QSS 2016 Primer Package

DELEGATE primer 2016 jan 29th - 31st 2016 QUEEN’S

STARTUP

SUMMIT

DEAR 2016 DELEGATES We are incredibly excited to have you join us for a weekend of innovation, passion and discovery. Whether you are a serial entrepreneur, a hacker or entirely new to the startup scene, we challenge you to take this opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and realize your true potential. Our team looks forward to seeing the exceptional effort and collaborative spirit each of you has to offer. See you soon!

THE QUEEN’S STARTUP SUMMIT EXECUTIVE TEAM

IN THE MEANTIME HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO SUcCEED! WHAT TO EXPECT • • • •

High pressure environment Adapting to any situation Working effectively and closely with students from across Canada Access to workshop facilities for physical prototypes

WHAT TO wear • • • •

Business casual/formal (Networking & Final Pitches) Casual clothing (Work time) Semi-formal (Awards Banquet)

WHAT TO bring • • • • • • •

Laptop, Phones Tech hardware, (tablets, google glasses, LEAP) Chargers Water bottle Notebooks + Pen/Pencils Camera* Business cards* *OPTIONAL

schedule OVERVIEW friday

saturday

sunday

5:30PM

9:30am---

1:00PM

REGISTRATION & CHECK IN

6:30PM

OPENING CEREMONIES PICTHES , VOTING

9:00PM

TEAM FORMATION, START WORKING

WORK/DEVELOPMENT TIME

PRESENTATIONS DUE

2:00-5:00PM

FINAL PITCHES

7:00PM

AWARDS BANQUET

10:15pm--

POST CONFERENCE SOCIAL

f.a.q.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I pitch my existing business?

No. Queen’s Startup Summit is an initiative designed to incubate new businesses from scratch over the course of the weekend. A key element of QSS is the spirit of creativity and complete collaboration. We welcome researched and well vetted ideas.

Do I have to pitch an idea?

No. Not all delegates are required to pitch an idea at the Summit.

How much time do I have for my pitch?

Delegates will have 60 seconds to pitch their idea.

What types of ideas can I pitch?

Any and all business ideas are eligible to be pitched at Queen’s Startup Summit. We’ve had past pitches range from environmental sustainability to mobile commerce apps.

What are the team requirements?

Each team must have at least one General delegate, one Developer and one Designer. Team sizes will range from 4-7 delegates. There is a strict minimum of 4 delegates per team.

How do the top pitches get selected?

After all pitches have been made, all delegates will be given time to mingle and discuss the ideas amongst each other. This is your chance to speak more about your pitched ideas and ask questions about other people’s ideas. Delegates will then have time to vote on their top 10 ideas; the most popular ideas will be selected.

What are we expected to have accomplished/present on Sunday?

Teams will present their idea, their plan and their product to a panel of esteemed judges. While there are specific requirements, it would be in your best interest to incorporate a business model as well as the execution of your product. There will also be time for a Q&A from the judges.