Please ensure all questions are answered thoroughly. If you have additional progress to showcase, you can include links to relevant information, research, screenshots, or videos by hyperlinking them directly in the response sections. Once completed, export this document as a PDF and submit it as part of your final Submission.

If your business is still in the ideation stage, it's completely acceptable to answer the questions based on your strategies and plans, as if the business is already running. Use this opportunity to showcase your vision and how you intend to execute it realistically.

Startup / Team Information Startup Name:

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About Your Startup/Team Mission & Pitch: What is your startup’s mission? Describe your business in a few sentences. What problem does it solve, and how is it different from others? [Limit 100 words]

Problem What Problem Are You Solving? Describe the problem you are addressing. Why is this problem important? Share any data or research you have (links to research, surveys, etc.) to support this claim.

Connection to SDGs: Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are you working toward? How does your solution contribute to these goals? [Limit 200 words]

Idea: Your Solution How Does Your Startup Solve the Problem? Explain what your product or service does. What are its main features and benefits for customers? How does it help solve the problem you outlined? [Limit 150 words]

Target Market Who Is Your Ideal Customer? Describe your target market. Who are your ideal customers, and why are they the right fit for your product? [Limit 150 words]

Competition & Advantage Who Are Your Competitors? Name your main competitors (both direct and indirect). What are their strengths and weaknesses? [Limit 50 words]

What’s Your Competitive Advantage? What makes your startup’s product or service stand out from the competition? Why are you likely to succeed where others might not? [Limit 150 words]

Team Meet Your Team: Tell us about your team members. What backgrounds or experiences make you the right team to solve this problem? Why are you uniquely positioned to succeed? [Limit 200 words]

Impact How Will Your Startup Make a Difference?: Which SDGs are you targeting, and what measurable impact do you want to have? What are your short-term (3-6 months) and long-term (2+ years) goals? [Limit 150 words]

Testing and Feedback Have You Tested Your Solution?: How have you tested your product or service so far? What feedback have you received from users? If you’ve run surveys or trials, share links to any results or improvements you’ve made based on testing. [Limit 150 words]

Financial Sustainability How Will Your Business Make Money? What is your business model? How do you plan to generate revenue and sustain your business financially? [Limit 150 words]

Risk & Opportunities

How Will Your Business Make Money? Identify three major risks your startup faces. What are you doing to reduce these risks, or how might you turn them into opportunities? [Limit 150 words]

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