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Solve the world’s greatest challenges_

Harness the power of our global community of 500,000 problem solvers, our global reach to millions more, all combined with our Challenge Driven Innovation™ methodology.

Over

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Success rate

Over

60K

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Over

$60M

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Award: Collaboration with Enel
Deadline: 5th Sep 2022
Challenge type: Electronic Request for Partners (eRFP)

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Safeguarding Biodiversity Prior to the Installation of Electric Distribution Assets

Abstract

Enel Grids is looking for collaboration partners to provide an innovative approach that will respect biodiversity when developing new assets (installation of overhead electrical lines and/or substations). This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge; the Solver will need to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by the Seeker with a goal of establishing a collaborative partnership.

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Our goal is to collect ideas/methodologies for minimizing the effect on biodiversity in the construction of the new asset

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Award: $40000

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This approach to problem solving is a GAME CHANGER for our business. The high-quality solutions have not only validated our current thinking and approach but are also shaping our future activities.

// R&D Lead, Global Pharmaceutical

You could help solve the World's greatest challenges

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Change the World

Solvers have contributed to tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems, from facilitating access to clean water at a household level to passive solar devices designed to attract & kill malaria-carrying mosquitos.

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We’ve awarded more than $60 million to thousands of brilliant Solvers from around the world. The average award amount for a Challenge is around $20,000 but some offer awards of over $100,000 or more. But it’s not just about the financial reward, your accomplishment is guaranteed to attract attention on your CV or social profile.

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