Solutions 2.0
Another week, another major update to InnoCentive.com.
Two weeks ago we introduced you to the new Challenge Center. Today we are introducing an update to the solution submission process, Solutions 2.0.
Thousands of solutions have been submitted to InnoCentive via our website. Our goals when designing Solutions 2.0 were to retain the best parts of the process that has worked so well for years, while also making it easier for you to submit and track your solutions, and ensuring that solutions remained secure and confidential. For Seekers, our goal was to further streamline the evaluation process, so we were able to better track and evaluate each solution.
Solutions 2.0 has been used with selected InnoCentive Challenges since the beginning of this year. Based on the enthusiastic and very positive feedback we have received, it is now being used for all submissions on all Challenges.
Solutions 2.0
Some of the notable features and benefits of Solutions 2.0 are:
- Submit Solutions and attachments securely and confidentially: As always, all data is transferred securely via the InnoCentive website and is only accessible to authorized personnel. A structured workflow ensures that all submissions are reviewed and evaluated.
- View all submitted solutions: Through the Solution 2.0 interface, you may see all of the proposed solutions that you have submitted for a Challenge, and you can open and view any of the files you have submitted. You now have a record of the files associated with your submission, and an online confirmation of what InnoCentive has received. It is a worry-free process since you can see exactly what has been submitted; there is no guessing if it has been received.
- Submit multiple solutions for a Challenge: You have always been able to submit multiple solutions to a Challenge. Solutions 2.0 allows you to view them all on one place, and also gives you the ability to replace a previous submission with a newer one, or to submit an entirely new solution.
- Delete a previously submitted solution: Should you decide that you do not want a submitted solution to be evaluated, you can simply delete it from the site. If a solution is deleted, it will not be eligible for an award.
- Update an already submitted solution: You can replace or delete any of the files associated with a Solution. You can also add new files to your submission. So, in the case where you proposed an initial solution then came up with a better approach or supporting information, you can now revise and amend the initial proposal.
