Open Challenge Sprints
COVID-19 SERIES

WINTER 2021 COVID-19 SERIES
Submissions Closed


FALL 2020 COVID-19 SERIES
Submission Closed

 
About this Sprint Series

The COVID-19 Sprint Series seeks to address both established and emerging technical challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, particularly with the ability to facilitate and accelerate the "return to normal". Sponsored Sprints under this Series will seek innovations across broad ranging sectors including biomedical, healthcare, hospitality, travel, personal care and more.

 
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February 17, 2021

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New COVID Opportunity Reports available
COVID TechConnect Innovation Summit
  • Detection technologies
  • Diagnostic technologies
  • Oxygen delivery technologies

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WHAT ARE OPEN CHALLENGE SPRINTS?

Sprints are fast-tracked Innovation Challenges that connect Innovation Seekers and Solvers through a non-exclusive open innovation platform that combines strategic innovation discovery and commercial opportunity matching, through Opportunity Reports, Pitches, Showcases and Awards.

 
 
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As little as 6 weeks from Challenge to Opportunity.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

INNOVATION SEEKERS

Rapid, low-risk access to novel, strategically-aligned concepts, technologies, research and start-ups. Plus:

  • Topic-specific opportunity reports
  • Exclusive virtual pitches
  • Facilitated introductions
 
INNOVATION SOLVERS

Commercial opportunities and exposure to global solution-seeking organizations. Plus:

  • Invitations to Pitch Events
  • Top Innovation Awards
  • Showcase opportunities subsidized by TechConnect
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Information for Seekers
 
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