Digitizing Waste Collection through Handling, Tracking, and Recycling to Disposal

Application: The proposal should be submitted on or before July 6, 2020 with a deadline set at 1200 hrs [GMT +8]. The following content should be provided:

- Team Introduction: Name and professional background (including short 1-page CV) for all members of the team submitting applications.

- Presentation with:

(i) idea and value proposition related to capturing information on waste so its overall management costs can be reduced, and the percentage and value of waste collected enhanced;

(ii) details on the underpinning technology, data inputs, research methodology and any existing installations or pilots,

(iii) evidence of understanding of pilot location waste generators including the people and businesses involved in the supply chain to collect, sort, recycle, convert, destroy and dispose of the waste. Expected core group of champions for community and 25% penetration. Provide some thought about how to capture and engage this champions group in pilot location. 

(iv) details on how to maintain the product can be scaled up and managed in the long run

 

Evaluation: Up to 10 submissions will be evaluated and shortlisted to proceed by the end of the round. Shortlisted teams will be notified on July 10, 2020 at 1600 hrs [GMT +8].

 

Mentoring: Shortlisted teams may be paired with ADB experts and other subject matter experts to further understand the context of the problem and refine the proposed solution from July 13-24, 2020. The teams will also be invited to engage and submit questions in a webinar that will be facilitated by ADB together with different speakers.

 

Pitching: The 10 shortlisted teams will have an opportunity to present their final solutions to the Jury, including a required live demonstration of tools, methods, and findings. Participants are required to upload their Deliverable by July 31, 2020, at 1800 hrs [GMT +8]. The Challenge Pitching will take place on August 7, 2020.