Deadline: 1st September 2024
Do you have an innovative idea for tackling the global challenge of misinformation, cyberbullying and social disconnection? Sign up now at Singularity + Sync Digital Wellbeing Global Impact Challenge 2024 . The aim of the Singularity + Sync Digital Wellbeing Global Impact Challenge is to identify and support startups that have a chance of solving these problems. What solution do you propose to tackle the global challenge of social polarisation?
The Global Impact Challenges (GICs) are targeted, impact-based innovation competitions organised by Singularity. Since 2010, they have partnered with organisations around the world to create incentivised competitions that address specific challenges facing our world. Some challenges are geographically focussed, while others are topic focussed. Occasionally, they are both. Each challenge is different based on the partner's objectives, but all are designed to identify and elevate individuals and startups that are creating an exponential impact in their field.
Prize
- The winner of the Singularity + Sync Digital Wellbeing Global Impact Challenge will receive a cash prize of US$ 250,000, along with a free place on the Singularity Executive Programme. The prize money will be paid in instalments, with a schedule to be defined at a later date.
- The Executive Programme offers a 5-day immersive learning experience with collaborative workshops, group activities and in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technologies. The programme is designed to enable leaders to develop a new mindset and acquire the tools to leverage exponential change for the benefit of themselves, their organisations and society at large.
Eligibility
- The challenge is open to candidates from all over the world.
- Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Applicants must be founders of a fully established entity at any stage, including idea, working prototype, minimum viable product, pilot or traction. Travel requirement: Applicants must be able to travel to Silicon Valley for the pitch event.
- The commitment to attend the entire Executive Programme is mandatory if the prize is awarded.
Evaluation Criteria
The projects will be assessed by a panel of judges who will analyse the following:
- Relevance to the Challenge Theme: Alignment of the Solution with the Challenge Theme.
- Feasibility and Viability: Feasibility, Viability and General Coherence of the Idea.
- Market validation: validation of the start-up market, business model and traction.
- Innovation and Novelty: Entrepreneurial and innovative potential, with an emphasis on novelty.
Application
The inscription must include:
- Completed enrolment questions: provide complete answers to all enrolment questions.
- CV/Resume: Send a CV or current resume.
- Summary of achievements: provide a summary of your main achievements.
- URL from the video: share what inspires you in the world and how you plan to make it better.
- Sales pitch presentation: upload a sales pitch presentation describing your solution.
