OPPO has announced that the Global Final Demo Event of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge would take place on October 18 in Singapore. During the event, fifteen start-ups will showcase their unique ideas in the hopes of becoming the worldwide top 5.
The OPPO Research Institute launched the OPPO Inspiration Challenge for the second year on May 8 – a global platform designed to empower entrepreneurs and technology experts throughout the world. OPPO has chosen 15 creative solutions from 687 entries from 66 countries and regions to progress to the Global Final Demo Event after an extensive review process and three regional demo events in Boston, Shenzhen, and Bangkok.
Prior to the Global Final Demo Event, OPPO will work with Deloitte China to host a specialized Acceleration Camp. The 15 finalists will be invited to technical sessions and a simulated final on October 16-17. They will also be partnered with top OPPO executives, technical experts, and high-profile external mentors to explore advanced technologies, industry trends, and business opportunities in digital health, accessible technology, and sustainability. The 15 teams will next present their demonstrations or prototypes in the allocated display area at the final event. Among them, chosen teams that have already been working with OPPO will reveal their most recent prototypes to the public.
The judges of the OPPO Inspiration Challenge will evaluate the 15 suggestions on the day of the Global Final Demo Event based on four criteria: feasibility, innovation and originality, long-term potential, and social values. The top five concepts will be unveiled at the event, with each winning team receiving a US$50,000 reward as well as chances to assist further develop and market their ideas. OPPO will also reveal the two People’s Choice Award winning concepts in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories. The awards, which are voted on by the public, honor the tremendous influence that modern technology has on people’s daily lives.
The livestream of the Global Final Demo Event will be alive at 2PM (GMT+8) on Oct 18th.