Q: If there are fewer than three participating teams from our country, will all teams, including our team, automatically proceed to the final round?
A: No. If fewer than three teams from your country participate, your team will not be officially ranked; however, you are still required to participate in the preliminary round and submit all required materials by the deadline.
Please note that teams may still be disqualified and prevented from proceeding to the final round if there are serious rule violations, such as copyright infringement, or if the submitted work does not meet the required standard.


Q: If two or more teams from the same high school rank higher than teams from other schools, can they both advance to the final round as national representatives?
A: No. Only one team per high school can advance to the final round, regardless of their ranking.


Q: If we are not chosen as national representatives in the preliminary round, will we still be able to receive a certificate of participation?
A: Yes. A certificate of participation will be issued to teams that submit all required materials, including the post-competition questionnaire, by their respective deadlines.

Q: Does a supervisor need to be a school teacher?
A: No. Since participants are high school students, we ask that one adult participate in a supporting role — from the time of registration through to the end of the competition — to serve as a point of contact with the organizing committee if any issues arise that the student leader is unable to handle independently. The supervisor may be a school teacher, a professional from a company, or a guardian of one of the participants, as long as they are responsible and capable of fulfilling this role.

Q: Does the supervisor need to stay with us throughout the competition?
A: No. The supervisor is not required to remain with the team throughout the entire 12-hour competition. After assisting with the team photo and ensuring the safety of all students, the supervisor may leave the room. Additionally, if your team is collaborating online, the supervisor is not required to join your group discussion.

Q: What is the expected role of a supervisor?
A: Supervisors are expected to ensure that students participate safely and in accordance with the competition regulations, and to serve as a point of contact with the organizing committee if any issues arise that the student leader is unable to handle independently. Please note that supervisors are not permitted to suggest ideas for problem-solving, provide technical support, assist with the creation of submission materials or video editing, or proofread and correct the team's written work.Supervisors are welcome to observe the competition and offer words of encouragement to the team.

Q:Does supervisor receive a certificate?
A: No, supervisors do not receive a certificate. GYEC is a fully student-centered competition, and participating students are not allowed to receive direct support from supervisors in developing their ideas or during the competition process. All work must be completed independently by the students. For this reason, supervisors are not considered part of the participants in this competition. If any unauthorized support from supervisors is identified, the team may be subject to disqualification.

Q: Are we allowed to use generative AI?
A: Yes and no. The use of AI-generated content in your business plan or presentation video is not permitted. This competition is designed to evaluate your own thinking and creativity within a limited time. However, you may use generative AI as a thinking aid — for example, to organize your thoughts or explore different perspectives — as long as the final content is entirely your own work.
Please also be aware that AI-generated information may not always be accurate and could involve copyrighted material. Use any tools responsibly and with integrity.

Q: Can we use software tools to create designs, edit videos, or produce 3D models?
A: Yes. You may use software applications for graphic design, video editing, animation, or 3D modelling. However, all final content — including visuals, narration, models, animations, and designs — must be created entirely by the participating students. The use of pre-made templates, stock assets, downloadable resources, copyright-free or royalty-free materials, AI-generated materials, or any third-party content available within these applications is strictly prohibited. Please note that many modern software applications include AI-assisted features by default. Participants are responsible for ensuring that no AI-generated or AI-assisted functions are used, even unintentionally. If you are unsure whether a feature is AI-powered, we strongly recommend that you avoid using it.

Q: Are there any rules for citation methods?
A: Not specifically. We do not require a specific citation format, as long as the source and the cited portion are clearly identified. Proper citation is essential for establishing credibility and for tracking how you arrived at your conclusions and figures.
When referencing someone else's ideas or work, clearly indicate which part is quoted and where it came from — either within the text, at the end of the quote, or in a footnotes/bibliography section of your business plan.
Please note that infringement of intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited.

Q: Do you accept late submissions even if we miss the deadline?
A: Yes, if the submission is made within one hour of the deadline. However, please note that a penalty will be applied to your score.

Q: Do we need to create a new Google account?
A: No. If the team leader already has a Google account, there is no need to create a new one. However, please ensure your name is registered in English, as we may not be able to identify you as the sender otherwise.

Q: Can we receive any awards or certificates?
A: Yes. Winners will be awarded a trophy and a certificate of achievement. All participating teams will receive a certificate of participation and a feedback sheet after the winners are announced.

Q: When can we receive a trophy if we win?
A: Delivery time varies depending on your country. We will ship the trophy by air, so it should arrive within approximately 2 to 3 weeks of the announcement.