Innoget Covid-19 Open Innovation Initiative

20 Apr, 2020

Innoget is the leading open innovation network for technology transfer and technology scouting. We are fully committed to contributing to mobilizing scientific and expert communities to develop real solutions to the challenges of the Covid-19 outbreak and related infection diseases.

About the initiative

Ahead of the global Covid-19 outbreak, Innoget is leading the new established Innoget Covid-19 Open Innovation Initiative, aimed at supporting innovators worldwide in bringing forward innovative ideas to address some of the biggest challenges and issues of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Innoget, in collaboration with the supporters and contributors of the initiative, is allocating the funds raised to mobilize scientific and expert communities to discover, share and develop innovative solutions with the main goal to stop the spread of Covid-19 and accelerate novel developments.
Once you log into Innoget’s Covid-19 Group you will have access to a fast-growing stack of innovation needs, technology offers, patents, papers, news and professionals related to stopping Covid-19. You will be able to list your own knowledge assets, request resources and collaborate with others in making an impact.

Open Innovation Grand Challenge

How It Works

Individuals or teams are asked to submit innovative solutions to the Grand Challenge by the deadline to be defined. The Grand Challenge will be defined by Innoget along with the supporters of the initiative -industry partners, research organizations, and other stakeholders-.

The Grand Challenge will be listed in this section upon its launch. Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to rapid diagnostic kits, rapid deployable mechanical ventilators, protection equipment for healthcare professionals, prevention and treatment of the Covid-19.


Evaluation Criteria

Solutions submitted will be evaluated by Innoget and the selected supporters of the initiative, following these evaluation criteria:

  • Clarity Is the challenge or issue clearly identified and the solution clearly defined? Are the rationale and objectives clearly stated?
  • Design Is the design of the solution well thought out? Are all aspects of the program outlined in the proposal?
  • Impact and Outcome What is the potential impact and how will it be measured? We will prioritize solutions with immediate impact to the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Feasibility and Applicability Can the solution be developed and implemented in time to address current challenges and issues of the Covid-19 pandemic?
  • Innovativeness How innovative and novel is the solution?

Prize

Solutions selected by the panel of cross-sector evaluators will be funded with a total amount to be defined yet.


Application Process

Upon publication of the Grand Challenge on this section, all individuals or teams will be able to submit their proposals through Innoget.com using the application form available. Submitted proposals will be directly received by Innoget for further evaluation.


We are currently defining the Grand Challenges. Join free to be notified when they launch.

Topics under evaluation:

  • Novel methods for individual hygiene improvement
  • Development of low-cost rapid diagnostics
  • Analyzis of data for decision making
  • Toots that support and protect health workers
  • Rapid deployable ventilators

Covid-19 Group Opportunities

Innovation Needs, Technology Offers, News, Events and Group Members related to the topic from the group at Innoget.com. Join for more.

Join the Covid-19 Group to find Innovation Needs and Open Calls from leading organizations around the world. Publications range from:

  • Specific Technical Innovations
  • Game Changer Technologies and Ideas
  • Research Services and Capabilities
  • Ready to Market Technical Innovations and Products
  • Partners for Consortium
  • Candidates for Grants, Research Funding and Investment Programs