Eligibility
InnovateX is free to enter for students who are 12 to 18 years old when they submit. There is no entry fee at any stage.
- Every member of a team must be between 12 and 18.
- No business background is needed. If you can describe a problem and explain how you would fix it, you can enter.
- Your idea should address a real problem, ideally one faced by people in Pakistan.
Teams
You can enter alone or as a team.
- A team can have up to 5 members, including the person who submits.
- For every member we ask for their full name, phone number, email, school or college, age and role in the team.
- One person submits for the whole team. That person is the team lead and our main contact.
Parental consent
Because all participants are under 19, we take consent seriously.
If a participant is under 18, a parent or guardian must give their name, phone number and tick the consent box on the submission form. This is needed for each under-18 member of a team. An entry without it cannot be submitted.
How to submit
- Open the Participate page and choose an event that is live.
- Read that event's own description, rules and deadline. They can differ from event to event.
- Press Submit, fill in your details, your team and your business idea, then paste your video link.
- After submitting you get a tracking code. Save it straight away, because we do not send emails and cannot recover it.
The form closes automatically at the event's deadline. Late entries cannot be accepted.
Video pitch
Your video must be 2 to 3 minutes long. Follow this structure so you cover everything the judges look for.
0:00The problem. Who feels it and how badly?
0:45The solution. Your product or service and how it works.
1:30The market. Who will use or buy it?
2:15Business model and ask. How it earns and how you would use prize money.
- Upload to YouTube as unlisted, or to Google Drive with link sharing set to anyone with the link.
- Slides, a prototype, screen recordings or just you talking are all welcome.
- Use clear audio and keep slides simple. Going far over 3 minutes costs presentation points.
How you are judged
Every entry is scored out of 100 on the same rubric, in four categories of 25 points each.
25Problem and market clarity
25Innovation and solution quality
25Business model and feasibility
25Presentation and delivery
See what scores high and low in each category on the About page.
Fair play
- Your idea and video must be your own work. Give credit for any images, music or data you did not create.
- Be honest about your numbers. Unrealistic claims lose points under feasibility.
- Keep content respectful and suitable for all ages.
What leads to disqualification
- Copying another person's idea or presenting someone else's work as your own.
- A video link that is private, broken or cannot be opened by the judges.
- False details, or missing guardian consent for a member under 18.
- Offensive, harmful or misleading content.
Your data
We collect only what we need to run the competition: names, contact details, school, age, your project and video link. Only the InnovateX team and judges can see them. Read the privacy notice for details.
Common questions
Can I enter more than one event?
Yes. Each event has its own submission, rules and deadline. A separate entry is needed for each one.
Do I need a finished product?
No. A clear problem, a believable solution and a realistic plan can score well. A prototype or screen recording helps but is not required.
What if my video link does not open?
Judges cannot score what they cannot watch. Set YouTube videos to unlisted, or turn on link sharing for Google Drive, and test the link in a private window before you submit.
Can I edit my entry after submitting?
Not on the website. If you made a serious mistake, send us a message from the contact page with your tracking code before the deadline.
How do I check my entry?
Use the Track my entry box on the Participate page and enter the code you saved after submitting.
Still unsure? Send us a message.