💡Join the first edition of Dean’s Open Innovation Challenge and become a driver of purposeful innovation!
Be a part of a competition that empowers you to turn ideas into real-world initiatives.
💡Join the first edition of Dean’s Open Innovation Challenge and become a driver of purposeful innovation!
Be a part of a competition that empowers you to turn ideas into real-world initiatives.
Taking on a critical global issue: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 just ranked societal polarization as 1 of the top 3 risks for the next two years. At NOVA IMS, we’re ahead of the curve. Our Dean’s Open Innovation Challenge, focusing on ‘Time to Reconnect,’ seeks to leverage data to tackle the pressing concern of radicalization. Learn more about the challenge here.
Participants form multidisciplinary teams to address the challenge theme using innovative solutions. Explore each phase of the competition below and how you can get started.
On PitchDay, all teams present their final solutions to the Jury;
The Jury will select and announce the 3 best projects that will go through to the final stage of the competition;
The 3 finalist teams will make their final pitch to the panel of judges at the Data with Purpose Summit, followed by the awards ceremony;
The prizes will enable the acceleration and prototyping of the 3 winning projects;
Prizes:
1st Prize: €1,000 (per team member) + 3 Mentoring Sessions at NOVA Analytics Labs (per team)
2nd Prize: 750 € (per team member) + 3 Mentoring Sessions at NOVA Analytics Labs (per team)
3rd Prize: €500 (per team member) + 3 Mentoring Sessions at NOVA Analytics Labs (per team)
🤝Collaboration: Work alongside a diverse team, bringing together a wide range of skills, perspectives, and experiences;
🧠 Learning: Develop valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and learn from experts in the field;
🌐 Networking: Connect with innovator minds within our community, opening doors to potential future collaborations;
🚀 Accelerate ideas: Winners have the opportunity to accelerate and prototype their idea.
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