Presenting the best ideas of the 2024 community challenge

  • 2024-09-26
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Virtual Pitching Event

Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 PM (CEST)

Language: English

Online in Zoom

Join us for the 2024 Community Challenge Virtual Pitching Event, where education is the focus! The eight finalists, whose innovative ideas for improving education have been voted the most promising by the community and jury, will pitch their projects to a panel of expert judges and interested community members. 

This event highlights creative solutions that aim to reshape education. Join us and don't miss the innovative ideas and highlight of this year's Community Challenge!

Agenda

The agenda includes a lightning talk, the pitches by the eight finalists, and the announcement of the challenge winners.

🕐 | 3:00 PM (CEST) - Lightning talk by Benjamin Wüstenhagen

The future of education: How digital solutions are revolutionising the world of learning

🕐 | 3:20 PM (CEST) - ­­Pitches by eight finalists 

Eight selected individuals or teams will have three minutes each to showcase their innovative ideas. Following their presentations, jury members will provide immediate feedback and ask questions. The names of the finalists will be announced on this page on 27 September. 

🕐 | 4:20 (CEST) -Asad`s Entrepreneurial Journey: A Session on Innovation and Growth

In this special session we will focus exclusively on Asad Karišik, community member and one of the outstanding participants of the last challenge. Asad will present his , showcasing the unique idea he developed during the programme. 

Together with Mattias Treutwein, who coached him throughout the year, Asad will share the story behind his entrepreneurial journey and discuss how the challenge helped to shape and refine his concept. This session is a deep dive into Asad´s creative process and growth, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

🕐 | 4:50 (CEST) - Announcing the winners

The winners of the 2024 Community Challenge will be announced by the jury. The three winners will receive professional entrepreneurial mentoring to further develop their concepts. This comprehensive mentoring program includes guidance from experts in the field of entrepreneurship who assist the winners in creating a business plan, advising on legal and financial issues, and formulating business and marketing strategies. 

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    Sonagnon Scholarships

    ''Sonagnon Scholarships'' provide financial support and mentorship to underprivileged Beninese children.

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    SolveIT

    Create narrative customizable cardboard games, based on learning subjects, linked to an application, where teams can play different storylines using same rules, turning learning into a fun exciting adventure.

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    Edu-Connect

    Edu-Connect creates a Global Learning Network using blockchain and AI to offer free, high-quality education for marginalized communities. It features a decentralized resource repository, AI-driven personalized learning, and blockchain rewards, making education accessible and equitable.

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    Eco-Learn Hubs

    Creating an avenue for equitable access to education for kids from underserved communities by exposing them to digital technology while providing educational resources and also in a climate-friendly environment. 

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    Girls for the World

    The "Girls for the World" project empowers young women in Rio de Janeiro with training in ocean sciences and climate action. Combining interactive education, hands-on projects, and female mentorship, it aims to bridge gender gaps in environmental leadership and inspire future leaders.

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    ArchCopilot

    ArchCopilot is an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes architectural education and design. It features an AI assistant for automating design tasks and integrates with existing software to generate or modify projects. 

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    Effective Living App

    Not all ideas are equal. Some are good, some bad, while some will even unlock new futures. So how do you decide which ideas are worth engaging with and which to ignore? And, importantly, how can identify those ideas that will improve your life forever? The Effective Living App.

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    Brain Health Monitor

    A personalized brain monitor using EEG & AI to objectively measure the impact of screen time on brain health, providing users with personalized insights and recommendations for healthier digital habits.

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