Category overview
Standings are grouped so Builders compete in a fairer context. New YBC 2.0 entries use category and business-stage groups; legacy entries fall back to campus groupings.
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How this season works
Public votes help show traction, but judging remains the strongest signal in the final result.
Vote for Builders
Open a Builder profile from the standings and choose Vote for this Builder.
Judges Score
Judges evaluate the business idea, plan, readiness, and potential impact.
Integrity Checks
Public voting is tracked by device and suspicious devices can be blocked by admins.
Selection criteria
Builders are selected for the next stage based on the strength of the application, judge review, and readiness to use the opportunity well. Public votes help show traction, but they do not replace the quality of the business case.
Clear opportunity
The business idea is easy to understand, solves a real problem, and fits the selected category.
Customers and demand
The Builder can explain who will buy, use, or benefit from the product or service.
Practical business model
The plan shows how the business can operate, earn income, manage costs, and grow responsibly.
Community impact
The application explains how the business can improve lives, serve the community, or create jobs.
Use of capital
The MK3 million plan is specific, realistic, and connected to equipment, stock, marketing, or growth needs.
Commitment and readiness
The Builder shows effort already made, understands the biggest challenge, and is ready to pitch or demonstrate.
Live standings
Switch between stages to see grouped rankings, vote momentum, and combined scores.