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Global Big Data Contest to Unearth Mineral Sites

Nov-29-19 By IdeaConnection
Calling all data scientists and geologists wherever you may be. The Government of South Australia is hosting the Gawler Challenge, a $250,000 crowdsourced open data competition to fast-track the discovery of mineral deposits in the state.

2020 Syngenta Crop Challenge in Analytics

Nov-08-19 By IdeaConnection
Enter the 2020 Syngenta Crop Challenge and put your analytical skills to the test to help address the growing global food demand. You'll receive real-world data to help you develop your models, and cash prizes totalling $8,500 will be awarded.

Take Part in Open Innovation Challenges

Oct-30-19 By IdeaConnection
Stretch your creative muscles and earn big money prizes by taking part in open innovation competitions and challenges. IdeaConnection's Contests and Challenges page is the world's biggest and most popular list of live challenges. Currently, there are 68 challenges with more than $67 million in prize money available. Here are a few highlights of some of the listed challenges.

Tokyo Olympic Games Open Innovation Challenge

Sep-13-19 By IdeaConnection
In 2020 Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. To discover new ways to enhance the spectator experience organizers have launched an open innovation technology challenge.

NASA's $1 Million Open Innovation Space Robotics Challenge

Aug-14-19 By IdeaConnection
Fancy picking up a cool $1 million in prize money? That's what NASA is offering innovators for coming up with a design for an autonomous robot that can explore the moon. On Monday, the space agency announced phase 2 of the NASA Space Robotics Challenge to help it expand the US's ability to explore space.

AI Solution Wins Agriculture Hackathon

Jun-19-19 By IdeaConnection
To help it develop new approaches to agricultural concerns, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a two-day hackathon. Software developers, information technology professionals and technical experts were invited to create IT systems to help solve issues around water management.

Open Innovation Call to Improve New York’s Air Quality

Jun-07-19 By IdeaConnection
Here's an interesting challenge to get the creative juices flowing. New York City has launched an open innovation contest for novel ideas and new technologies to mitigate the consequences of air pollution and the urban heat island effect.

Open Innovation Challenge to Defeat Brain Tumors

Mar-25-19 By IdeaConnection
On your marks, get set, go! The Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI), a global nonprofit that accelerates research commercialization, has launched the BRAIN RACE. This global open innovation contest aims to launch 15 or more startups to come up with breakthrough solutions to defeat brain tumors.

Mars Launches New Open Innovation Program

Mar-06-19 By IdeaConnection
Global food giant Mars Inc. is embarking on a new open innovation initiative to accelerate innovation in several food categories of interest to the company. They include convenient meal solutions, flavors and plant-based products. The Seeds of Change Accelerator program is looking to support the fast-track growth of early-stage food companies.

Why IdeaConnection Problem Solvers Love Idea Rallies

Feb-26-19 By IdeaConnection
IdeaConnection's problem solvers work on fascinating challenges, solving a vast array of problems for cash in fields as diverse as artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering and nanotechnology to name but a few. They can also participate in Idea Rallies. These are week-long periods of brainstorming where companies get solutions and fresh perspectives.