Event Rules & Guidelines

• 1 Team Size: 1 - 4 members per team.
• 2 Eligibility: Open to participants from any college, university, institution, or city.
• 3 Startup Stage: Idea-stage, existing, and MVP/prototype-stage startups are welcome.
• 4 Dress Code: Formal Western Suits.
• 5 Pitch Deck: Participants must use the official SPARK X Pitch Deck template and cover all required points.
• 6 Round 1: Each team gets 5 minutes for an individual pitch before the assigned jury.
• 7 SPARK Challenge: Teams will answer 5 surprise questions covering business, market, technology, crisis management, and problem-solving.
• 8 Idea Wall: Each team must prepare an A4-size poster showcasing their startup idea.
• 9 Grand Finale: Shortlisted teams will pitch on stage for 10 minutes before the combined jury.
• 10 Awards: Top 3 winners + Best Innovation, Best Pitch, Best Business Model & Best Social Impact.
• 11 Final Decision: The decision of the jury and organizers will be final and binding.