Reduce homeowners electricity bills through smart home upgrades for energy efficiency.

Buildings account for 30% of energy-related CO2 emissions.

Upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, improving insulation, and updating heating and cooling systems are crucial steps. Additionally, increasing the adoption and enforcement of energy-efficient building codes can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve overall efficiency.
Create a better experience for homeowners to visualize and understand their real-time energy consumption patterns through an intuitive mobile app or dashboard.
Find improvements in integrating various smart home devices to work cohesively for optimal energy efficiency across the entire home ecosystem.
Create a better experience for homeowners to receive personalized energy-saving recommendations based on their specific usage patterns and home characteristics.
Find improvements in the use of machine learning algorithms to predict and optimize energy usage in smart homes without compromising user comfort.
Increase awareness of issues related to vampire power (standby power) consumption and develop a solution to easily identify and mitigate these energy drains.
Find improvements in the installation process of smart thermostats to make it more accessible for non-tech-savvy homeowners.

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Master Challenge in 7 days.

Day 1

Research

Understand Your Users. Gather insights into the target audience's needs, motivations, and challenges through research and interviews. Discuss findings within the team to ensure a shared understanding of the user perspective.

Pro tip:
  • Employ user interviews, surveys, and observation for data collection.
Checklist:
  • Insights into the user experience, establishing the foundation for the project's focus.

Day 2

Team Up

Form your team. Use the platform to connect with other participants who have a similar interest in solving the challenge's problem. Form teams based on shared goals, required skills, and personal compatibility. Connect with available mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can guide you throughout the challenge.

Pro tip:
  • Review profiles of mentors and SMEs to understand their expertise areas.
Checklist:
  • Team is formed with clear roles for each member. Established connections with Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Day 3

Define

Articulate the Problem. Synthesize your findings from the empathize phase to clearly define the problem you are aiming to solve. Create a problem statement that captures the essence of the challenge.

Pro tip:
  • Utilize affinity diagrams and user personas to organize and analyze data.
Checklist:
  • A well-defined problem statement that succinctly captures the user's challenge.

Day 4

Ideate

Generate Solutions. Engage in a brainstorming session to generate a wide range of solutions, encouraging innovative and diverse ideas. Evaluate and select the most promising ideas based on feasibility and potential impact.

Pro tip:
  • Leverage brainstorming, mind mapping, and the SCAMPER technique to facilitate creative ideation.
Checklist:
  • A set of promising ideas selected for further development.

Day 5

Build

Develop prototypes for the selected ideas, focusing on quick, cost-effective ways to convey the concepts. Iterate on the prototypes based on initial team feedback.

Pro tip:
  • Choose appropriate prototyping tools, from paper and pencil to digital tools like Sketch or Figma.
Checklist:
  • Functional prototypes that bring the solutions to life, ready for user testing.

Day 6

Test

Validate and Refine. Conduct user testing sessions to gather feedback on the prototypes' usability and effectiveness. Analyze feedback and decide on necessary revisions.

Pro tip:
  • Utilize various testing methods, such as in-person user testing, A/B testing, or remote feedback sessions.
Checklist:
  • Insights into the prototype's strengths and areas for improvement.

Day 7

Showcase

Tell your story so people can develop your idea further, use it as a blueprint or help fund it.

Pro tip:
  • Compile findings and reflections in a format that can be shared with others, such as a slide deck or report with a clear understanding of the solution's potential and the path forward.
Checklist:
  • Submission showcasing your innovative solution and the collaborative effort behind it.

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Who can participate?

The challenge welcomes participants from all countries and skill levels, making it ideal for students and career switchers. Whether you're an entry-level individual with no experience or a seasoned professional seeking to broaden your expertise, this challenge suits your needs. We encourage diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, engineers, analysts, policy makers, community leaders, PR experts, economists, marketers, educators, and other professionals.

Is there a participation fee?

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How to get started?

  1. Create an account.
  2. Choose a challenge you would like to work on.
  3. Follow guides to solve the problem (solo or in a team).
  4. Submit your solution.
  5. Get the feedback from sustainability experts and results at the beginning of the each month.

Is there any deadlines?

You can submit your case at any point. The challenge results will be announced in the first few days of each month on the winners' page.

Can I participate as part of a team?

Yes, participants can submit the case as a team. There is no maximum number of team members, but we recommend up to five members.

How to obtain assistance from mentors?

You can find available mentors under the Connect page in your account. Mentor help is optional and not required to participate in the challenge.

Who will be evaluating submissions?

Submissions will be evaluated by the Jury panel, which will assess cases based on Innovation, quality of work and potential Impact.

Are there any awards for the winners?

The best cases will be published on the winners' page, and the team will receive prizes from our sponsors.

Can participants apply multiple times?

Yes, participants can submit multiple cases, either solo or as part of a team.

What happens after the challenge?

All participants maintain access to community chats, mentors, and network.

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