OpenIDEO 2020 COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge

OpenIDEO has launched a call for innovative ideas to support low and middle income families across the world during the pandemic. The top ten ideas will receive prizes as well as additional investment potential.

• How could we help low and middle income families in the South to stay healthy while maintaining sustainable livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic?

OpenIDEO is an open innovation platform where people from all corners of the world collaboratively tackle some of the toughest global issues through launching Challenges, programs, and other tailored experiences.

A Challenge is a three-to-five month collaborative process that focuses attention on the topic and creates a space for community members to contribute and build off each other. This approach is modeled on IDEO's design thinking methodology.

• Table of Content
• About OpenIDEO
• COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge
• Requirements for COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About OpenIDEO

Ideo is a global design company committed to creating positive impact. From designing the first manufacturable mouse for Apple to advancing the practice of human-centered design, IDEO has long been at the forefront of creating change through design. See some of the highlights from our decades of history As early leaders of human-centered design, we keep people at the center of our work. It's a key tenet of design thinking, and even as our methods evolve in response to new, complex challenges, we’re always designing solutions for people first. We’re building to lear...... continue reading

COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge

Aim and Benefits of COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge

1. Funding and award support will be available for up to 10 best ideas. In addition, Top Ideas will be invited to present their concepts to the leaders of Intercorp to be considered for further investment and implementation.
2. Some ideas may also have the opportunity to be mentored by La Victoria Lab, Intercorp's innovation lab, to explore avenues for implementation.

Requirements for COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihood Challenge Qualification

OpenIDEO seeks innovative ideas that demonstrate a deep understanding of low- and middle-income families in urban areas of the South and of those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We accept all stages of innovations, from initial design to large-scale deployment. Anyone can take the challenge, whether you are an individual, a team or a registered organization.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To submit your idea, click here

For more details, visit OpenIDEO website