Problem 

• Is the addressed healthcare problem clearly defined? 
• Does the team demonstrate a strong understanding of the problem’s significance? 

Idea

• Is the solution well-articulated and easy to understand? 
• Are the objectives of the idea clearly stated? 

Competitive Positioning

• How does the idea differentiate itself from existing solutions or practices? 
• Is there evidence of market research or awareness of competing solutions? 

Value Creation

• Does the solution have potential to deliver measurable social, cultural, or economic value in healthcare? 

Innovation Height

• Does the idea offer novel approaches or add substantial value compared to current standards? 

Feasibility

• Is the idea realistic and is there a plan for testing, implementation, scaling? 

Team Diversity

• Does the team represent diversity in discipline, culture, and gender? 
• Are complementary skills and perspectives evident within the team? 

Commitment

• Has the team demonstrated a strong commitment to participating actively in the programmeme? 
• Are they dedicating adequate time and resources to develop their idea? 

Development Stage

• Is the idea in an “early-stage” of development, defined as beyond conceptual (on-paper ideas) but not yet fully prototyped or market-ready? 
• Has the team taken initial steps, such as: gathering insights to explore the healthcare challenge; creating draft frameworks, sketches, or workflows for the solution; engaging potential users or stakeholders for feedback. 

Readiness for Programme

• Does the team exhibit readiness to undertake critical developmental activities, including: validating the idea with users, stakeholders, or patients; prototyping or refining the initial models of the solution; collaborating with experts and engaging with the healthcare sector for testing and feedback. 
• Can the team effectively advance the idea with the programme’s support? 
   

• 1-3: The application lacks clarity, demonstrates minimal effort or understanding, or is misaligned with the programme’s focus. 
• 4-6: The application meets basic requirements but has significant gaps in clarity, feasibility, or alignment with the programme’s objectives. 
• 7-8: The application is well-developed, aligns well with the programme, and shows strong potential, with minor areas for improvement. 
• 9-10: The application is exceptional, demonstrating clear problem definition, innovative solutions, strong feasibility, and alignment with programme goals.