Description
The Innovation Competition invites students and innovators in Greater Cairo to bring their groundbreaking solutions aligning with the theme "Building for the Future: Sustainable Design for Achieving Net-Zero Real Estate," fostering creativity and sustainability in the real estate sector.
Who is eligible to join the Innovation Competition?
General: Students from public and private universities and innovators in Greater Cairo.
Age & Geographic Location: Individuals aged between 18-30, residing in Greater Cairo.
Team Composition: Teams of (2-4 participants) or individuals
Education:
Fields of Study: Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Environmental), Sciences, Business Administration, any other relevant field such as applied arts.
Degree: University undergraduate, fresh graduates, and/or master’s students or holder.
Can I apply on my own or do I need to have team members?
While individual applications are accepted, teams are encouraged to join composed of (2-4 individuals) to foster collaboration and innovative synergy, aiming to promote teamwork in addressing real estate challenges.
What are the criteria by which ideas are evaluated?
Cater to the real estate industry as a whole
Complement and align with the competition’s main theme and at least one of the sub-themes.
Unique and innovative solutions
Have long-term positive impact and the ability and feasibility to be localized and launched.
When will the competition take place?
The competition unfolds with applications opening from December to January, followed by the applications selection held in the end of January. The online eye-opener workshop & second filtration of applicants will be mid-February, leading into an enriching Bootcamp and Mentorship phase taking place between February to March, while the eagerly awaited Demo Day and Winner Announcement is set for mid-April.
What are the stages of the competition?
Applications Open: Applicants submit their innovative solutions and ideas during the application phase, which runs until mid-January.
Applications Selection: Successful applicants will be notified and selected to be moving forward to the next phase of the competition.
Selection of Finalists: Selected applicants attend an “online eye-opener workshop” to further develop their solutions and entrepreneurial skills, and by the end of the workshop they will have the chance to send a 2–3-minute video pitch for the second round of filtration.
Bootcamp & Mentorship: Successful pitches will move on to the second round of workshops that will be presented as 4-days physical bootcamp and two online one-on-one coaching sessions to transform solutions into concrete business opportunities. This phase concludes with an internal pitch to determine the finalists who will advance to the Demo Day.
Demo Day & Winner Announcement: The competition culminates with a Demo Day, where finalists present their refined solutions, and the winners are announced, marking the successful conclusion of the innovation journey.
What is the award?
Exchange Program - Empowering Sustainability Minds:
Winners will be eligible for a unique exchange program, crafted in collaboration with The UN Global Compact Network Egypt.
Winners will get an immersive experience like no other, Gain profound insights into sustainable technologies, engage with leading academics, explore real-world sustainability projects, and network with influential figures in the sustainability sector.
Deadline
January 15th, 2024
Find application form here