1. Eligibility Criteria:

The SAGE Start Up Spark competition is open to individuals and teams who meet the following criteria:

• • Participants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
• • Participants may be individuals or teams of up to 3 members.
• • Participants may be affiliated with any educational institution, organization, or as independent entrepreneurs.
• • Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations As per norms of GOI.

2. Entry Requirements:

To enter the competition, participants must submit the following materials via the official submission form:

• • A business plan outlining the concept, market analysis, revenue model, and implementation strategy.
• • Any supporting materials such as prototypes, demos, or videos that enhance the understanding of the proposed venture.

3. Intellectual Property Rights:

• • Participants retain full ownership of any intellectual property developed before or during the competition.
• • Participants retain full ownership of any intellectual property developed before or during the competition.

4. Judging Criteria:

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• • Innovation and uniqueness of the business concept.
• • Market potential and feasibility of implementation..
• • Scalability and growth prospects.
• • Clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation..

Judges' decisions are final and binding.

5. Prizes:

Winners will be awarded

• • Best Startup Ideas
• • Best women-led innovative idea:
• • Most sustainable and scalable Ideas:
• • Best Idea for Social Impact:

Prize distribution is subject to compliance with these rules and regulations.

6. Code of Conduct:

• • Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• • Harassment, discrimination, or any form of misconduct will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification from the competition.

7. Disqualification Criteria:

Participants may be disqualified from the competition for any of the following reasons:

• • Violation of these rules and regulations.
• • Plagiarism or infringement of intellectual property rights
• • Misrepresentation or falsification of information.
• • Any other conduct deemed inappropriate by the organizers.

8. Disclaimer:

• • Participation in the SAGE Start Up Spark competition does not guarantee success or any specific outcomes.
• • SAGE Start Up Spark and its affiliates are not liable for any losses or damages incurred by participants as a result of their participation in the competition.

9. Amendment Clause:

• • SAGE Start Up Spark reserves the right to amend these rules and regulations at any time.
• • Participants are responsible for staying informed about any updates or changes to the competition rules.