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  • Q. Q16. What are the evaluation criteria?

    The evaluation criteria are Customer Insight & Problem Definition (25%), Experience Innovation (35%), Feasibility & Utilization (30%), UX Quality (5%), and Storytelling & Demo (5%).

    A total of 90% of the evaluation focuses on Customer Insight & Problem Definition, Experience Innovation, and Feasibility & Utilization, placing primary emphasis on the competitiveness of the idea itself.
    For the University Preliminary Round, universities may refer to Hyundai’s evaluation criteria and adjust them at their discretion.

  • Q. Q17. Who will participate in the judging process?

    Experts from Hyundai’s vehicle development and product planning fields are expected to participate in the evaluation. The judging panel may include experts, senior-level professionals, or executives from areas such as product planning, vehicle development, regional/business planning, styling, and design.

  • Q. Q18. When and where will the Final Presentation take place?

    The Final Presentation is scheduled to take place in Delhi on December 16, 2026. The seven selected Finalist teams will present their ideas directly to the final judging panel.

  • Q. Q19. What awards and scholarships will be provided?

    A total of seven teams will be selected as Finalists. Among the seven Finalists, one team will receive the Track A Award, one team will receive the Track B Award, and five teams will receive the Best Innovation Award. Each of the seven Finalist teams will receive a scholarship of 1 Lakh.
    In addition, one team from the seven Finalists will be selected for the Grand Prize and will receive an additional scholarship of 3 Lakh. Therefore, the Grand Prize-winning team will receive a total scholarship of 4 Lakh, consisting of the 1 Lakh Finalist scholarship plus the additional 3 Lakh Grand Prize scholarship.
    The total Hyundai CoE scholarship amount is 10 Lakh.

  • Q. Q20. Will transportation and accommodation be provided for the Hyundai Offline Evaluation and Final Presentation?

    Yes. Hyundai CoE will provide transportation expenses for students invited to the Hyundai Offline Evaluation and Final Event. Accommodation will be provided if required, depending on the flight schedule. Support will be provided for up to two students per team, and detailed arrangements will be shared separately with the selected teams.

  • Q. Q21. What happens to the intellectual property (IP) rights of submitted ideas?

    The intellectual property rights of ideas that are not selected as Finalists will remain with the applicants.
    For the seven Finalist ideas, Hyundai Motor Company will have the right to utilize the intellectual property in accordance with the Terms & Conditions. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions on the official website for detailed information regarding intellectual property rights.

  • Q. Q22. Can a team submit more than one idea?

    No. Each team may submit only one idea.

  • Q. Q23. Can a student participate in more than one team?

    No. Each student may participate in only one team.

  • Q. Q24. Can one idea be submitted under multiple Challenge Topics?

    No. Each idea may be submitted under only one Challenge Topic. However, the university coordinator may discuss the submission with the student and adjust the selected Challenge Topic if necessary.

  • Q. Q25. Can I edit my submission after it has been submitted?

    Yes. Submitted materials may be edited until the application deadline on October 23, 2026. No changes will be allowed after the deadline.

  • Q. Q26. What are the required file format and file size for submission?

    The detailed submission format and requirements are currently under review and will be announced separately.

  • Q. Q27. In what language should the submission be prepared?

    All submission materials must be prepared and submitted in English only.

  • Q. Q28. Can team members be changed after registration?

    Team changes, withdrawals, or member replacements will not be allowed after the Preliminary Round deadline on October 23, 2026.

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