Rules & Guidelines

Eligibility

• Open to students between the ages of 13 and 18
  
  

• Participants may compete individually or in teams
  
  

• The competition is fully virtual, with all submissions completed online
  
  

Originality

• Submissions must reflect the participant’s own work and ideas
  
  

• Outside tools, libraries, or resources may be used if properly credited
  
  

• Any prior work included should be clearly disclosed
  
  

Submissions

• A completed online submission detailing the startup idea
  
  

• Any supporting materials such as plans, designs, or documentation
  
  

• A public GitHub repository if code is part of the project
  
  

• Optional pitch or demo content, if provided
  
  

Late or incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.

Evaluation

• Strength and originality of the idea
  
  

• Feasibility and real-world potential
  
  

• Thoughtfulness of execution
  
  

• Clarity of communication
  
  

Conduct

• Participants are expected to act respectfully and professionally
  
  

• Dishonest or unethical behavior may result in removal from the competition
  
  

Ownership

• Participants maintain full ownership of their ideas and materials
  
  

• Creator Colosseum may feature submitted projects for promotional or educational purposes
  
  

Final Decisions

• Judging outcomes are final
  
  

• Organizers reserve the right to interpret and enforce competition rules