Participate in the Tech for Sustainability Campaign 2024 by Siemens (60,000 prize money)

November 29, 2023 oppor4u 0 Comments

Tech for Sustainability Campaign is a global initiative that invites students, researchers, startups, and innovative individuals to utilize technology in addressing real-world sustainability challenges and shaping our future alongside Siemens. By selecting one of the challenges listed below, you can actively contribute to solving these problems by submitting your ideas.

So, what’s in it for you? Here are some compelling reasons to join:

1. Win Prizes – Stand a chance to win a total of EUR 60,000 in prize money.
2. Make a Real Impact – Collaborate with others to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to building a sustainable future.
3. Engage in a Hackathon – Develop your ideas and solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
4. Present to Siemens Management – Showcase your innovative solution to top management at Siemens.

Join us in the Challenges and together, let’s create a lasting impact.

Challenges:

1. Ecodesign for train’s balises
2. Incorporating sustainability as a decision factor in manufacturing
3. Enhancing sustainability through cybersecurity
4. Connecting global energy markets
5. Ensuring reliable energy data for sustainable sites and buildings
6. Driving climate resiliency

Your road from submission to live pitches in front of Siemens Top Management

Idea Submission 25th October – 5th December Register on the platform and submit your idea on how you want to solve the proposed challenge

Validation 6th December – 8th January Experts will intensively review and evaluate the ideas, based on multiple criteria.
Co-Creation 9th January – 10th March Together we will co-create up to 5 solutions to drive impact.
Hackathon and Live Pitches 11th March – 14th March – 14th March Develop your solution with further key experts in a hackathon, pitch it, and create sustainable impact.

Idea Submission

Welcome to the idea submission phase of the idea challenge! From October 25th, 2023 to December 5th, 2023, you have the opportunity to submit your ideas for the various sustainability challenges listed under the Tech for Sustainability Campaign. To participate, make sure you are registered on the Siemens Innovation Ecosystem. Each challenge is unique and requires a feasible and technologically viable solution for commercial implementation. This is where your ideas play a crucial role! If you need more information about each challenge, visit the respective challenge page. During the ideation phase, feel free to edit your submitted idea as many times as you like. The most promising ideas will proceed to the “Validation” phase based on the submitted idea description.

For details and apply, please visit the event website