/ THE COMPETITION
Pitch. Compete. Win.
The SparkLab Competition is where 8 weeks of hard work culminates in an exciting pitch event with real judges and real prizes.
Real Prizes for Real Work
Top teams win cash prizes distributed among team members. Prize amounts vary by competition and sponsorship.
How the Competition Works
Competition day is the culmination of 8 weeks of work. Here's what to expect.
Pitch Presentation
Each team presents their business to a panel of judges in a 5-7 minute pitch.
Q&A Session
Judges ask questions to understand your business deeper and test your knowledge.
Scoring
Teams are scored on business concept, marketing, financials, and presentation quality.
Awards Ceremony
Winners are announced and prizes are awarded at the end of the event.
Judging Criteria
Business Concept
25%- Problem identification
- Solution viability
- Market opportunity
- Innovation
Marketing & Branding
25%- Brand identity
- Target audience
- Marketing strategy
- Materials quality
Financial Plan
25%- Revenue model
- Cost structure
- Projections
- Path to profitability
Presentation
25%- Clarity
- Confidence
- Teamwork
- Q&A handling
2025 Winners
Congratulations to our inaugural SparkLab competition winners!
SparkLab 2025 Competition Winners with their prize checks
Ready to Compete?
Join SparkLab and get your chance to pitch, compete, and win.