In a world where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it’s become more important than ever to harness its power for good. And that’s exactly what OPPO Research Institute, alongside its global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services, and LinkedIn, are aiming to achieve with the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge. This initiative seeks to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world to develop innovative solutions that can create a positive impact on society and the planet. So, if you’re an innovator with a big idea, keep reading to find out how you can participate and potentially bring your vision to life with the help of this collaboration.
OPPO is inviting Proposals for two categories, People & the Planet
As part of its commitment to “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, OPPO is inviting proposals in two categories: “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet”. The former seeks to address key issues in digital health and accessible technology, while the latter focuses on solutions related to environmental protection and low-carbon development.
To participate, interested parties must submit their proposals from May 8 to June 30, 2023. Three regional demo events will then be held in Bangkok, Boston, and Shenzhen in early August, followed by the global final demo event at the end of the same month.
The proposals will be evaluated based on four criteria: Feasibility, Technological Innovation, Long-term Potential, and Social Values. The top 15 proposals from the regional demo events will be selected as global finalists, with the top 5 winning proposals receiving a grant of $50,000 each. Furthermore, the top 45 proposals worldwide will have access to further partnership opportunities, including productization and commercialization, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities, and the chance to showcase their solutions at global technology events. They will also receive cloud resources and technical support from Amazon Web Services.
The OPPO Inspiration Challenge is not a new initiative. Last year, the challenge received 536 proposals from innovators worldwide, with the focus on ‘Accessible Technology’ and ‘Digital Health.’ OPPO has since worked with 18 of these teams to further develop and implement their proposals. Some of these ideas were showcased at OPPO INNO DAY 2022 and MWC 2023.
OPPO’s commitment to “Virtuous Innovation” is at the core of this challenge. The brand believes that innovation should always prioritize the needs of people and the planet. As such, the 2023 Inspiration Challenge aims to bring together like-minded innovators who share this vision to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.
The 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge presents an exciting opportunity for technology professionals and entrepreneurs to make a positive impact on the world. By collaborating with OPPO and its global partners, participants can bring their innovative solutions to life and potentially receive support to bring their ideas to market. With OPPO’s focus on “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World,” the challenge promises to inspire a new generation of socially responsible innovators.
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