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International Relations Committee
Byte-sized Benevolence: Tech for Good
20th Dec 2023 – 20th Jan 2024

EVENT DESCRIPTION
"Pitch It Abroad 2024" (PIA’24) invites students to develop a business idea and pitch for a tech
initiative with a global impact. PIA’24 is centred around the theme "Byte-sized Benevolence: Tech
for Good", which aims to leverage the power of technology to create positive social impact,
focusing on common global challenges. Providing solutions applicable globally, specifying targeted
country/countries along with India, is necessary. The theme recognises that even small, "byte-
sized" contributions can make a big difference when combined with the reach and power of
technology. In your submission, we are more interested in the business idea, which will be the
critical part. The technology part will act as an enabler for your proposed idea.
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

Byte-Sized Benevolence emphasises projects and solutions that address challenges faced by
communities worldwide. This could include promoting accessibility, bridging the digital divide, and
fostering cross-cultural collaboration. These are some core pillars and benefits that we will be
looking for in your ideas.
● Empowers Communities: Provides tools and resources to empower communities to

address their challenges and create positive change.
● Scalability: Digital solutions can reach a large number of people, maximising impact and
ensuring efficient use of resources.
● Cost-Effectiveness: Byte-Sized Benevolence aims to develop cost-effective solutions
accessible to resource-constrained communities.
For example: (For illustrative purposes only)
1. Developing offline educational apps for children in remote areas with limited internet
access.
a. EduConnect Reach: Aims to empower children in remote areas with limited
internet access by providing offline educational apps (Cost-effective) that foster
learning, creativity, and skill development, contributing to their holistic growth
(Community empowerment). The government can tie up with EduConnect to
make it more accessible. This idea can be expanded to developing countries like
Bangladesh and Nepal (Scalability).
ROUND-1 Video/PPT Submission (20th Dec 2023- 2ndth Jan 2023 11:59 PM IST)
Teams need to prepare a creative video not exceeding 90 seconds or up to a 2-slider PPT
introducing their idea and the business plan driving it. Include details about the idea and why you
think it will work. We encourage you to be as creative as possible.
ROUND-2 PPT Submission (3rd Jan – 10th Jan 2024 11:59 PM)
Teams need to submit a pitch deck of not more than 5 slides describing their business idea. This
may include the following:
• Product/service
• Target market (India & targeted countries/country)
• Feasibility Study
• Value proposition
• Marketing strategies
• Financials, and ROI
ROUND-3 Final Presentation (20th Jan 2024)
Finalists will get an opportunity to present their ideas in front of the panel at XIMB Bhubaneswar.
The finalists will be judged based on their innovative ideas. The teams must prepare a detailed
presentation (not exceeding 10 slides) depicting their business idea and its feasibility.
RULES & GUIDELINES

1. Team size- 1-2 members.
2. Cross-year Teams are allowed.
3. A student cannot be a part of more than one team.
4. All the deadlines need to be adhered to.
5. Failure to meet deadlines like submissions and/or missing out on any of the phases will
lead to disqualification from the event, whichever the panel sees fit.
6. All the event times are according to Indian Standard Time.
7. One Team can present only one idea. Any more than that will lead to disqualification.
8. The emphasis for the evaluation of the solutions presented will be on the uniqueness of
the idea, rationale, or data supporting the idea.
9. All decisions in the matter of eligibility will be with IRC, XIMB & Unstop.
PRIZE MONEY
Exciting prizes worth Rs. 40,000/- and participation certificates are at stake!
● Winner: Rs. 20,000 + Certificate
● 1st Runner Up: Rs. 12,000 + Certificate
● 2nd Runner Up: Rs. 8,000 + Certificate
● Participation Certificates
Name Mob No. Email ID
Swayam Samal 8249261851 um23386@stu.xim.edu.in
Maitreyi Kundu 8818081485 um23225@stu.xim.edu.in
Pritam Kumar 7873809223 um23354@stu.xim.edu.in

Mohapatra
Point of contact for the Event

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International Relations Committee

Byte-sized Benevolence: Tech for Good

20th Dec 2023 – 20th Jan 2024

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

● Empowers Communities: Provides tools and resources to empower communities to

For example: (For illustrative purposes only)

RULES & GUIDELINES

Name Mob No. Email ID

Swayam Samal 8249261851 um23386@stu.xim.edu.in

Maitreyi Kundu 8818081485 um23225@stu.xim.edu.in

Pritam Kumar 7873809223 um23354@stu.xim.edu.in

Point of contact for the Event

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