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Singapore Challenge 2009

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   Concept Proposal

Teams must submit printed copies of their Concept Proposal following the template by 30 SEP 2009 WEDNESDAY.
PDF for template: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sg/echallenge2009/conceptproposal.pdf

Concept Proposal must be typed using a minimum 12 point font, on A4 plain paper, with margins of at least 2cm and with a page number at the bottom of each page. It must not exceed two A4 pages. Concept Proposal should cover the numbered headings listed in the template, but the subheadings are not specifically required and are intended as a guide only.

Concept Proposal will be marked by a number of judges, and feedback will be made on each entry. Concept Proposals will be judged primarily on the level of innovation displayed, and the commercial potential of the overall business idea. Teams will also be given the opportunity to make an impact and impress the judges at the Venture Showcase to be held on 10 OCT 2009 SATURDAY.

   Business Plan

Shortlisted teams will be notified of their success via email by 12 OCT 2009 MONDAY.
Teams must submit printed copies of their Business Plan following the template by 09 NOV 2009 WEDNESDAY.
PDF for template: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sg/echallenge2009/businessplan.pdf

Business Plan must be typed using a minimum 12 point font, on A4 plain paper, with margins of at least 2cm and with a page number at the bottom of each page. It must not exceed 15 pages in length (excluding a cover page and contents page), with appendices of no more than 10 pages. Appendices are appropriate for detailed market analysis, financial information, resumes of team members, or to append reference material. Your Business Plan should cover the key headings listed in the template, but is not limited to those issues. The Business Plan will be distributed to a panel of judges for background reading prior to the oral pitch.

   Venture Showcase Lecture, 22 Sep 2009

Topic:  How to pitch to potential investor?
Date:  22 September 2009, Tuesday
Registration:   7.00 pm
Presentation:  7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Centre
            97 Tank Road, Level 4 Teochew Building, Singapore 238066  Location map 
Presenter: Professor Noel Lindsay

To RSVP, please email Ms Angelina Law at angelinalaw@naaec.com.sg or call 6738 2910.

Teams will be invited to participate in the Venture Showcase Lecture, conducted by Professor Noel Lindsay. All team members are encouraged to attend. 

Venture Showcase Oral Pitch, 10 Oct 2009

10 to 15 teams will be shortlisted for the venture showcase. These semi-finalists will be anncounced on 06 September 2009, Tuesday.

Venue: Ngee Ann Adelaide Education Centre
Registration: Level 4 Student Lounge 
Presentation: Room #04-03Venue: Ngee Ann Adelaide Education Centre

Teams can either download their powerpoint presentations into the pc provided; or bring their own laptops for the Oral Pitch. DVD players and speakers are also available.

Business Planning Workshop, 13 Oct 2009

Topic:  Redefining Business Planning
Date:  13 October 2009, Tuesday
Registration:   7.00 pm
Presentation:  7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Centre
            97 Tank Road, Level 4 Teochew Building, Singapore 238066  Location map 
Presenter: Professor Noel Lindsay

Teams who are shortlisted will be invited to participate in a workshop designed to assist the team to produce a winning business plan. This workshop is extremely valuable from both a business planning and networking perspective.

Final Judging Oral Pitch, 14 Nov 2009

Any team who wishes to use a powerpoint presentation to assist in their presentation, should email a copy of the presentation to angelinalaw@naaec.com.sg by 06 NOV 2009 FRIDAY. 

Originality

The business idea that forms the basis of your Team’s Concept Proposal must originate from one or more of the members of your team as listed on the registration form
                                                                   OR
If the idea has been patented by, or is the property of a third party, the originator of the idea must agree in writing to the use of the idea by your team, and must be expressly credited in your Concept Proposal and Oral Pitch.