Deadline: 30-Jun-22
Oppo is pleased to launch the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs that inspiration matters to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, based on the brand value proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”.
The Innovation Accelerator is being held by the OPPO Research Institute and Microsoft for Startups as a strategic partner. The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty.
Objectives
Driven by OPPO‘s brand value proposition of ‘Inspiration Ahead’, OPPO wants to take this opportunity to join forces with others who are trying to use technology to solve the social issues. Through the program, OPPO hopes the virtuous technology and innovation can contribute to people’s daily life, and creates a better and smarter life together
Thematical Areas
The theme for the 2022 OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator is ‘Virtuous Innovation’.
Applicants will can submit proposals that fit with the theme while targeting one of the two subjects;
- Accessible Technology: empowering everyone with the benefits and Convenience of technology
- Digital Health: giving people control over their health through digital and AI health solutions.
Funding Information
- 300,000 RMB (approximately 46,000 USD) in prize money (for each winning Proposal)
- Partnership and investment opportunities, including:
- Long-term partnership opportunities with OPPO in areas such as
- Product R&D, software development, and marketing.
- Investment opportunities from OPPO and other well-known investors
- Commercialization of the proposed idea via integration with OPPO products, for example: smartphones, smart watches, tablets, smart TVs, health monitoring devices, etc.
- Publicity and demo opportunities at global tech events, for example: OPPO INNODAY, MWC (Mobile World Congress), and others.
- Support from OPPO’s R&D team
- Opportunities to meet and present ideas to industry professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
- OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator is open to any individual, groups, organizations or institutions engaged in work related to scientific or technological innovation, or those conducting research in areas related to accessible technology and digital health.
- All applicants should ensure that they have achieved demonstrable results in their works.
For more information, visit https://www.oppo.com/en/newsroom/press/oppo-innovation-accelerator/