Pitch
Inspired by the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, this category invites students or student groups to present impactful ideas that address authentic needs and create meaningful change. Aligned with the CAS statement of the year, participants will pitch innovative projects or solutions that inspire hope, solve real-world problems, and contribute to a better tomorrow. They will present their idea in a 5-minute pitch.
Venue
CP room (1st floor- Secondary Building)
Event Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Maximum school entries
15
Rules & Regulations
CAS Statement of the year - 'Imagining an Impactful Future'
Eligibility: Participation is open exclusively to students of Grades 9–12.
Two Rounds – Preliminary Round (Online Submission by August 6, 2026) & final round of selected top 15- Presentation at Host School (Microsoft Teams for Outstation Schools).
Participants are required to present entrepreneurial projects or innovative ideas that address authentic needs and create a positive impact on individuals, communities, or the environment.
In the case of a group, a minimum of 1 and maximum of 3 students is allowed
Projects should align with the CAS Statement of the Year.
Ideas will be presented in the format of a recorded video pitch, with a focus on clarity, coherence, and persuasive communication.
Participants will have 5 minutes to pitch their idea or project, demonstrating its purpose, impact, and potential.
Participants may use visual aids such as infographics or prototypes to enhance the understanding and visualization of their ideas.
The top 15 shortlisted entries will be notified via email by Sunday, August 10, 2025, and will be invited to present their ideas live before the panel of judges on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the CAS Summit. Outstationed teams may present via Microsoft Teams.
Each shortlisted team will have 5 minutes to present their idea, followed by a 3-minute question-and-answer session where judges may seek clarification and assess the feasibility and practicality of the proposed idea.
Shortlisted teams from outstation schools will present their ideas to the judges through an online video call at their scheduled time on the day of the event.
Judges will consider the scalability and sustainability of the proposed ideas, looking for projects with the potential to create a lasting positive impact.
Criteria for Judgement
Clarity of Ideas
Feasibility and Practicality
Presentation
Scalability and Sustainability
Requirements
No. of entries: one team per school
Format: PDF, PPTX or MP4
Layout: Landscape
Naming Convention: SchoolName_Pitch_2026
Submission Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM IST.
Link for submission: https://forms.gle/AhDdSWh8D786HiZF8
Presentation Round
Presentation: 5 minutes
Q&A: 3 minutes with judges