How to Score High: Inside the Juges' Scorecard

Ready to understand what judges are really looking for in Round 2?

As you prepare for the Round 2 pitching of the HKUST-SINO One Million DollarEntrepreneurship Competition 2026, we are excited to invite you to our upcoming in-person pitching workshop featuring our investment partner, Inno Angel USD TechFund.

How to Score High: Inside the Juges' Scorecard

Join us with our speaker, Brook SUN – Investment Director at Inno Angel USD TechFund – for practical insights into how judges evaluate teams and what makes acompetition-ready pitch.

With over 10 years of experience in early-stage deep-tech investment across HongKong and Shenzhen, Brook specialises in identifying and supporting startups inArtificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, and New Materials.

What will you learn?

- Understand the judging criteria: Learn how judges evaluate teams in a competitionsetting.- Build a competition-ready pitch: Design a pitch deck that clearly communicatesyour value.- Show meaningful traction: Discover the proof points that matter most in Round 2.- Stand out from the competition: Understand what differentiates teams thatprogress to the finals.

You will also have the opportunity to connect with Brook SUN after the workshopand introduce your startup idea.

Workshop Details

Date: 13 Aug 2026 (Thursday)Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMVenue: The BASE (Room 1520A), 1/F, HKUSTRegistration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eUT0bVF3Et49liu