The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
Note : Use this template as a reference to structure your pitch deck.
Each slide has a prompt to guide you.
Pitch Deck Template | Regional Round 2026
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Name of Your
Innovation Idea
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Prompt card: 💬
Your title should be clear, memorable, and concise. Avoid vague names like "Green Solution" or "Better Future." A strong title tells judges exactly what you're solving and for whom.
Optional : Add a tagline/subtitle with 4 -5 words that clearly explains your solution. �Example : Knowache - Accessible Children’s Health Education
The Problem & Root Cause Analysis
The Problem Headline: State the urgency clearly
(e.g., "40% of smallholder produce rots before reaching urban markets.")�
Human/Data Point:
A compelling metric or target community story showing who is affected and where.�
Root Cause Breakdown (The "Why"): Example
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Don’t just state the surface level problem - uncover the root cause. Use a real/global statistic or a human story, then explain why existing attempts to fix this problem have failed
Your Solution & How it works
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What Is It? (1–2 Sentences): A concise, high-level summary linking your solution directly to the primary problem.�
How Does It Work? (3-Step Mechanism):
Why Is It Different? : Mention the competitive advantage
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Explain the mechanism, not just the concept. Show judges step-by-step how your solution tackles the root cause identified on Slide 1, and why current alternatives fall short backed by evidence.
Your SDG
Connection
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal(s) does your idea address?
Explain clearly how your solution connects to the SDG and contributes to its targets.
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Select at least one SDG your solution addresses. If your solution aligns with two or more SDGs, include all relevant SDGs. Explain which specific SDG target(s) your solution supports and why.
Your Expected
Impact
Describe the real-world change your solution would create if implemented
Think about who benefits, by how much, and over what timeframe.
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Who will benefit and how will their lives improve?
Social Impact
Implementation
Strategy
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How many people could this reach — local, national, or global over time?
Phased Roadmap (Scale)
How is this funded or maintained long-term without relying purely on grants?
Financial/ Environmental Sustainability
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Behind The Pitch
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Introduce your team (or yourself)
Role / Focus Area
Team member 1
Role / Focus Area
Team member 2
Role / Focus Area
Team member 3
Role / Focus Area
Team member 4
Final Closing Pitch
Why Us?
A brief 1-sentence statement on your shared motivation or lived experience with this issue.
Closing Call-To-Action (The Next Step): Example
"With LGIC support, our immediate next step is testing our v1 prototype with 10 test users in Q4. Help us eliminate food waste at the source."
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Prompt card: 💬
Prove why YOUR team is uniquely equipped to build this. End with a memorable, actionable call-to-action that leaves judges with zero doubt about your next steps.
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Submission Instructions
Steps for Submitting Your Pitch Deck
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Fill out all prompt sections with your project details.
Prepare Your Deck
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Go to File > Download and select .pptx or .pdf.
Export File
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Upload your Pitch Deck via submission link before Aug 18th
Submit via link
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Note : Detailed submissions guidelines will be shared with all participants on their registered email Ids. To maintain fairness, submissions post the deadline will not be accepted.
Bibliography (optional)*
Include citations for any hard data used in your pitch deck to prove credibility:
Format example: UN FAO Report (2024). "Global Food Losses and Food Waste." [https://fao.org/](https://fao.org/)...
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*If you've used external data, statistics, or references anywhere in your deck, list them on an Appendix / Sources slide at the end — it keeps your main slides clean and shows judges your evidence.