Assessment Criteria
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Innovation: The best entries will demonstrate a creative approach to a social challenge and a viable solution that can be prototyped. Such innovation must be disruptive and may be comprised of new products or practices, or new applications, or hybrid combinations of existing tools. The initiative(s) does not have to involve inventing something entirely new, but entries should describe how ideas are original.
- Measurable Impact: Entries should be able to explain how the idea has the ability to delivers positive measurable impact on people at large . The best projects will tackle a significant sustainability issue and will have the potential of making a big difference technically.
- Financial Sustainability: Ideas presented should have a clear plan for reaching long-term goals. The strongest entries will outline how their solution can be sustained without reliance on philanthropic donations or aid for core funding.