Join us for the first 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 Register NowποΈ Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
β° Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
π Venue: Netrality Data Center Meeting Hall, 401 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | π Apple Maps | πΊοΈ Google Maps
π» Happy Hour 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Prohibition Taproom 501 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA | π Apple Maps | πΊοΈ Google Maps
ποΈ Date: Sunday October 27, 2024
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 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 backgroundsβsuch as entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, policymakers, and makersβto 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!
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:
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.
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.
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! π