Pitch Rounds
Semi-Final and Grand Final
The last two rounds are judged through a live pitch, not files. This page shows their order and where you stand within them.
Temporary page
The committee hasn't yet set the dates, venues, or format of the two rounds. Whatever isn't certain is written plainly as awaiting the committee — not guessed. This page will be updated as soon as the decisions are out.
Where you stand
Your position appears once you're registered
The pitch rounds are the last two stages. The path starts with registration.
Complete registrationRound 1
Semi-Final Pitch
The 20 semi-finalists give a 5-minute presentation plus 5-minute Q&A before the judging panel.
- Approximate timing
- To be announced
- Who takes part
- Top 20 semi-finalists
Confirmed
- The 20 participants with the highest proposal scores advance. (Program Design §17)
- The format is a 5-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A. (Program Design §7)
- From this round, 10 are selected to advance to the Grand Final. (Program Design §17)
Awaiting the committee
- The exact date
- Venue — in person or online
- Judging criteria weights
Announced beforehand at the Top 20 Semi-Finalists stage (To be announced).
Round 2
Grand Final
The 10 finalists give a final 7-minute presentation plus 8-minute Q&A before 5 judges.
- Approximate timing
- To be announced
- Who takes part
- Top 10 finalists
Confirmed
- The format is a 7-minute presentation + 8-minute Q&A before 5 judges. (Program Design §7)
- Held together with YES Connect; the winners are announced at the same event. (Program Design §7, §25)
- There is a Finalist Pitch Refinement period before the day itself. (Master Calendar)
Awaiting the committee
- The exact date
- Venue and stage format
- Who the five judges are
Announced beforehand at the Top 10 Finalists stage (To be announced).
Need help?
Questions about registration, the Academy schedule, or your proposal can go to the official channels below.
- @sayyes.ae
This is the general ILUNI UI UAE address, not a participant helpdesk. The dedicated helpdesk channel that P8 and the Launch Kit call for hasn't been set up yet — until it is, participant questions land in an inbox that isn't staffed for this.