Ideation (60%)

  1. Uniqueness + Difficulty (30%): How unique is your idea? Is it something novel, or does it improve upon an existing concept in a meaningful way? Additionally, how challenging is the problem being tackled? A more complex problem with an innovative solution will score higher.
  2. Impact (30%): How significant is the impact of your solution? Does it address a major pain point for users or employees? The more substantial and widespread the benefits of your idea, the higher the score.

Solution (35%)

  1. Design used (10%): What approach have you taken to implement the solution? Does your design follow best practices? Are you leveraging existing frameworks, libraries, or tools efficiently? A well-thought-out, structured, and scalable design will be rated higher.
  2. Production readiness (25%): How close is your solution to being deployable in a real-world environment? Can it be integrated with existing systems easily? If additional work is needed to make it production-ready, how much effort will be required? A solution that is nearly ready for deployment will get a better score.

Sell Your Idea (5%)

  1. Presentation/Demonstration (5%): It's not just about building a great product—it's also about how well you can convey its value. Can you clearly articulate why your solution matters? Are you able to demonstrate its functionality in a compelling way? Engaging storytelling and a well-structured demo can make a significant difference.

Note: While code quality and best practices are important, they are not explicitly scored. However, following good coding standards and maintainability practices is encouraged, as it helps in making the solution production-ready faster.