WHAT IS BSM DISRUPT?

BSM Disrupt is a hackathon program and a competition that serves as a platform for Brunei Shell Marketing (BSM) to source new business partners. The platform targets start-ups and businesses with at least a minimum viable product MVP with a proven operation/revenue track record. The BSM Disrupt hackathon program is a sprint-like event with the objective of crowdsourcing ideas on how to solve a problem or improve a current service within the BSM Company’s sphere of influence.

The aim of the event is also to kickstart the developers’ involvement in proactively improving the ecosystem.

BSM DISRUPT PROGRAM DATES:

WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER?

• Opportunity to reshape and innovate the world!
• BSM Disrupt is more than a competition. It brings together unique tech and ideas to life.
• Get a chance to network with professionals, gain new skills, validate ideas, win cash prizes and partner with BSM.

HOW CAN I REGISTER?

You can register your team into BSM Disrupt by filling up and submitting the form on this link BSM Disrupt 2022

ELIGIBILITY

1. Participants must be above 18 years old.
2. Registrants must have and be operating under a registered business.
3. Registrants must include a video submission of a business pitch (up to 1-minute and 30 seconds) with the registration.
   

CHALLENGE STATEMENTS

Note:

Participants are to focus on the problem sets - Visions or any solution listed are for example purposes only. Participants may propose solutions outside the set criteria so long as they fit the theme and solve the problem. Any proposals will need to take into consideration HSSE and regulatory requirements.

STRUCTURE

REGISTRATION: Call for application opens (14^th November 2022 to 5^th December 2022, 3-Weeks).

Register – propose - submit

1. Participants are to register within the registration timeline.
2. Registered participants must submit a maximum of one (1) minute and 30-second video to pitch.
3. Participants may follow the video submission guide on how to submit a pitch video.
4. Registrations will be through Google Form (LINK BSM Disrupt 2022) - participants will be required to either upload a video of their one (1) minute 30-second pitch or provide a link. For team participation - one representative can pitch the problem.

OPEN DAY [16^th November 2022 & 28th November 2022]

Validate – restructure - resubmit

1. Participants can validate their idea by attending the Open Day at Brunei Innovation Lab, KHub Building.
2. This is an opportunity where BSM will share an overview - introduction, expectations, program overview and Q & A session validating the participant’s submitted problem statements.
3. For the remainder of Week 3, participants will be given the option to either resubmit their video for innovative solutions that directly respond to the problems stated or stick to what they have previously submitted.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS [8th December 2022]

Shortlisted nominees will be announced directly and are required to confirm their availability to attend the Pitch Day,

PITCHING (Tentatively 12th December 2022)

1. Pitching will be held on-site, where the finalists will pitch their business ideas and present their prototypes in front of judges. Finalists will have 15mins to pitch, including Q&A.
2. Participants with the most feasible business ideas, such as application to innovation, proven business model, and a working prototype, will have the opportunity to win up to BND 5,000.
3. The winners will have the opportunity to collaborate and partner with BSM to develop their business idea further if applicable.

PRIZE PRESENTATION (to be announced)

1. Announcement of winners and prize presentation.