Q: I only have a preliminary idea and haven’t developed it into a complete project yet. Can I still participate?
A: Absolutely! This is exactly the core purpose of Basecamp — to help you refine your idea from scratch and turn it into a tangible project.
During the 6-day intensive program, you will work with mentors to complete a full set of deliverables, from problem definition to a polished business proposal and pitch deck.
Q: Do we have to participate in teams? Are there any requirements for team composition?
A: Yes, participation is team-based. Individual students can register and submit basic information first; after signing up, you may form a team freely or join an existing one.
Both the Business Proposal submission and Pitch Day (including rehearsal and formal defense) require team participation, with all deliverables submitted and presented in the team’s name.
We recommend teams consist of 3–5 members and encourage early team formation. Cross-university collaboration is allowed, but the Team Leader must be a current DKU student.
Q: Are both undergraduate and graduate students eligible to apply?
A: Yes. The competition is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of DKU who are officially enrolled before June 1, 2025.
Q: Can projects have faculty supervisors?
A: Yes, and we highly encourage it. In principle, each project can have no more than 3 faculty supervisors.
Q: Can I participate if my project has already been registered as a company?
A: Yes. For such projects, you need to provide relevant documents (e.g., company registration certificate) during the application process. Meanwhile, all projects must be original, comply with the rules, and must not infringe on others’ intellectual property rights.
Q: Can I only join Basecamp for the learning sessions and skip the final competition?
A: Basecamp is closely linked to the school-level “Challenge Cup” competition, and all program modules are designed to support teams throughout the competition process.
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