The Digital Innovation Foundry of Temple’s Institute for Business and Information Technology has formed a partnership with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) to award prizes and provide support to Annual Innovative Idea Competition and Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB) entrants
Award
- $1000 -$5000 in awards
- One award is guaranteed, the second award may be given out to a second highly deserving entry.
- Each awardee could receive:
- Mentorship and support to develop your idea
- Access to the DIF lab.
- Additional resources to develop the idea
Eligibility
The award is open to all Temple University students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Criteria
Entries will be judged by experienced digital innovators on the following criteria:
- Digital – does the idea apply technology in an interesting and/or novel manner?
- Problem – does the idea solve a real business or societal problem?
- Practical – is the idea practically doable given current technology, context, and resources?
Requirements
- Each recipient owns their idea following Temple University intellectual property policies, DIF only has a support role.
- Awardees will be expected to present their work in the DIF showcase.
How to apply
Apply during the IDEA and BYOBB Competition
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