Resources Hub

Equip your team with the knowledge and tools needed to excel. Here you'll find essential documents, study materials, and guides to help you develop a winning strategy.

Core Documents

Competition Guidelines

The official rulebook for the Global Entrepreneurship Cup. This document covers team eligibility, event formats, scoring criteria, and submission deadlines.

Download Guidelines

Business Problem Scenario

The detailed case study for the 2024-2025 theme: Sustainable Banking & FinTech Innovation. All solutions for the Strategic Business Hackathon must address this scenario.

Download Scenario

Study Guides

Disclaimer: These guides are a starting point. Participants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own external research to build a comprehensive understanding of the topics.

Sustainable Banking & FinTech Innovation

Essential readings on this year's theme, covering the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability.

Business & Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Master the core concepts of business strategy, from market analysis to building a robust business model.

Debate & Presentation Strategy

Hone your public speaking and argumentation skills to deliver compelling pitches and win critical debates.

Strategic Business Hackathon Q&A Guide

Disclaimer: The following are example questions to help you prepare for the Q&A session. The actual questions from the judges will vary based on your specific solution and presentation.

Judges will ask questions to test the depth of your research, the viability of your solution, and your understanding of the market. Be prepared to defend your assumptions and elaborate on your strategy. Here are some common areas of inquiry:

Market & Strategy

What is your total addressable market (TAM), and how did you calculate it?
Who are your primary competitors, and what is your unique competitive advantage?
What is your customer acquisition strategy and estimated cost per acquisition?
How do you plan on scaling your business over the next 5 years?

Financials & Viability

Can you explain your revenue model in detail?
What are your key startup costs and operational expenses?
What are your financial projections for the first three years? What are the key assumptions behind them?
When do you project to reach profitability?

Execution & Risk

What are the biggest risks facing your venture and how will you mitigate them?
What are the key milestones for your first year of operation?
Why is your team the right team to execute this vision?
Have you considered the regulatory or ethical implications of your solution?

Topic

Can you explain your revenue model in detail?
What are your key startup costs and operational expenses?
What are your financial projections for the first three years? What are the key assumptions behind them?
When do you project to reach profitability?

Topic

What are the biggest risks facing your venture and how will you mitigate them?
What are the key milestones for your first year of operation?
Why is your team the right team to execute this vision?
Have you considered the regulatory or ethical implications of your solution?

Scoring Breakdown

Your final score is a composite of your performance across three distinct events. Understanding the weightage of each component is key to a winning strategy.

60%

Strategic Business Hackathon

20%

Lightning Pitch Competition

20%

Policy and Business Debate

Archived Resources

As this is the inaugural year for our new theme structure, archived materials from previous competitions are not yet available. Check back here after the 2024-2025 competition cycle for resources from past themes.