TechConnect Ventures connects emerging technology
Solvers to strategic innovation Seekers fast through

OPEN CHALLENGE SPRINTS

 




Open Challenge Sprints are fast-tracked, incentive-based Innovation Challenges without all of the hassle

 

TechConnect Ventures independently sponsors every Sprint.

  • We set and articulate the Topics.
  • We run the Challenges.
  • We recruit solutions from Solvers.
  • We evaluate the response.
  • We curate the strongest innovations.
  • We host Pitches and Showcases.
 


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As little as 6 weeks from Challenge to Opportunity

 

And we share the Sprint results with motivated Seekers who can take innovation and run with it. 

OPEN CHALLENGE SPRINT SERIES

All Sprints are grouped under common Series themes. Click on any Series below for a full list of the open, closed and pending Challenge Sprints available under that Series.

5G Technology Series - Completed

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Uncovering technologies to enable the 5G industry revolution!

Topics under this Series will address:

  • Software and hardware innovations
  • Edge computing
  • 5G-enabled solutions and applications
  • More...
  

Sustainability Series - Launching Soon

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Connecting Innovation Seekers and Solvers for a more sustainable future!

Topics under this Series will address:

  • Industrial decarbonization
  • Sustainable materials and renewable resources
  • Advanced manufacturing and efficiency
  • More...
  

Advanced Materials Series - Launching Soon

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Capturing cutting edge materials solutions to challenges in every sector!

Topics under this Series will address:

  • Functional materials
  • High performance materials
  • Packaging innovations
  • Material design and modeling
  • More...
  

Digital Transformation Series - Coming Summer 2020

  

Bridging the gap between industry and the pipeline of emerging technologies from across the digital landscape, including A.I., Industrial IOT, Mobility, Cybersecurity and much more!

 
  

Biomedical & Healthcare Series - Coming Summer 2020

  

Expanding access to novel solutions for medicine, healthcare, pharma, biotech and more, including devices, materials, diagnostics, imaging, modeling, simulation and more!

 
 
 

GET INVOLVED

INNOVATION SOLVERS

Get in the race!

Submit to an Active Sprint

 
INFORMATION FOR SOLVERS
» View Sprint Guidelines
» View Official Sprint Rules
 

INNOVATION SEEKERS

Join us at the finish line

Enroll as a Corporate Seeker!

 
INFORMATION FOR SEEKERS
» Seeker Packages & Pricing
» All Sprint Series & Topics  
 

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POWERED BY TECHCONNECT

For over 20 years, TechConnect has provided advanced technology prospecting and commercialization programs to advance innovation partnerships within its global network. TechConnect has sourced over $250B in industry funds and $25B in government funds to date through our global Events and Innovation Challenges such as the Utilities Innovation Challenges, Advanced Materials Challenges, Defense Medical Challenges, and many more! Learn more at: www.techconnect.org

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