Tech for the Global Goals- Innovation for a brighter tomorrow

In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. Guided by the

goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone

. Read more about the Global Goals here. 

We know ideas and technology from KTH have the power of changing the world. This is why we have decided to challenge you. Submit your project that contributes to one or more of the 17 Global Goals by April 18^th and compete for a winning prize of 50 000 SEK to realize your idea.

• Are you a KTH researcher, employee or student with a tech-based idea that can contribute to the realization of one or more of the 17 Global Goals ?
• Could 50 000 SEK help you contribute to the Global Goals, develop your project and bring it closer to market?

What have others done?

There are many examples of cases from KTH Innovation who have contributed to the Global Goals. Read about Klimato  or MemoAR ! 

Who can compete?

Join the challenge if:

• You have a tech-based idea or project that contributes to one or more of the 17 Global Goals (see link).
• You have started development of the technology and have made some progress
• You are a current researcher/employee or student at KTH
• The core of the project team is from KTH (min. 50 % ownership by KTH researchers/students)
• The idea or project has not already been supported financially by KTH Innovation

Who will win?

The winning project will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Impact and potential: the potential to contribute to the Global Goals and to reach the market
• Innovative, i.e. uniqueness and novelty in key aspects
• Realizable,: the feasibility of developing the project and bringing it to the market

The evaluation process will be carried out by KTH Innovation. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews.

What can I win?

• The winning project is awarded 50 000 SEK to develop their idea and fund relevant activities. The team will also receive support from KTH Innovation.
• Relevant activities are such that are aimed at developing the project towards the market. Examples can be activities to meet potential users, customers and partners, developing a demo or prototype to use in tests or market activities, or carrying out pilot trials.
• The final budget, and activities will be decided in discussion with KTH Innovation
• Funding cannot be used to file patents, pay salaries, or conduct research-related activities

How can I participate?

Fill out the online template on the KTH Innovation website before April 18^th, 2018.

• Describe the idea/project (max 4000 characters) according to the NABC model
  • Need: What are the problems you seek to solve? What/which of the global goal(s) you are targeting?
  • Approach: What is your solution (technical solution, business concept)?
  • Benefits: What are the benefits/values for the user/customer?
  • Competition: What makes your idea unique? What are the alternatives and competition?
• Current status (max ca 1500 characters)
  • Description of the status of the project and what you have done so far
• Motivation, plan (use of the prize money), (max ca 1500 characters)
  • Description of y0ur plan, how to use the prize money and how it would advance your project