The San Diego Innovation Open

Deadline: 2014-03-17
Award: $5000

The Innovation Open is back to find the next generation of better brands featuring the startups who, given the right support and exposure, can deliver environmental or social benefit, coupled with identified impact metrics. Judges will review each submission, and select semi-finalists based on the following criteria:

-Creativity in delivering environmental or social benefit, coupled with identified impact metrics
-Team quality, particularly as it relates to demonstrated track record and understanding of systemic issues of sustainability
-Economic scalability: growth and impact potential
-Above and Beyond: bonus points for disruptive innovation. The idea has approached the issue from a new perspective and is offering a solution that will truly shift the market as we know it.