Categories
Innovative idea / startup – ‘iStartUp’
WHAT: innovative project idea or startup on ‘Digital for Development’
APPLICATION:
- Participation form 'iStartUp'
- Pitch video illustrating the project idea or startup in a maximum of 3 minutes based on the following questions:
- To what extent does the ‘iStartUp’ contribute to sustainable development in the South?
- Can you describe the ‘iStartUp’ as being innovatory and original? Does the innovative nature of the ‘iStartUp’ surpass the traditional and classic development methods in this field?
- Will the ‘iStartUp’ lead towards a significant impact both on a local and/or global scale? Will the ‘iStartUp’ lift the concept ‘Digital for Development’ to higher standards and create broader support?
- Does the ‘iStartUp’ take into account the concept 'digital inclusion'?
The pitch video must also include a presentation of a proof of concept or a prototype.
REQUISITE: a clear link with a partner from a partner country of the Belgian university development cooperation (see entry rules, art. 3) is to be imbedded in the further development of the 'iStartUp'.
Success story – ‘iStandOut’
WHAT: ‘Best practice’; a success story in the field of ‘Digital for Development’ with a strong vision on future cooperation between partner countries
APPLICATION:
- Participation form 'iStandOut'
- Digital and printed version (2x) of the project in the form of a (PhD)thesis, publication, application, etc.
REQUISITE: a clear link with a partner from a partner country of the Belgian university development cooperation (see entry rules, art. 3) is required.
The public award– ‘iChoose’
WHAT: Visual representation of an innovative idea, project or activity in the field of ‘Digital for Development’
APPLICATION:
- Participation form 'iChoose'
- Project in the form of audio-visual (max. 5 min.) or graphic material (poster, flyer, infographics, etc.)
REQUISITE: a clear link with a partner from a partner country of the Belgian university development cooperation (see entry rules, art. 3) is required.
Applicants are referred to the entry rules for further information.