. User Experience & Design (15%)

Score Description
0–4 Confusing interface; hard to navigate or understand
5–8 Usable but unintuitive; major design issues present
9–12 Generally clear UX; a few rough areas
13–16 Intuitive interface with strong visual and functional flow
17–20 Excellent UX/UI with seamless interactions and thoughtful design