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Philadelphia Open Innovation Tournament

Join us for the first annual Philadelphia Open Innovation Tournament! We're calling all πŸš€ Visionary Founders, πŸ’Ό Intrapreneurs, πŸ’ͺ Doers & Makers, πŸ›οΈ 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. 🌈 Register now to collaborate, compete, and create the future! πŸš€

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Event Details πŸ—“οΈ

Day 1 - Open Ideation Round

Up to 200 participants will form teams and brainstorm ideas to solve real-world challenges. Teams will create rapid prototypes and present them to peers for evaluation. The top teams, as determined by participant votes (no more than 10), will advance to the second day.

πŸ—“οΈ Date: Saturday October 26, 2024

⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

πŸ“ Venue: Netrality Data Center Meeting Hall, 401 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | 🍏 Apple Maps | πŸ—ΊοΈ Google Maps

🍻 Happy Hour 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Prohibition Taproom 501 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA | 🍏 Apple Maps | πŸ—ΊοΈ Google Maps

Day 2 - Finalists Presenting

Finalists (no more than 10 teams) will refine their ideas and prepare final presentations. Expert judges will evaluate the pitches, and awards will be given to the most promising solutions.

πŸ—“οΈ Date: Sunday October 27, 2024

⏰ Time: Finalists will schedule time to present

πŸ“ Venue: Netrality Data Center Conference Room, 401 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | 🍏 Apple Maps | πŸ—ΊοΈ Google Maps

Our Mission 🎯

"Our goal is to accelerate Philadelphia's growth by spotlighting and empowering the city's most promising innovators."

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What's an Open Innovation Tournament? πŸ€”

An Open Innovation Tournament is a dynamic and collaborative event where individuals and teams come together to generate, develop, and showcase innovative ideas. Unlike traditional innovation processes that often occur within closed environments, an Open Innovation Tournament invites participants from diverse backgroundsβ€”such as entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, policymakers, and makersβ€”to contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

Participants engage in various activities like brainstorming sessions, prototyping, and pitching ideas, all aimed at solving real-world challenges. The tournament fosters a competitive yet cooperative atmosphere, encouraging participants to push the boundaries of creativity and problem-solving. By the end of the event, the most promising solutions are recognized and rewarded, with the potential for further development and implementation.

The key benefits of an Open Innovation Tournament include:

Join us to be part of this exciting journey of innovation and impact!

How Will the Philly Innovation Tournament Work? πŸ› οΈ

The Philly Innovation Tournament is structured to systematically generate and evaluate innovative ideas through a competitive process inspired by the framework developed by Profs. Karl Ulrich and Christian Terwiesch (@UPenn in Philadelphia). Here's a brief overview of how the tournament will unfold:

Tournament Structure Overview

Participants will brainstorm and create rapid prototypes of their ideas, displaying them on poster boards for peer evaluation. The most promising concepts will advance through multiple rounds, where participants will refine their ideas and pitches. The tournament culminates in final presentations judged by experts, ensuring that the best ideas are identified and developed into actionable projects.

Watch this video for more information about the tournament setup from its creators.

Process

The tournament spans two days, featuring rapid prototyping sessions, peer voting, and expert judging. Participants will engage in brainstorming, prototyping, pitching, and evaluation rounds, competing for awards and recognition.

Day 1: Saturday

Day 2: Sunday

Join us for this exciting event where ideas collide, innovation thrives, and solutions to real-world challenges are born. Your unique perspective is crucial to our collective success. Register now to collaborate, compete, and create the future! πŸš€

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