OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator
Inspiration Challenge
Call for Proposals
2023 Finalist
Introduction
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Initiated by the OPPO Research Institute, the OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023 aims to empower global entrepreneurs and technology professionals to bring innovative solutions to life and thereby create a better future for all. The Challenge’s aim is based on OPPO’s mission: Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World, and its brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”.
Grants and Incentives
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Grants
US$ 50,000 for each Top 5 winner from the global final demo event
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Acceleration Camp
The global top 15 will be invited to participate in an Acceleration Camp and meet with OPPO senior executives, technology and investment experts, and industry partners.
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Partnership Opportunities
Further partnership opportunities are open to the global top 45, including, but not limited to
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Productization and commercialization opportunities: an incubation fund totaling US$190,000 will be set up to co-develop solutions for implementation.
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Strategic partnership and investment opportunities.
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Opportunities to showcase at global technology events.
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Opportunity to receive cloud resources and technical support from Amazon Web Services.
Global Timeline
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More Information
*All dates are Beijing time (GMT+8). The date and timeline of the regional challenges may vary. Please click the button above for details.
Global Call for Proposals
May 8
Deadline to Submit Proposals
June 30
Preliminary Review and Initial Assessment
July 1—July 15
Three Regional Demo Events
July 27—August 7
Announce the Global Finalists
July 29-August 15
Acceleration Camp for the Global Finalists
September 20—October 17
Global Final Demo Event and Winners Announced
October 18
More Information
*All dates are Beijing time (GMT+8). The date and timeline of the regional challenges may vary. Please click the button above for details.
Choose from Two Categories
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The theme of the OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023 is “Virtuous Innovation”. Proposals submitted should fit within this overarching theme, while also explicitly addressing one of the two categories: Inspiration for People or Inspiration for the Planet.
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Inspiration for People
Innovative Solutions for Digital Health and Accessible Technology
This category is a call for technologies, products and services related to digital health and accessible technology. It includes health algorithms; hardware sensor innovations i.e. the integration of new and advanced sensors into daily health monitoring devices; innovative products for digital health monitoring; accessibility assistive technologies; and technology designed for the elderly. The primary focus of this category is to make technology accessible and beneficial to everyone.
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Inspiration for the Planet
Innovative Solutions for Environmental Protection and Low-Carbon Development
Aligned with OPPO's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050, this category calls for innovative solutions related to environmental protection and low-carbon development as applied to consumer electronics. It includes renewable energy; sustainable materials and packaging; green production processes; recycling of electronic products; and carbon emission digital management. The primary focus of this category is to minimize the environmental impact of electronic product manufacturing or usage, and to promote sustainable development through technology.
Organizer and Partners
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Organizer
Global Strategic Partner
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Global Innovation Partners
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Global Impact Partner
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Global Coordination Partner
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