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CHALLENGE GUIDELINES 

• Who is eligible to join the Challenge? 

The challenge is open to the general public from ADB member countries. The General Public may include individuals, startup representatives, people from the private and public sector, NGOs, international organizations and students from ADB member countries. Mentors from ADB will be offered to external participants to give an insider insight on the system. The challenge is also open to ADB employees, but internal and external teams should not be mixed in applying the solutions. 

 

FORMING A TEAM 

• How can I form a team? What are the requirements to form a team? 

Your team can include 2 to 6 people consisting of external participants only from the general public. Internal and external teams cannot be mixed. Teams which do not meet eligibility requirement will be disqualified. When joining the challenge, you may decide to either create a team or join one that already exists: 

• If you choose to create a team: On the platform, go to your Participant Space in the “Hiring” tab and browse the profiles which are available for hire. You can send a request to profiles who interest you for them to join your team. You can also post a brief summary of your idea, and the types of team members you are still seeking as a way to recruit team members via the Teams tab. 
• If you choose to join a Team: Go to the Teams tab on the challenge page and browse the teams that are hiring. You can apply directly to a team or send a message to get to know more about the project. 

 

• Can I be part of more than 1 team? 

Yes, you can be part of more than 1 team. If you are part of two teams that become Finalists, it may make sense to speak with both team leads and make a decision to join the team where you are most passionate about the submission. 

 

SUBMITTING AN IDEA 

 

• Can I submit more than one idea for consideration? 

Yes, we would love to get as many ideas as possible. Please note that you must fill out a unique submission form for each idea you have. 

 

• Can I edit/change my submission? 

You can edit your submission(s) at any time until the application deadline. 

 

• Can I fill in the submission form in another language than English? 

It is compulsory to submit your ideas in English. 

 

• If I have questions about the submission form, who can I get support from? 

Please contact the Admins/Mentors via the “Admins/Mentors” tab in your Participant Space. 

 

• If I submit my idea, am I giving up the ownership of the idea to ADB?  

No, you are not. While the intellectual property and copyright of the submission will be held by the participating team, ADB will be permitted non-commercial fair use of the materials submitted. Please refer to the dedicated section in the Challenge Rules for more information.

 

JOINING THE CHALLENGE 

 

• How do I talk to my manager about applying for this challenge? Do I need their approval? 

For external participants, it is up to you if you want to let your manager know of your interest in the challenge. Once we select the semi-finalists, those semi-finalists will be announced and that would be a good time to speak with your manager. Ultimately, if you are selected at the Final Pitching Event to develop your project further, you will need to let your manager know of your intent to participate. It may be better to inform your manager in advance and we will be happy to support you in those conversations if needed. 

 

• Is there a minimum number of years of experience to apply for this challenge? 

There is no minimum years of experience to apply for this challenge. The only requirement we are looking for is that the employee has a great idea. Please note that we also require a strong commitment from the employee to work on the idea, so the employee must be able to manage the time and workload independently.  

 

• My staff members/subordinates would like to join the challenge.  If they are selected, will they leave my team? 

During the entire duration of the challenge, employees remain in the existing positions with their existing responsibilities.  They will stay in your team even if they are selected as the winner of the challenge. Teams are expected to consider the roles and responsibilities of the team members in the application and design of the solution, and how they can implement the pilot if selected as the winner. It can include arrangements such as contracting consultants or service providers to implement the solutions. Therefore, the amount of time to be spent from the core team members can be arranged at the supervisory level to be determined by the teams. 

      

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? 

 

• How am I compensated if I am selected for the seed funding? 

For external participants, you can consider this project as a side work along with your main duty. Organizers will not be providing compensation for participation and implementation of the project, but the winning teams will have an opportunity to receive a seed funding of up to USD 10,0000 that can be used to pilot test the idea by recruiting consultants. It is up to the team to decide how to make the best use of the seed fund to implement the project.  

 

MANAGING THE WORKLOAD 

 

• Am I required to work full-time on the idea during the challenge? 

You are not expected to work full time on the idea during the challenge. Any effort put into the Challenge, until your team is selected, is on top of your current role. You are expected to exercise good time and workload management. 

 

• Will I get support in developing my pitch before the Final Pitching Day? 

Yes. There will be resources available during the Challenge for shortlisted teams and Finalist teams. Stay tuned for more information! 

 

SELECTED TEAMS 

 

• If my submission and the assembled team are selected on the Final Pitching Day, will I need to leave my present job with the company?  

No, you do not have to leave your present job. It can be an area of your current work or side project to expand your network in ADB during the collaboration and an opportunity for building more projects. Teams are expected to consider the roles and responsibilities of the team members in the application and design of the solution, and how they can implement the project if selected as the winner. It can include arrangements such as contracting consultants or service providers to implement the solutions. For external participants, it is up to you if you would like to stay in your current organization or take this project to the next level as a new entity.  

 

• If our team does not get selected, can I return to my job? 

For external participants, it depends on how you agreed with your employer. This is a side project along with your main duty, so we hope you are keeping your main job. For the finalists, it is crucial to have this discussion with your manager and HR in the weeks leading up to the Final Pitching Day.   

 

• Do I have to relocate during the seed funding? 

No, all the work will be conducted remotely.