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1. WHEN TO APPLY
Application for the 2022 OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator starts at 18:00 on May 8, 2022 until at 24:00 on June 30, 2022 (GMT +8 ).
2. PRINCIPLES
Applicants can submit more than one proposals, however the same proposal can only be submitted once. If the same proposal is submitted for more than one time, only the most recent proposal submitted will be considered eligible.
3. HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application document through email: proposal@oppo.com
• Required documents:
- Application Form (plesae download the template below)
- Demo or presentation of the proposal (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
• Optional
- Recommendations from experts (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Testimonials from the beneficiary (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Other related documents ( e.g. business proposal, academic papers or achievement）
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INTRODUCTION
OPPO Research Institute initiates an
innovation accelerator,
empowering
technology professionals and entrepreneurs
to bring innovative solutions to life and create
a better future together,
based on the 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 social issues.
Through the
program, OPPO hopes the virtuous
technology and innovation
can contribute to people’s daily life,
and create a better and smarter life together.
innovation accelerator,
empowering
technology professionals and entrepreneurs
to bring innovative solutions to life and create
a better future together,
based on the 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 social issues.
Through the
program, OPPO hopes the virtuous
technology and innovation
can contribute to people’s daily life,
and create a better and smarter life together.
SUBJECTS
The theme of the 2022 OPPO Research
Institute Innovation Accelerator is
“Virtuous Innovation”.
Applicants can submit proposals that fit this theme while targeting one of the two subjects —
“Accessible Technology” and “Digital Health”.
Institute Innovation Accelerator is
“Virtuous Innovation”.
Applicants can submit proposals that fit this theme while targeting one of the two subjects —
“Accessible Technology” and “Digital Health”.
Empowering everyone with the benefits and convenience of technology
Accessible Technology
The Accessible Technology subject will focus on proposals that increase technological inclusiveness and cater to the diverse needs of different user groups in technological applications or products. Proposals will ideally provide solutions that improve adaption of existing technology for elderly users, support design for accessibility, improve ease of use for disadvantaged groups, etc. Proposals aims to identify ways in which the benefits of technology can be enjoyed by more people in a more accessible way.
Giving people control over their health through digital and AI health solutions
Digital Health
The Digital Health subject will focus on technology, products, and services related to healthy lifestyles and intelligent health services. Proposals should aim to leverage innovation in algorithms, sensor technology, data analysis, healthcare products, and healthcare ecosystems to help users improve their general health, their exercise habits, sleeping habits, diet, and mental health, etc. Through digital intelligence, proposals should offer safer and more effective health services and improve public awareness towards healthy living.
* 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.
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.
APPLICATION
WHEN TO APPLY
Application for the 2022 OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator starts at 18:00 on May 8, 2022, and ends at 24:00 on June 30, 2022, Beijing time (GMT +8 ).
PRINCIPLES
Applicants can submit more than one proposals, however the same proposal can only be submitted once. If the same proposal is submitted for more than one time, only the most recent proposal submitted will be considered eligible.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application document through email: proposal@oppo.com
• Required documents:
- Application Form (plesae download the template below)
- Demo or presentation of the proposal (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
• Optional
- Recommendation from experts (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Recommendation from the beneficiary (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Other related documents (e.g. business proposal, academic papers or achievement)
Download Application Form
• Required documents:
- Application Form (plesae download the template below)
- Demo or presentation of the proposal (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
• Optional
- Recommendation from experts (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Recommendation from the beneficiary (text, video and other forms are acceptable)
- Other related documents (e.g. business proposal, academic papers or achievement)
ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE
01
May 08
– June 30
– June 30
Call for Proposals
02
July 01
– July 15
– July 15
Review of
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
03
July 18
– August 05
– August 05
Preliminary Assessment
04
August 8
First Round
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
05
August 10
- August 11
- August 11
First Round
Demo Day
Demo Day
06
August 15
Finalists Announcement
07
August 22
- August 24
- August 24
Final Demo Day and Winners Announcement
May 08
– June 30
– June 30
Call for Proposals
01
July 01
– July 15
– July 15
Review of
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
02
July 18
– August 05
– August 05
Preliminary Assessment
03
August 8
First Round
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
04
August 10
- August 11
- August 11
First Round
Demo Day
Demo Day
05
August 15
Finalists Announcement
06
August 22
- August 24
- August 24
Final Demo Day and Winners Announcement
07
01
May 08
– June 30
– June 30
Call for Proposals
02
July 01
– July 15
– July 15
Review of
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
Submission
Documents
and Eligibility
03
July 18
– August 05
– August 05
Preliminary Assessment
04
August 8
First Round
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
Demo Day
Candidates
Announcement
05
August 10
- August 11
- August 11
First Round
Demo Day
Demo Day
06
August 15
Finalists Announcement
07
August 22
- August 24
- August 24
Final Demo Day and Winners Announcement
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Feasibility
Proposals should all be realistically
feasible using current technology or
technology likely to be readily
available in the near future and have
the potential to be put into
commercial production or mass
production in the coming future.
feasible using current technology or
technology likely to be readily
available in the near future and have
the potential to be put into
commercial production or mass
production in the coming future.
Innovation
and
Originality
and
Originality
Proposals must feature new ideas
or original technology that is the
exclusive work of the submitting
team or individual. Proposed solutions
should have clear strengths and
advantages over existing solutions,
if applicable.
or original technology that is the
exclusive work of the submitting
team or individual. Proposed solutions
should have clear strengths and
advantages over existing solutions,
if applicable.
Social Value
Proposals should attempt to solve a
clear social issue related to accessible
technology or digital health.
Submissions should use technological
innovation to solve the identified issue
and create practical value for target
groups and the wider public.
clear social issue related to accessible
technology or digital health.
Submissions should use technological
innovation to solve the identified issue
and create practical value for target
groups and the wider public.
Long-term
Potential
Potential
Applicants should consider the
potential for further investment and
long-term commercial development of
their proposals.
potential for further investment and
long-term commercial development of
their proposals.
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF THE RESULT
OF THE RESULT
After the overall assessment process, the results will be announced through OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator official website and other channels.
INCENTIVES
The OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator is open to all young technology professionals and entrepreneurs.
Proposals should offer a solution to one of the two subjects: Accessible Technology or Digital Health.
Up to 10 proposals will be selected as winners of the 2022 OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator ,
for which they will receive the following incentives:
Proposals should offer a solution to one of the two subjects: Accessible Technology or Digital Health.
Up to 10 proposals will be selected as winners of the 2022 OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator ,
for which they will receive the following incentives:
300,000 RMB (around 46,000 USD)
in prize money
in prize money
(for each winning proposal)
Partnership
and funding opportunities
and funding opportunities
including: Long-term partnership opportunities with OPPO in areas such as product R&D, software development, and marketing. Funding opportunities from OPPO and other well-known investors
Commercialization of the proposed idea via integration with products
for example: Smartphones, smart watches, tablets, smart TVs, health monitoring devices, etc.
Publicity and demo opportunities
at global tech events
at global tech events
for example:
OPPO INNODAY, MWC (Mobile World Congress), and others
OPPO INNODAY, MWC (Mobile World Congress), and others
Support from OPPO's R&D team, to meet and present ideas to industry professionals
ORGANIZER
AND COMMITTEE
AND COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER
OPPO Research Institute
STRATEGIC PARTNER
ORGANIZER
OPPO Research Institute
STRATEGIC PARTNER
JUDGING COMMITTEE
Levin LIU
Vice President of OPPO,
Head of the OPPO
Research Institute
Head of the OPPO
Research Institute
Sonia MIAO
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of the
Strategy and Business
Development Center
of OPPO,
Head of the
Strategy and Business
Development Center
Leo ZENG
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of the
OPPO Health Lab
of OPPO,
Head of the
OPPO Health Lab
Vivian QIU
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of
Finance and Investment
of OPPO,
Head of
Finance and Investment
James CHOU
CEO and Managing
Director of Microsoft
for Startups, Greater
China Region,
Japan,
and Korea
Director of Microsoft
for Startups, Greater
China Region,
Japan,
and Korea
Binyuan ZHAO
Executive Council
Member of China
association of
technology
entrepreneurs,
Deputy
Director of Materials
Science
Development
Center, School of
Materials
Science and
Engineering, Shanghai
Jiao
Tong University
Member of China
association of
technology
entrepreneurs,
Deputy
Director of Materials
Science
Development
Center, School of
Materials
Science and
Engineering, Shanghai
Jiao
Tong University
Lei SHAO
Dean of Institute of
Accessibility
Development,
Tsinghua
University, Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics and
Paralympic Torch Bearer
Accessibility
Development,
Tsinghua
University, Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics and
Paralympic Torch Bearer
Sally YANG
Secretary-General of
Accessibility
Research
Association
Accessibility
Research
Association
Jia ZHOU
Associate Professor of
Chongqing University,
Program Chair of
International Conference
on
Human Aspects of
IT for the Aged
Population
(ITAP) for 8
consecutive years
Chongqing University,
Program Chair of
International Conference
on
Human Aspects of
IT for the Aged
Population
(ITAP) for 8
consecutive years
Yu ZHANG
Director of Strategic
Development and
Cooperation
Department, Institute of
AI
Industry Research,
Tsinghua University
Development and
Cooperation
Department, Institute of
AI
Industry Research,
Tsinghua University
Tasleem Arif
Vice President and Head
of R&D,
OPPO India
of R&D,
OPPO India
Yoram Yaacovi
Venture Partner of West
Fountain,
Former
General Manager of
Microsoft Israel
R&D Centers
Fountain,
Former
General Manager of
Microsoft Israel
R&D Centers
Levin LIU
Vice President of OPPO,
Head of the OPPO
Research Institute
Head of the OPPO
Research Institute
Leo ZENG
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of the
OPPO Health Lab
of OPPO,
Head of the
OPPO Health Lab
James CHOU
CEO and Managing
Director of Microsoft
for Startups, Greater
China Region,
Japan,
and Korea
Director of Microsoft
for Startups, Greater
China Region,
Japan,
and Korea
Lei SHAO
Dean of Institute of
Accessibility
Development,
Tsinghua
University, Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics and
Paralympic Torch Bearer
Accessibility
Development,
Tsinghua
University, Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics and
Paralympic Torch Bearer
Jia ZHOU
Associate Professor of
Chongqing University,
Program Chair of
International Conference
on
Human Aspects of
IT for the Aged
Population
(ITAP) for 8
consecutive years
Chongqing University,
Program Chair of
International Conference
on
Human Aspects of
IT for the Aged
Population
(ITAP) for 8
consecutive years
Tasleem Arif
Vice President and Head
of R&D,
OPPO India
of R&D,
OPPO India
Sonia MIAO
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of the
Strategy and Business
Development Center
of OPPO,
Head of the
Strategy and Business
Development Center
Vivian QIU
Associate Vice President
of OPPO,
Head of
Finance and Investment
of OPPO,
Head of
Finance and Investment
Binyuan ZHAO
Executive Council
Member of China
association of
technology
entrepreneurs,
Deputy
Director of Materials
Science
Development
Center, School of
Materials
Science and
Engineering, Shanghai
Jiao
Tong University
Member of China
association of
technology
entrepreneurs,
Deputy
Director of Materials
Science
Development
Center, School of
Materials
Science and
Engineering, Shanghai
Jiao
Tong University
Sally YANG
Secretary-General of
Accessibility
Research
Association
Accessibility
Research
Association
Yu ZHANG
Director of Strategic
Development and
Cooperation
Department, Institute of
AI
Industry Research,
Tsinghua University
Development and
Cooperation
Department, Institute of
AI
Industry Research,
Tsinghua University
Yoram Yaacovi
Venture Partner of West
Fountain,
Former
General Manager of
Microsoft Israel
R&D Centers
Fountain,
Former
General Manager of
Microsoft Israel
R&D Centers
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