How Does It Work?

Innovation Seekers

• Who are the innovation seekers?
  Skipso Innovation Seekers can be private or public organisations, government bodies, universities, research institutions or anyone facing a specific technical, scientific or business challenge in the cleantech space.
• What are the types of available challenges?
  Challenges can range from simple idea competitions to more complex R&D challenges addressing complex scientific problems, or start-up challenges designed to foster cleantech entrepreneurship. The only key requirement is that challenges must relate to the fields of clean technology and climate change. For more information on what type of challenge you can formulate visit the types of challenges section.
• How do you guarantee Intellectual Property protection?
  Skipso has put in place stringent Intellectual Property terms to safeguard all parties involved and guarantee a secure collaboration.
• What is the process once I submit my challenge proposal?
  Go to the Skipso challenge process section for an overview of the end-to-end process.
• How long does the process take, from formulation to award?
  There isn't really a standard duration for the entire process; it will depend on the complexity of the challenge you decide to post.
• Who selects the winner?
  The innovation seeker selects the winning solution. Skipso is not involved in the solution selection process.
• What is Skipso's role?
  The creation and management of an open innovation challenge can be a complex and daunting task without the adequate support. Skipso addresses this problem by streamlining the process and providing cleantech Innovation Seekers with the support and tools required to set-up, customise and run the end-to-end competition experience.
• How much does it cost to create a Skipso challenge?
  Fees will depend on the type and complexity of the challenge formulated as well as on the involvement requested by our team during the process.
• I am interested in posting a challenge, how do I find out more?
  Contact us today for more information on how to create your first challenge.

Challenge Solvers

• Who are the challenge solvers?
  Skipso Challenge Solvers are outstanding talents able to solve some of the most complex technical, scientific and business challenges in the cleantech space. Solvers may be scientists, academics, researchers, engineers, professionals or research organisations.
• What types of challenges can I solve?
  Challenges can range from simple idea competitions to more complex R&D challenges addressing complex scientific problems, or start-up challenges designed to foster cleantech entrepreneurship. For more information on the different type of challenges visit the types of challenges section.
• How do you guarantee the challenges posted are legitimate?
  The Innovation Seekers we engage are all respectable and distinguished organizations. Challenges are also all pre-approved by Skipso before being published.