Modelling a Safe Return to Work

Application: 

The challenge will be open to everyone, including but not limited to representatives of government, NGOs, the private sector, and academia. It is encouraged that the composition of teams is mixed, with representatives from different backgrounds with the expertise and ability to continue to develop the prototypes or pilots beyond the duration of the challenge.

The proposal should be submitted on or before October 30, 2020, with a deadline set at 1700 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; (ii) details on the underpinning technology and data inputs, (iii) explanation of the solution (iv) details on how to maintain the product 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 November 19 at 1600 hrs [GMT +8]. 

 

Mentoring: 

Shortlisted teams may be paired with ADB experts and other subject matter experts to understand the context of the problem further and refine the proposed solution from 23 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020. The teams will be invited to engage and submit questions in a webinar that will be facilitated by ADB. Mentors will be available for a total of 1 hour for each team to review and give feedback to their proposal.

 

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. Final entries are required to be PowerPoint presentations of no more than 10 slides uploaded as PDFs to the platform; a prototype of the proposed solution, either as a functional application (either a mobile application or a web application), or a set of wireframes; and a short video demonstration. Prototypes must be accompanied by a guidance note of no more than 2 pages detailing its functionality. Videos must be limited to 2 minutes in length and accessible by a URL/link. These should be submitted via the platform. Participants are required to upload their Deliverable these deliverables before pitching. The Challenge Pitching will take place in December. Winners will be announced on the same day.

 

Proposals will be judged based on: 

• Clearly-defined and relevant solution to a safety at work challenge and rationale to produce the desired change - 40%
• Operational feasibility, scalability including aspects related to accessibility and inclusion and potential for institutionalization - 30%
• Innovation – 20%
• User Experience – 10%