KPMG Ideation Challenge (KIC) 2022: Stages and Timelines
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Team Introduction Video Submission
Share a 90 seconds video which: Introduces each team member in a unique and creative way, tells us how the team’s idea/solution regarding decarbonization can change the world, and why does the team have a shot at winning this competition?

29 Oct'21 04:00 PM IST - 06 Dec'21 06:00 AM IST
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Mentorship Sessions
Eligible teams will undergo mentorship sessions with KPMG in India’s professionals to conceptualise their solution in detail and make it market-ready.

20 Dec'21 06:00 PM IST - 23 Dec'21 06:00 PM IST
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Round 1: Virtual Prelims
Qualifying teams will be required to elaborate on their idea/solution for the problem statement and submit a presentation in the designated format. Submissions for this round will be screened by a panel from KPMG in India and the shortlisted teams will proceed to the semi-finals. The first few entries will be eligible for early bird prizes from KPMG in India.

24 Dec'21 04:00 PM IST - 17 Jan'22 06:00 AM IST
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Round 2: Virtual Semi-Finals
Teams shortlisted for the semi-finals will be mentored by professionals from KPMG in India and present their idea to a KPMG Jury. Winners of the semi-finals will proceed to the national finale.

To be announced.
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Virtual National Finale
In this round, eligible teams will work closely with KPMG in India professionals and further hone their idea. They will present the finished version of their solution/prototype to a jury of leading professionals and take a shot at winning the title of ‘National Champion’.

To be announced.
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Virtual Global Celebratory and Networking Event
This will be an opportunity for the winning team from India to celebrate their achievement on a global platform and network with teams from different countries, share experiences and learn in an action-packed event.

All that you need to know about KPMG Ideation Challenge (KIC) 2022
A student challenge like no other!

The KPMG Ideation Challenge (KIC) is a unique experience of a lifetime, designed to stretch your limits and challenge what you think is possible.

You will get to generate a new idea that could change the world, create a prototype, and then pitch it to business leaders. Along the way, you will work with KPMG member firms' data scientists, coders, business specialists, and tech gurus, who will help bring your idea to life.

Participate now to learn from experts. Work with a dream team. Build a winning pitch. Meet amazing people from around the world. And the further you progress, the more real-world experience you could gain.

What is the challenge?

This year we are challenging participants to create an advanced and cost-effective solution that helps an economy, industry, community or organization to achieve carbon neutrality.

Imagine you are part of a group of innovators looking to help the world grow from this experience. This is your chance to pitch your idea to a venture capitalist in the hope of obtaining funding to take your idea to market.

Here’s how you make that happen:

Pick a client of your choice, within any industry.
Consider your solution. This could be anything from a business concept to an activity, model, process, technology, or service that helps your client achieve and aid decarbonization.
Remember, your experience will be shaped by your idea, so expect it to be anything but ordinary.

Eligibility Criteria and Team Formation Guidelines:

Each team must have 4 to 6 members that are currently enrolled in a university.
There must be a mix of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Business students on your team.
Each team must have at least 1 male and 1 female team member. KPMG believes that diverse teams are more successful at delivering diverse solutions. In case of any situation where there is a tie, teams comprising of members from diverse disciplines (STEM + Business) as well genders will be preferred and have an advantage.
All team members should be pursuing a full-time undergraduate/bachelor’s degree/post-graduate program with at least one year remaining of their studies.
To qualify, the Idea/solution should incorporate usage of advanced technologies, data, and analytics, cognitive methodologies and should be scalable into a prototype and a business model/case.
Cross-specialization teams are allowed to participate.
Cross-year teams are allowed.
One participant cannot be a member of more than one team.
Any deviation from the above-mentioned guidelines will result in the immediate disqualification of the entire team.





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