Guide to Proposing a Challenge for TIG
If you have an idea for a challenge that is not currently part of The Innovation Game (TIG) and would like to propose it, this guide is for you. Follow the steps below to propose a new Challenge—and optionally nominate a Challenge Owner—for consideration and potential adoption by The Innovation Game.
Step 1: Review Required Documentation
Read the following documents before submitting your proposal:
Step 2: Submit Your Proposal
Complete the Proposal for TIG Challenge and Challenge Owner and submit it to The Innovation Game.
What Happens Next
Review Process
Your Proposal for TIG Challenge and Challenge Owner will be reviewed by a Committee of relevant experts appointed by The Innovation Game. The Committee will consider:
- Whether the proposed Challenge is suitable for The Innovation Game
- Whether your proposed Challenge Owner is suitable for the role
Committee Interaction
There may be interaction between you and the Committee as they:
- Seek to understand your proposal
- Provide guidance on modifications that may be needed prior to approval
- Evaluate the proposal for adoption by The Innovation Game
Decision Outcomes
If the Committee rejects your proposal:
- You will be informed of the decision
- Reasons for rejection will be provided to you
- The Committee has absolute discretion regarding approval or rejection
- The decision of the Committee will be final
If the Committee accepts your proposal:
- You will be informed of the acceptance
- You will be invited to enter into an agreement with The Innovation Game
- The agreement will be a TIG Challenge Developer Grant Agreement to cover development of your Challenge Design
Step 3: Development Phase (If Accepted)
Design and develop your challenge pursuant to and in accordance with the TIG Challenge Developer Grant Agreement.