https://volunteers.ae/IDEATHON/
About the Ideathon
It is clear that on the front lines of the response to the global pandemic, volunteers have made all the difference in the resilience of their communities and the medical sector at large. This Virtual Ideathon is an idea-based hackathon that brings together volunteers from across the world with the aim of further "Building Resilience Within Communities"
What does the Ideathon hope to achieve?
The Ideathon aims to come up with actionable and scalable ideas that offer innovative solutions for challenges put forward to the contestants across three key themes of the global response to the pandemic
At the end of the Ideathon, each winning idea will be awarded a total fund of $25000 that will allow the implementation of their idea in the community.
The award will be given in a “Grant” form, and further details on this will be available over the coming weeks.
During the competition the participating teams will be asked to put forward a proposal outlining their proposed solution to a challenge announced on the day. A challenge will be announced for each of the three key subthemes on the 1st day of the ideathon:
Volunteerism in the Medical Sector
Volunteerism in Mental Health Support Sector
Volunteerism to support the Vulnerable
The Ideathon is looking for passionate teams of volunteers dedicated to supporting their communities. The event is open for organizations rather than individuals.
Participants from IAVE-affiliated organizations, NGOs or other third-sector organizations from across the world can take part in the event in their country or region. This will be a great opportunity to showcase ideas and potentially receive the support in need to make a difference in the world
When, Where, How?
WHERE
The Ideathon will be a virtual global event taking place over three days in October 2020.
WHEN
Each organization must complete and submit their registration before the deadline
Ideation, discussions, pitches will all be completed virtually between 13-15 October 2020.
How
An organization appointed staff person (focal point) must initiate the registration in the Virtual Ideathon registration system and he/she will be considered as the main focal point of contact.
Registration submissions will be reviewed and only 15 organizations will be selected to participate in the Virtual Ideathon, with 5 organizations competing in each subtheme.
The participating organizations will be selected based on their compliance with registration requirements and on their proven impact in volunteerism.
Over the course of the three days Ideathon, selected teams will attend workshops, mentoring sessions, and discussions around the Ideathon’s key themes to ultimately draft and pitch their proposals for actionable solutions. The final proposals are then submitted to a panel of judges.
A detailed schedule will be shared with participants through email later
Awards
Each winning idea will be awarded a total fund of $25000 that will allow the implementation of their idea in the community.
The award will be given in a "Grant" form, and further details on this will be available over the coming weeks.
What is the participation Timeline?
Online Registration is open for participation in the Virtual Ideathon for all IAVE-affiliated and prominent volunteering organizations, NGOs or third sector organizations who have a volunteering mandate.
July 23 – September 21, 2020
Online Registration is open for judges
September 1 – September 15, 2020
Screening and Evaluation of Organizations’ Submissions
September 22 - October 1, 2020
Announcement and invitation extended to shortlisted organizations/teams to confirm participation in the Virtual Ideathon
October 2, 2020
Ideathon Day 1
Kickoff the three days Virtual Ideathon
- Official Opening and introducing teams
- Inspiring and Lightning Talks
- Revealing Challenges & Ideation (24 hrs.)
October 13, 2020
Ideathon Day 2
- Ideation and Challenge (24 hrs.)
- Coaching, Mentoring and Rehearsal
October 14, 2020
Ideathon Day 3
- Pitching and Judging
October 15, 2020
How to Get Started?
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Each organization appoints a focal point to lead their registration process and submit all the organization’s related registration forms and documents. The official language for all submissions and participation is English
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The focal point register team members and submit their documents
- Each team must be comprised of 5 members
- Each team must be comprised of 5 members
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The focal point register E-Coach who does not form part of the team but whose function is to support team members during the Virtual Ideathon
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Emirates foundation will screen and evaluate the Organizations’ Submissions
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Emirates Foundation will announce the shortlisted organizations/teams to confirm participation in the Virtual Ideathon
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Shortlisted organizations/teams virtually participate in the three days Virtual Ideathon
Frequently asked questions
The team’s focal point must submit the following documents when registering:
- The Organization’s valid Trade License
- Organization bio or profile
- Organization Logo (if any)
- Any key organization Achievements/Awards Evidence (Certificates, Articles, Formal Documents, etc.) in PDF Format
- Focal Point passport copy and his/her formal personal photo
- Organization Leader/CEO/Executive Director passport copy and his/her formal personal photo
- All team members passport copies and their formal personal photo
- Coach passport copy and formal personal photo
Terms & Conditions
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