IV · Impact & International Projection
Criterion 19 / 20
30%
Scalability or Real-World Applicability
Escalabilidad o Aplicabilidad Real
We evaluate whether the solution can grow beyond a pilot or classroom project — and whether it has genuine real-world applicability.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Clear pathway from pilot to broader deployment
- Identifies specific real-world contexts and users
- Addresses scalability constraints proactively
- Business or deployment model described
- Demonstrates understanding of real operational environment
4
Good
- Scalability addressed with minor gaps
- Real-world context identified
- Some operational considerations mentioned
- Deployment pathway mostly clear
3
Acceptable
- Real-world application mentioned but vague
- No clear scalability plan
- Potential contexts identified without depth
- Limited beyond immediate school environment
2
Insufficient
- Solution appears limited to classroom
- No real-world application identified
- Scalability not considered
- Cannot see path to broader use
1
Poor
- No scalability or applicability addressed
- Purely a school exercise
- No potential to function outside controlled environment
- Zero real-world consideration
Common Mistakes
- ✘"We'll scale it later" without any plan
- ✘Only describing classroom or local use
- ✘Not identifying who would actually use this solution
- ✘Confusing scale of impact with scale of deployment
Evaluator Focus
- Scalability planning
- Real-world context identification
- Deployment pathway
- Operational awareness
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Who specifically would use this solution in the real world?
- ✔What would need to change to serve 1,000 users instead of 10?
- ✔Is there a market, institution, or government that would adopt this?
- ✔Have you described a concrete path from prototype to deployment?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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Criterion 19 of 20