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Mentor and jury calculator
Estimate a minimum team based on your expected teams and available pitch window.
How many mentors and judges you need
Expert capacity depends on team count, tracks, mentoring session length and scoring time per project. The calculator distributes workload and includes a reserve so the agenda can survive cancellations and delays.
Calculate expert capacity
- Enter participants, average team size and number of tracks.
- Set consultation length, pitch duration and expert availability.
- Use the recommended mentor, judge and reserve counts.
Staffing questions
How many teams can one mentor support?
A comfortable load depends on session length and agenda. The calculator uses available hours and consultations per team to estimate it.
Should I invite backup experts?
Yes. A reserve covers cancellations, technical delays and tie-breaking without disrupting the schedule.