Selection Criteria

Graduation Project

Round 1

All submitted Project will be evaluated for shortlisting based on two factors:

         1. Relevance to the broad theme of Challenge 2024 (AI & IoT)

         2. Fulfillment of all participation criteria. (click here to view)

  The submission selected for Round 2 will be informed through email.    

Round 2         

All the projects/Startups scrutinized in Round 1 will be eligible for Round 2. 

Final Project: The submissions will undergo TWO (2) BLIND REVIEWs by domain Experts on the following parameters:

  • Proposal related to the domain
  • Significance of the identified problem
  • Rationale of the work
  • Methodology
  • Conceptual Design
  • Innovativeness and Quality of the project
  • Benefits to society
  • Overall quality of the proposal

Startups

All the Proposals submitted for Startups will be assessed based on the following:

  • The ability to implement the idea
  • Nead for the product
  • the feasibility of the idea
  • SWOT, employing analysis elements to study the idea ( ) directly or by including it in the PESTEL presentation or report .
  • Availability of resources used in terms of funds, manpower and expertise to develop the product
  • Financial study and profit potential
  • Added value and competitive advantage of the product
  • Target segment analysis and market positioning
  • Aspect - the ability of the product to achieve sustainability (developmental and financial aspect)
  • Use of technology in production and management
  • Marketing plan
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Aesthetic branding and advertising design
  • Using social media and various advertising channels (traditional and modern)

OMAN AI & IOT CHALLENGE

The top 10 Projects/Startups will have the opportunity to exhibit their prototypes/ideas during the nationwide Oman AI & IoT Challenge finals on May 8th, 2024.

Awards

    1. FIRST - The Project/Startup that secures FIRST PLACE will receive an award and will represent Oman in the Regional Finals, which will take place in the UAE.
    2. SECOND & THIRD -The Projects/Startups that secure Second and Third place will be recognized with a certificate and awarded accordingly.