Launch of the Tech4Islands Awards international competition
CMM relevant event
- The first international French-speaking competition that brings out Tech For Good solutions for the islands.
APPLY FROM APRIL 15 TO JUNE 20, 2019
Objective: To detect and encourage technological pearls that provide innovative solutions for island territories with the potential to establish themselves in French Polynesia, a Smart Islands innovation region, around 4 themes:
THE COMPETITION
Organized by the Digital Festival Tahiti 2019 in collaboration with La Polynesienne des Eaux & SUEZ Smart Solutions, and placed under the High Patronage of the President of French Polynesia, the Tech4Islands Awards competition aims to identify international technological pearls that offer innovative solutions to the challenges of island territories, around 4 themes: Smart Tourism, Blue Economy, Circular Economy and Public Innovation.
THE PROBLEM
Faced with the constraints of their insularity and the climate change of which they are the first victims, islands must invent new models of intelligent, enterprising, efficient and inclusive societies that create new jobs and sustainable, innovative and inclusive development. These are the foundations of the so-called "Smart Islands" dynamic.
OBJECTIVE OF THE COMPETITION
Make French Polynesia the hub for positive and sustainable innovation in the heart of Oceania, as well as encourage the international deployment of Tech for Good.
As the initiator of this new "Tech4Islands" concept, the Digital Festival Tahiti wishes to be part of the world as a driving force for high value-added initiatives for island territories.
This is why it is launching the very first edition of the Tech4Islands Awards competition, with prizes designed to encourage the winners to develop their solutions on the scale of island territories, with a potential capacity to set up in Polynesia, a land of Smart Islands innovation.
SMART TOURISM
Enhancement of cultural and natural heritage at the international level by using technologies to contribute to the notoriety of the territories while being part of a sustainable approach.
BLUE ECONOMY
Optimize the management of maritime resources and improve the collection of data on climate change in order to initiate innovative ocean protection projects.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reinforce production autonomy through the rational use of our resources, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
PUBLIC INNOVATION
Facilitate access to digital technology, improve services to people through the dematerialization of exchanges and share data (Open Data) to help open up island territories.
AWARDS AND REWARDS
Tech4Islands Awards
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Cash price of 8500 € (1 000 000 XPF)
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Invitation to #DFT2019 in Tahiti from 16 to 19 October 2019, travel and accommodation provided for 2 representatives of the Candidate
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Participation in #DFT2019 : exhibition space + talk
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Organisation of a schedule of meetings with institutions and CEOs of local companies and groups
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Exhibition space at the FUTUR.E.S 2020 Festival in Paris, offered by Cap Digital
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One-day masterclass led by CONNECT, by CNES to learn about space solutions and their uses and societal applications.
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Media coverage by L'Usine Digitale and Outremer 360°
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Other surprise prizes offered by partners.
Special price Outremer by Tech4Isldands
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Cash price of 5000 € (600 000 XPF)
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Invitation to #DFT2019 in Tahiti from 16 to 19 October 2019, travel and accommodation provided for 2 representatives of the Candidate
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Participation in #DFT2019 : exhibition space + Talk
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Organisation of a schedule of meetings with institutions and CEOs of local companies and groups
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3 months of free incubation in the Outre-mer Network accelerator at Station F, Paris
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Media coverage by L'Usine Digitale and Outremer 360°
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Other surprise prizes offered by partners.
Are you an SME, a Startup, a University or a Research Centre with an already prototyped solution in the commercialization phase?
Find all the details of the competition and apply on www.digital-festival-tahiti.com/tech4islands-awards/
Calendar of events
Application forms
- April 15 to June 20, 2019
Semi-final
- June 24 to August 9, 2019
Final
- 16 September 2019 by videoconference
Awards Ceremony in Tahiti
- On 18 October 2019 at the Presidency of French Polynesia
Tech4Islands Awards Partners
The competition is organised by the Digital Festival Tahiti in collaboration with La Polynésienne des Eaux & SUEZ Smart Solutions, and placed under the High Patronage of the President of French Polynesia. It is also supported by major innovation players.-
- Published on 16/04/2019
