Join us for the second annual Philadelphia Open Innovation Tournament! We're calling all π Visionary Founders, πΌ Intrapreneurs, πͺ Doers & Makers, ποΈ Policy Implementers, and anyone else who needs to innovate to get their jobs done. Be part of a groundbreaking event where ideas collide, innovation thrives, and solutions to real-world challenges are born. Your unique perspective is crucial to our collective success. π Register now to collaborate, compete, and create the future! π
π Get Early Access to 2025 RegistrationβοΈ Our 2024 event sold out with a waitlist! Don't miss out - sign up now for priority access to 2025 registration.
π€ Spark Ideas with Our Innovation BotβοΈ Jumpstart your creativity! Our AI-powered Innovation Bot uses LLaMA to generate unique innovation concepts. Perfect for brainstorming or just for fun.
ποΈ Date: TBD October, 2025
β° Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (followed by optional happy hour)
π Venue: NextFab, 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA | π Apple Maps | πΊοΈ Google Maps
ποΈ Date: TBD October, 2025
β° Time: Finalists will schedule time to present
π Venue: Netrality Data Center Conference Room, 401 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | π Apple Maps | πΊοΈ Google Maps
"Our goal is to accelerate Philadelphia's growth by spotlighting and empowering the city's most promising innovators."
An Open Innovation Tournament is a dynamic event that brings together diverse minds to solve real-world challenges. Inspired by the framework developed by Profs. Karl Ulrich and Christian Terwiesch at UPenn, it's a systematic approach to generating and evaluating innovative ideas through friendly competition.
Key features of our tournament:
The tournament unfolds in two exciting stages:
Join us in this exhilarating journey of innovation and impact. Be part of shaping Philadelphia's future!