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Teams with working prototypes are\r\n  encouraged to create demonstration videos showcasing their innovation. Your submission is your opportunity to showcase your innovation to\r\n  our expert judges.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Presentation Structure Section -->\r\n      <div class=\"slides-section\">\r\n          <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n              <h2>Presentation Structure - Five Essential Slides<\/h2>\r\n              <div class=\"accent-line\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"slides-grid\">\r\n              <div class=\"slide-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"slide-number\">1<\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"slide-content\">\r\n                      <h3>Team & Institution Details<\/h3>\r\n                      <ul class=\"slide-list\">\r\n                          <li>Name of the Institution\/University<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Institution\/University Logo<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Team Name (if applicable)<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Names & roles of team members<\/li>\r\n             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<h3>File Format<\/h3>\r\n                  <p>Submit your 5 slide presentation in PowerPoint format <span class=\"requirement-highlight\">.ppt or .pptx<\/span> with embedded\r\n  fonts.<\/p>\r\n                  <p>Maximum file size: <span class=\"requirement-highlight\">15MB<\/span><\/p>\r\n                  <p>Use format: <span class=\"requirement-highlight\">TeamName_Institution_Category.pptx<\/span><\/p>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"requirement-item\">\r\n                  <span class=\"requirement-icon\">\ud83c\udfa5<\/span>\r\n                  <h3>Prototype Demo (If Available)<\/h3>\r\n                  <p>Create a <span class=\"requirement-highlight\">2-4 minute<\/span> demonstration video showcasing your working\r\n  prototype.<\/p>\r\n                  <p>Upload to YouTube and provide the link during registration.<\/p>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"requirement-item\">\r\n                  <span 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