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The document outlines plans for the UNIIC IDEATHON 2024 competition to be held from May 27-29, 2024 in the Philippines. Teams of 3-5 students and faculty from partner universities will develop solutions for challenges in areas like smart cities, climate action, and agriculture. The event includes online workshops in March-April to train participants, as well as physical workshops during the 3-day competition where teams will present their pitches and solutions. The goal is to spur innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and networking between African and Asian universities. Winning concepts will receive year-long support including grants and incubation assistance.

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Ideathon UBIC

The document outlines plans for the UNIIC IDEATHON 2024 competition to be held from May 27-29, 2024 in the Philippines. Teams of 3-5 students and faculty from partner universities will develop solutions for challenges in areas like smart cities, climate action, and agriculture. The event includes online workshops in March-April to train participants, as well as physical workshops during the 3-day competition where teams will present their pitches and solutions. The goal is to spur innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and networking between African and Asian universities. Winning concepts will receive year-long support including grants and incubation assistance.

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University Incubator

Consortium Meeting
9 November 2023
UNIIC IDEATHON 2024
Date: 27-29 May 2024
(Monday – Wednesday)
Venue: Palawan State University,
Philippines
Organisers: PSU, WPU, MinSU

Problem statements will be given to the


participants. Participants will recommend
potentials solutions that address the
identified challenges. Winning concepts
will receive year-long support, including
cash grants and incubation assistance.
Objectives
Innovation and Problem Solving
Think outside the box and come up with innovative
solutions to real-world problems.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Collaboration between participants with different
expertise, such as developers, designers, and
domain experts.

Cross-Regional Networking
Opportunity for Africa-Asia regions networking for
future collaborations and sharing/understanding of
differences in culture.
Expected Output

Skill Development Business Concepts Innovative Solutions


Can harness skills in design thinking, Create business concepts Innovative solutions to
business development, and and strategies including specific challenges or
presentation, equipping students with business model & revenue problems
valuable capabilities for future projection
endeavors.
Composition of Teams
• Each university can have a maximum of two (2) teams participating, with each team consisting of

3-5 members.

• Teams may include a combination of faculty/staff and students from their university (Only 1

faculty/staff is allowed).

• To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, each team must include at least one member from

both the business and technical sides. Teams should aim for a balanced mix of technical skills,

design expertise, business acumen, and domain knowledge.

• Teams may make composition adjustments before a specified deadline but must maintain the

interdisciplinary balance.
Verticals

SMART CITIES CLIMATE ACTION HEALTH AND WELLNESS


• Renewable Energy Solutions • Mental Health and Well-being
• Urban Mobility and
• Sustainable Transportation • Medical Services Access
Transportation
• Waste Reduction and Recycling • Nutrition and Food Security
• Energy Efficiency
• Aqua Management • Disease Prevention and Control
• Internet of Things
• Biodiversity Conservation and
• Safety and Security
Restoration
Verticals

AGRICULTURE FOOD INNOVATION


• Precision Agriculture and Smart • Smart Farming and Agriculture for
Farming Food Production
• Sustainable Crop Management • Food Preservation and Shelf-Life
• Agroforestry and Biodiversity Extension
• Sustainable Livestock • Food Waste Reduction
Management • Food Safety Technology
General Rules for Verticals
• Alignment with Verticals: All projects and solutions must align with the chosen vertical and address
challenges or opportunities within that domain.
• Definition of Scope: Establish clear objectives and boundaries within the chosen vertical. Teams
should define the specific problem they aim to solve, ensuring alignment with the vertical. Teams
should stay focused, maintain feasibility, and communicate their project's goals effectively.
• Originality: Solutions presented should be original and developed during the ideathon, avoiding
plagiarism or copyright infringement.
• Ethical Considerations: Participants should consider ethical implications related to the vertical,
including privacy, sustainability, and social responsibility.
• Problem Solving: Solutions should aim to solve real-world problems or contribute positively to the
chosen vertical.
Tentative Timeline

1 2 3 4 5 6

Planning Posting Online Physical Pitching Post-Ideathon


Meetings Ideathon Workshop Workshop Day Visit
Registration

September 2023 – January 16, 2024 March - April 2024 27 May 2024 28 May 2024 29 May 2024
January 2024
Pre-Ideathon

Name list to be provided by each January 15-22, 2024 Registration form will be emailed and
university posted on the website on Jan 15, 2023

Release of Schedule for Online January 15, 2024 via website created by PSU
Workshops

Each university to provide name list February 22, 2024 Email

Sharing of workshop link March 1, 2024 Email

Workshop 1 Introduction to Startup 101 March 14, 2024 Online

Workshop 2: Design Thinking - Ideation March 28, 2024 Online


and Validation

Workshop 3 Business Model Canvas April 18, 2024 Online


(BMC)

Workshop 4 Financial Management April 25, 2024 Online


Proposed topics for workshops
Main Topic Sub-Topic

•Importance of Startups in the Economy


Workshop 1 (Online): •Identifying Startup Opportunities
Introduction to Startup 101 •Key Challenges and Risks in Startup Ventures
•Intellectual Property Rights

Workshop 2 (Online): •User-Centered Design Principles


Design Thinking - Ideation •Problem Statement Formulation
and Validation •Ideation Techniques and Tools

Workshop 3 (Online): •Understanding the Business Model Canvas


Design Thinking: Business •Value Proposition and Customer Segments
Model Canvas (BMC) Training •Revenue Streams and Cost Structure Optimization

Workshop 4 (Online): •Budgeting Strategies for Startups


Financial Management •Funding Options and Investment Readiness
Training •Financial Forecasting and Cash Flow Management

•Building Effective Cross-Functional Teams


Workshop 5 (Physical):
•Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics
Team Management Training
•Leadership and Motivation in a Startup Environment

Workshop 6 (Physical):
•Pitching techniques
Pitch Perfect Talk

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