MISSION INTEL: Startups must be unique, formed by 1–2 members (any domain), aligned with SSIP pillars (innovation, employment, or social impact), present a data-backed problem, solution/MVP or wireframes, TAM/SAM/SOM, business model, and SSIP grant plan, with ideas submitted 3 days before the event for uniqueness verification, and a pitch time of 6 minutes (hard stop at 6:30).