Applicants must fully own or have the legal rights, licenses, and permissions for the innovation they are submitting. This ensures originality and protects against disputes over ownership. Submissions without proper rights will not be considered.

The applying individual or organization must develop the core work of the project. Collaborations are welcome, but the primary ownership should rest with the applicant. This guarantees that recognition goes to the true creators.

Projects must be functional and available in the market for at least three months before submission. This requirement ensures tested, practical solutions rather than unproven concepts. It highlights innovations already creating measurable impact.

Entries should demonstrate originality in design, technology, or approach. They must show clear benefits in solving real-world challenges. Judges will prioritize solutions that deliver lasting social or economic value.

Each participant may only submit one entry per award category. This rule promotes fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants. Multiple entries across different categories are allowed, but only one per category.