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Technorama 2024

Registration

Link to registration form

Preparing for Technorama exhibition

  1. Special training session “Effective pitching” is prepared for participants of TECHNORAMA 2024.
  2. Registered participants will receive access links to the training session.
  3. If you have never prepared a pitch before, we recommend using the training materials “How to pitch 2024” prepared by the organizers.
  4. The KTU Startup Space team is ready to help you! Contact for inquiries: justina.kateivaite@ktu.lt.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about registration or event:

Justina Kateivaitė

Communication with participants

phone: +3706 38 48 272
email justina.kateivaite@ktu.lt

Evaluation of Works

  • Participants of the TECHNORAMA exhibition compete for the title of the most innovative and commercially viable solution (please see evaluation criteria below) and the main prize*, established by the Rector of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU).
  • TECHNORAMA partners establish special prizes for exhibition participants.
  • Winners will be selected and awarded with prizes by a competent jury composed of partners, business, and science representatives.
  • If a team representative does not participate in the physical exhibition, the commission reserves the right not to evaluate the works of representatives who are not present at the physical exhibition.

*The prize amount is indicated before taxes.

Evaluation Criteria

EVALUATION CRITERIA WHAT IS EVALUATED? WEIGHT
The need The relevance of the problem that is bieign solved is assessed – is the idea, solution being developed help to solve a relevant problem of society.

20%

Impact, value created Value created, benefit for society is evaluated – whether an idea, solution being developed is useful and valuable to people, businesses, society, city, region, country (ies), contributing to the solution of the identified problem.

15%

Potential Uniqueness, quality, novelty, competitive advantage, development and commercialization potential, feasibility of the solution developed.

30%

Presentation The presentation of the idea, solution in the exhibition is evaluated – whether the presentation is clear, comprehensive (problem solved revealed, solution, commercialization potential presented – market, competitive environment, possible business model, current idea development achievements, future plans, solution development team presented), smooth, inclusive?

15%

Completeness on a practical level The technological completeness of the implementation of the idea is assessed. Is a prototype created, already running? Will the product be user-friendly for the end user? How and to what extent is product design developed?

20%

Each criterion is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means poor and 10 means excellent.

Preparation for the "Pitch Battle"

  • All “Pitch Battle” participants compete for the title of the best exhibition-pitch presentation and the main prize* established by the event’s partner, “Rocket Software Lithuania”.
  • Special training sessions on “Effective Pitching” are prepared for TECHNORAMA participants. Registered participants will receive access links to the training.
  • Participants will have 3 minutes to present their innovations during the “Pitch Battle”, and another 3 minutes will be allocated for questions from the commission.
  • If you have never organized an idea presentation, we invite you to use the “How to pitch” presentation prepared by the organizers.
  • Pitches of the “Pitch Battle” should be delivered in English.
  • Winners will be selected by a jury composed of representatives from partners, business, and science.
  • The KTU Startup Space team is ready to help you prepare for the exhibition. If you have any questions, please contact justina.kateivaite@ktu.lt.

*The amount before taxes.

Technorama 2024 Pitch Battle powered by Rocket Software

Pitch Battle Evaluation Criteria

EVALUATION CRITERIA WHAT IS EVALUATED? WEIGHT
The need The relevance of the problem that is being solved is assessed – is the idea, solution being developed help to solve a relevant problem of society.

10%

Impact, value created Value created, benefit for society is evaluated – whether an idea, solution being developed is useful and valuable to people, businesses, society, city, region, country (ies), contributing to the solution of the identified problem.

10%

Potential Uniqueness, quality, novelty, competitive advantage, development and commercialization potential, feasibility of the solution developed.

10%

Presentation The presentation of the idea, solution during the Pitch Battle Powered by Rocket Software is evaluated – whether the presentation is clear, comprehensive (problem solved revealed, solution, commercialization potential presented – market, competitive environment, possible business model, current idea development achievements, future plans, solution development team presented), smooth, inclusive?

60%

Completeness on a practical level The technological completeness of the implementation of the idea is assessed. Is a prototype created, already running? Will the product be user-friendly for the end user? How and to what extent is product design developed?

10%

Each criterion is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means poor and 10 means excellent.

Reasons to Attend Technorama

  • Bringing Innovators Together: Technorama provides a platform for innovators to connect and exchange ideas, receiving feedback from industry leaders.
  • Exhibition Opportunities: Participants gain valuable exposure and contacts through live and virtual exhibitions with a wide reach.
  • Competition and Rewards: Top participants have the chance to win cash prizes, sponsored contributions, and the prestigious Rector’s Prize.
  • Further developing ideas at KTU Startup Space with the support of mentors.
  • Recognition: Each team member receives a certificate and may earn extra points towards a scholarship through their participation.

F. A. Q.

  • I want to register, where can I do it?
    Registration link here.
  • Until when the registration will be open?
    Registration is open till 2024 May 13th, 11:59PM (EET)
  • I am not a student of KTU, can I still participate in Technorama?
    Yes, you can. Anyone can participate.
  • I am creating social innovation, not a technological device. Can I still participate?
    Yes, we are looking for developers from different fields.
  • In what case can I be eliminated from the exhibition?
    The participant might be eliminated or his registration canceled if the participant does not provide the information requested by the organizers in time, or does not respond to the requests of the exhibition organizers.
  • The participant must have a clear idea that would solve a problem relevant to the market or society. Priority is given to participants who have already created a model or prototype.
  • The organizers reserve the right to change the terms and conditions of participation.
  • Where will the live exhibition take place and for how long?
    You will present your work during TECHNORAMA 2024 exhibition on May 29th. The live exhibition will take place from 10 am to 4 pm, in KTU Santaka Valley, K. Baršausko str. 59, Kaunas. If needed, we invite you to come to KTU Santaka Valley, K. Baršausko str. 59, Kaunas, and get ready for the exhibition on May 28, from 4 p.m.
  • What means will we get at the exhibition, what do we need to prepare by ourselves?
    A stand will be prepared for the presentation of your work at the exhibition. Stand width 1 m. Inventory on the stand: table (table top measurement 80×80 cm), 3-slot extension. If additional electricity is required, please inform tomas.proscevicius@ktu.lt. Internet – wireless. The title of the work, a description of the idea, and a link to the virtual exhibition booth will be designed and printed on the wall of the stand. We recommend to demonstrate the created prototype at the exhibition, to have a laptop to demonstrate visualizations and other visual materials.
  • How many people can be at the stand?
    We recommend maximum three persons to be on the stand at a time. If there are several members in the team, we recommend to change in turn.
  • Digital catalog of  “Technorama” projects. All projects will be presented at digital catalog. The organizers reserve the right to edit the texts submitted by the participants (without changing the logic of the sentences) to make them grammatically correct.
  • Are there any taxes on the prize?
    Yes, the cash prize amount won is taxable according to the applicable legislation. The cash prize amount is presented before taxes are deducted.
  • For advice in preparation for the Technorama exhibition, please contact Justina Kateivaitė at justina.kateivaite@ktu.lt. A “Effective Pitching” training session is specially prepared for TECHNORAMA 2024 participants as well. Registered participants will receive details on the training session.