Summer Sprint: Accelerating Impact
Week 4: Communicating Your Project & Final Submission Prep
Catch Up & Recap
We’ve reached the final week of the Enactus Summer Sprint! This week is all about bringing everything together – refining your project and learning how to communicate it effectively for your final submission.
Your submission will determine which teams are selected to pitch for funding at the Summer Sprint Showcase, so this is your chance to showcase the incredible work you’ve done over the past four weeks.
This Week’s Focus
By the end of this week, you’ll be able to:
Collate all your progress from the programme into a clear and compelling submission
Understand what makes a strong project
Communicate your project effectively using the Enactus judging criteria
Submit additional resources (like your canvases, visuals, or a short video pitch) to strengthen your application
What to Include in Your Submission:
No matter which format you choose, your submission must cover the following key elements:
1. The Problem Identified
What issue is your project tackling?
Why is this an important problem to solve?
Who is most affected by this issue?
2. The Needs You’re Addressing
What specific needs exist within the affected community?
How did you validate that these needs exist?
Why did you choose these particular needs to focus on?
3. Your Project Interventions
What solutions/interventions are you implementing?
How do these interventions directly address the identified needs?
How will your interventions create sustainable positive impact?
4. Project Cost & Business Model
What are the estimated costs to run your project?
How will you generate revenue or funding to sustain your impact?
Which business model best supports your project? (e.g., Robin Hood model, tiered pricing, co-operative, pay-as-you-feel, etc.)
5. Measuring Success
What metrics will you use to track impact?
How will you measure both short-term and long-term success?
How does your measurement plan align with the project’s goals?
Understanding the Judging Criteria
Your project will be assessed based on the following five categories:
Needs Assessment
Have you demonstrated a strong understanding of the community or market needs?
Business Principles
Does your project incorporate sound business practices?
Innovation
Have you introduced a creative or unique approach to solving the problem?
Potential to Scale
Does your project have a clear plan for scaling its impact?
Sustainable Positive Impact
Will your project create lasting social, environmental, or economic change?
