- Pitches are strictly limited to a 5-minute video pitch and a 1-minute live summary, followed by 4 minutes for Q&A. Be sure to practice and time yourself. While teams may apply, we suggest you choose one individual to present and then invite the whole team to answer questions.
- Judges from the community, including entrepreneurs, changemakers, and MCAD alumni will select the top three winners. The competition audience will select a favorite to win a smaller prize.
- Pitches must have an accompanying visual to project (presentation slides, images) and must include the following information:
- Problem being addressed
- Product or service being provided
- How much money is needed to launch the idea
- How much money the idea may make in the first 2 years (It’s okay if your idea isn’t profitable or isn’t meant to make a profit, we’re interested in if it is a financially sustainable idea. If it doesn’t make any money at all, explain why).
- If applicable, how many members of the community will be positively impacted in the first year if you are able to launch it?
- The role of artists and designers in your idea and any creative impact or outcomes
- Who you and your team are, relevant background info, why you are the ones to make this idea amazing
- How your idea embodies environmental sustainability
- Why your idea is important and should win!
- Prize Categories:
- A panel of judges will select the top three winners based on the idea's uniqueness, viability, and substantial impact for artists. The audience will also vote for its favorite!
- Grand Prize: $5000
- Second Place: $2500
- Third Place: $1500
- Crowd Favorite: Highest vote getter that is not 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winner: $1000
