Deadline: 10th Jan 2020 | Do you have a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit and a big idea that has the potential to make a positive impact?
Welcome to the British Council’s global innovation challenge to find digital solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems.
Everyone has the potential to change lives with the power of their ideas. No matter who they are or where they are.
Winning pitches will get £20,000 to invest in their idea, as well as mentorship and support from the British Council for a full year.
This year, the targets fall within one of the three Global Goals for Sustainable Development below:
Goal 4: Quality education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 5: Gender equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Things to think about…
They aret looking for thoughtful, creative and unusual digital solutions. So, even if you only have the very seed of an idea, as long as you have given it real thought, applications are encouraged.
To help, we recommend thinking carefully about the following before you apply:
The need your idea addresses – be clear about which one of The Global Goals you are focusing on and the problem your idea could help to solve.
How people will benefit – tell the why your idea matters to the people it is designed for and how it has the potential to positively impact thousands of lives.
Why it’s compelling – they need to feel that you really care about making a difference so tell us the story behind your idea.
The competition – show them you have a clear understanding and awareness of any competitors who may be working on similar products and tell us why your idea is different.
The tools and resources needed to turn it into a product – it doesn’t matter if you haven’t worked with technology before. What does matter is a clear understanding of how your idea will work in the real world.
What you’ll get
Funding and support to help you succeed
Our team of digital experts will help you to develop your idea at your own pace. We’ll give you the opportunity to connect with others and develop further partnerships through access to global networks, events and sector expertise.
Mentorship for a full year
We tailor our support to suit you. You’ll get access to on-going mentorship from the British Council plus advice from subject matter experts on how to potentially grow and scale-up your idea.
The competition is open to anyone and everyone across the world. You can choose to apply as an individual or an organisation.
Early stage applications are accepted, meaning you don’t necessarily need a working prototype when you make your application.
Also, you don’t need to be working in the digital or technology sector to apply.
Find out more and apply today at the official link below:
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Apply before 10th January, 2020