DEADLINE: December 6, 2019
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REGION: United States
Stanford Design Challenge 2020: “Reducing the Inequity Gap: Designing for Affordability”
One
of the key challenges of this century is addressing rising levels of
inequity around the world. They have seen great advancement in the
longevity innovation space, but new products and services far too often
only reach the wealthiest people in a society. They challenge students
around the world to innovate to significantly reduce the cost of a
design that will help people at all ages achieve long and healthy life
outcomes.
Recommended:
What Kinds of Designs are Included?
Any
design that significantly reduces the cost of a solution contributing
to longer and healthier lives will be accepted. Designs could target:
The health and well-being of young people
Solutions that allow individuals to remain in their homes.
Solutions that bring nutritious food to individuals.
Monitoring health and managing chronic disease.
Encouraging higher levels of activity and engagement at the community level.
Location: United States
Benefits
Finalists will receive:
$1,000 USD to help with prototyping and finals preparation
Mentorship from an experienced industry professional
Paid
travel to the Finals at Stanford University in April 2020 (Each team
selected for the finals will be eligible for up to $1500 in travel
reimbursement (or up to $2500 for non-US teams) to help facilitate
participation in the finals. Reimbursement will be subject to Stanford
University regulations on reimbursed travel.)
Winners will receive:
1st place: $10,000 USD
2nd place: $5,000 USD
3rd place: $2,000 USD
Recommended:
Eligibility
Each team must consist of at least one full-time student from any accredited institution of higher education anywhere in the world
Teams may have a total of up to 5 members, and may include non-students
Only students are allowed to present at the Finals
Eligible Regions: Open for All
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Create a design for a product, service, or program that addresses the challenge topic, “Reducing the Inequity Gap: Designing for Affordability.”
Submit your design at the Apply Now Link any time before December 6, 2019.
5-8 Finalist teams will be announced in January 2020.
The Final competition will be held at Stanford University in April 2020 (exact date TBD).
Application Deadline: December 6, 2019
For Further Queries:
For further queries, please email at designchallenge@stanford.edu.
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