King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is offering 10,000USD first-place prize money in its Resilience Challenge, aimed at solving problems in local ecosystems such as climate change, disasters, epidemics, food insecurity and environmental degradation.
“We are seeking technology-based solutions from any entrant globally,” said Inji Jaber, Women to Impact Founder. “They just need to be solutions that help local ecosystems build resilience to real-world challenges.”
Although under the umbrella of the Women to Impact initiative, the challenge allows entries from teams with mixed genders. Teams and individuals can simply register to the challenges platform and explore the different topics. Participants must complete the questionnaire online with their team members and, once ready, submit their solutions.
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Entries close on December 31, 2021, and the five top finalists will be selected on January 9, 2022, with the top three receiving financial rewards of $10,000 USD, 7,000 USD and 5,000 USD, respectively, at the January 20 award ceremony.
Further, the nominated solution will be invited to KAUST in January to attend its winter enrichment program, and win the opportunity to connect to its esteemed professors and get their mentorship.
For more information, visit the Women to Impact Resilience Challenge website at https://kaust.link/Resilience.
Entries can be submitted via the Resilience Challenge online platform at https://kaust.link/challenges.
About KAUST
Established in 2009, KAUST is a graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. The University is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Curiosity driven and goal-oriented research is conducted by students, faculty, scientists and engineers to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges related to food, water, energy and the environment.
Visit kaust.edu.sa for more information.