Prepare for the Regional Qualifiers
Regional Qualifiers Overview
Competition season is here, and your dedication over the past few months is about to shine! ⭐
At Enactus, we believe that competition fuels innovation and drives real-world change. For Enactus UK & Ireland this year, the Regional Qualifier competition is the first step in our competition season, which paves the road to the Enactus World Cup!
The Regional Qualifiers offer teams the opportunity to receive feedback from business leaders, connect with peers, learn from one another, and celebrate the work you’ve done so far.
To ensure a fair competition for all, teams must adhere to specific guidelines outlined by Enactus Global, which we have shared with you below. These guidelines cover various aspects, including project criterion, presentation format, and impact measurement. By following these guidelines, you'll be in the best position possible to showcase your projects effectively and increase your chances of advancing to the Top 16, and potentially the Enactus World Cup!
Competition Guidelines
Presentation Team
A maximum number of 6 students may be in your core presentation team for Regional Qualifiers, not including the student responsible for your tech/presentation, who may join for Q&A. Each university is permitted only one presenting team, though you can pitch multiple projects in your allotted time.
Presentation Time Slot
Each team will be given the same amount of time. After your team has been formally introduced, your time slot will be broken down as follows:
1 minute (set up period)
For the Regional Qualifiers, your team will have a maximum of 1 minute to set up and check any audio-visual equipment. Once the team has set up, a plain black screen must be displayed.
During this time it is suggested that the Annual Reports are handed out to the judges.Please note that only Annual Reports can be shared with judges. You cannot give out any products, prototypes, or any other additional items.
12 minutes (live presentations)
Your team will have a maximum of 12 minutes to deliver their presentation. Your presentation does not need to fill the full 12-minutes. You must end on a blank, black screen, and you will be cut off if you exceed the time limit.
5 minutes (question & answer period)
Each team has 5 minutes only to answer questions given by the judges in the room. Only those students in the core presentation team may answer questions. Only judges may ask questions. Please note that any unused time remaining from the 12-minute presentation will not be added to Q&A time.
Annual Report
For the Regional Qualifiers, annual reports are required. They should include clear descriptions of your projects, target beneficaries and your impact.
The Annual Report can be made up of any confirguration of a max of four single-sided A4, or you can opt for double-sided printing with a maximum of 2 sheets of A4 used.
You should not crop or cut your annual report into a smaller size than what has been outlined above. You cannot use QR codes to extend your annual report beyond this size. If a team uses a cover or back page, it will count as one of those pages. Teams should not use folders, report covers, etc. in conjunction with their Annual Reports. Leftover reports will be recycled.
Standardised Page
To enhance transparency and consistency, each team’s Annual Report must include one standardised page displaying impact and financial results. This ensures all teams present their outcomes in a clear, comparable format. The standardised impact table ensures a clear, measurable way to evaluate project success and promotes fair, consistent impact assessment at the Enactus World Cup. Find the exact details here. The standardised page is one of the 4 pages of your annual report.
Reporting Multi-Year Project Impact
Teams with multi-year projects (e.g., that started prior to the current impact period) can mention past impact for context, but their evaluation should focus on impact achieved within the official reporting period. This approach recognises project continuity, which is essential for scaling initiatives into long-term, sustainable enterprises.
On the Day
Agenda Overview
Registration:Upon arrival, each team must register their attendance at the event and will then be shown to a designated waiting area, where they must wait. Please note that late arrivals may jeopardise the team’s ability to compete due to time constraints on the day.
Team Briefing: While the judges are being briefed, all teams will have a short session to go through the day and get ready for the competition.
Competition Time: Taking it in turns, each team will have the opportunity to present their 12-minute AV presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A period.
End of Day
** Please note that Enactus UK & Ireland run multiple Regional Qualifier events across different locations and times in the UK & Ireland. For this reason, start times and locations are not included above. This information will be shared directly with your team via email.
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A reliable laptop with a working HDMI port and your presentation preloaded/downloaded.
Laptop charger
Notepad/Pens to write on
Water Bottle
Recommended: Backup of Your Presentation! Have a USB or external drive copy in case of technical issues.
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A projector, screen and HDMI cable (not type C)
Please note: Laptops, HDMI connectors and any other equipment needed for the presentation will not be provided by the competition management team. These must be arranged by the team before coming into the competition premises. Please note that this will also need to include a Mac converter if using an apple device.
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In case of a power failure in the space, the competition will stop until the problem is fixed. If a team’s electronic equipment fails (i.e. laptop dies, presentation freezes, etc), the presentation time will continue to count down.
Top Tips
Judge Process
To make the most of your presentation, it's helpful to understand how the judges evaluate teams. This section outlines the judging process used in all competitions, including how judges are prepared for their role. Understanding this can help you tailor your presentation and improve your chances of success.
Judges receive training on how to evaluate teams according to the competition’s criteria, including both a virtual and in-person judge orientation.
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Judge
Orientation
Every judge must agree to the Judge Oath, which is the same oath used across the world. By taking this oath, judges commit to providing fair and high-quality assessments of the teams’ overall impact.
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Judge
Oath
Introduced by the competition coordinator, each team will have 12 minutes to present their project to a panel of judges, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
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Team
Presentation
During each presentation, judges use the Individual Team Evaluation Form (ITEF) to assess the quality and impact of teams’ initiatives and score accordingly.
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Team
Evaluation
After the Regional Qualifier competitions are complete, all scores will be reviewed, and the Top 16 teams will be announced.
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Top 16
Announcement
Enactus Criterion
All Enactus Projects all over the world follow a simple framework that guides the creation of new and existing projects called the Enactus Criterion. It is used to evaluate your realised outcomes & direct impact at Regional, National and Global Enactus competitions.
Each team has the liberty to develop projects that adhere to the Enactus Project Criterion, beyond which the details — including the extent of team involvement, choice of beneficiaries, and approach to project implementation — are at your discretion.
Which Enactus team most effectively demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership to drive business and innovation for sustainable positive impact to benefit people, planet and prosperity within the last year?
Entrepreneurial Leadership:
Identifying a need and capitalising on opportunities by taking personal responsibility, managing risk and managing change within a dynamic environment.
Innovation:
The process of introducing new or improving existing ideas, services, technologies, products or methodologies.
Use of Business Principles:
Applying a sound business model and business plan.
Sustainable Positive Impact:
Demonstrating a measurable, lasting improvement for people, the planet and prosperity.
*Prosperity - fulfilling lives economically and socially.
Measuring & Articulating Impact
When developing Enactus projects, it's crucial to understand the core impact we and our projects are creating for people, planet, and prosperity. Our focus at Enactus extends beyond merely meeting the criteria; we strive for positive, sustainable outcomes and clear direct impact.
To understand and judge how successful projects are, teams need to know and articulate clearly the difference between what they put in (inputs), what they produce (outputs), the positive changes they create (outcomes), and the wider impact they have (direct and indirect).
This framework will help you effectively communicate your project's impact to the judges and confidently present your project's reach in a compelling way, whilst importantly ensuring your claims are accurate and fair.
Impact Definitions
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Inputs are the resources you invest in your project, like time, money, and skills.
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Outputs are the immediate, tangible products of your efforts; think of activities or services your project delivers.
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Direct Impact reflects the measurable improvements in knowledge, skills, or resources among individuals with whom the team directly worked. The immediate and measurable changes that happen to the people or organisations as a direct result of the teams’ intervention (not their project partners!).
Example: Trained 15 local seamstresses with upcycling techniques, pattern making, and fashion design.
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Indirect Impact includes those who indirectly gain knowledge, resources, or skills — but with whom the team did not work with directly — contributing to broader improvements for people, planet, and prosperity.
Example: Indirect impact can be seen in the improved well-being of the families of the local seamstresses, who now experience increased financial stability due to their mothers' enhanced earning potential.
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Projections show what might happen in the future, based on your current success. While helpful for showing long-term potential, judges will primarily focus on the actual impact you've achieved this year.
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Reach measures exposure, not necessarily the effect your project had on those individuals. While reach is an important metric, it's crucial to remember that it doesn't directly translate to impact and therefore cannot be labelled as such.
Enactus Impact Audit
All Enactus Teams that make it through to the Top 16 Semi-Final Round will complete a pre-audit before competing. This ensures all teams adhere to the same standards when presenting their Enactus impact, creating a fairer competition for all.
More information about the pre-audit will be shared with all Top 16 teams, but to get a head start, we’d suggest you follow the Top Tips below!
Pre-Audit Top Tips
The term ‘audit’ might seem like a lot, but there is no need to worry - it's not about catching you out! Think of it as a chance to make sure you are clearly articulating the amazing work you have done, with passion and integrity.
Quite simply, if you use the Enactus impact guidelines and only claim impact you can prove with evidence, you're good to go.
Stay Organized: Keep all your project files (photos, videos, reports) in one place.
Track Your Impact: Record all impact with solid evidence.
Show Your Impact: Use numbers and stories to powerfully demonstrate how your projects helped people.
Communicate Clearly: Use the Enactus definitions to articulate your impact effectively.
Finally - Honesty is the best policy! Misrepresentation of project impact, even unintentional, can have serious consequences, including disqualification from the World Cup Qualifier. Don’t be that team…