OPPO has recently finished its 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok at Chulalongkorn University wherein 5 teams will be advancing to the Global Final Demo Event in Singapore next year.
The 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event received 687 creative proposals from 66 different countries and a jury composed of esteemed members from organizations and businesses like OPPO, Amazon Web Services, Chulalongkorn University, and Deloitte, are the one who judged each entry. OPPO has also allocated a sum of $440,000 to support the innovative technological solutions submitted.
Winners from the event stand to receive cloud service and support from Amazon Web Services, additional support from OPPO and its partners, a $50,000 grant, a $190,000 fund, partnerships and opportunities, and a chance to join global technology events.
OPPO’s event focuses on assisting entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology professionals worldwide to develop innovative solutions in two main categories: Inspiration for the people and Inspiration for the Planet. Inspiration for the People focuses on making technology accessible, while the Inspiration for the Planet focuses on technological innovation in environmental protection. These two categories are in line with OPPO’s mission statement, “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World.”
There are 5 winning proposals at the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event.
List of winning proposals:
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- ERTIGO, Online Therapy Program for Preventing Myofascial Pain Syndrome And Chronic Pain by Benew Tech, from Thailand (Inspiration for the People)
- EZSpeech by Mila4AI Inc., from Uzbekistan (Inspiration for the People)
- Impulse – Non-Surgical Hearing Aid by Backyard Creators Private Limited, from India (Inspiration for the People)
- Precision Psychiatry at Scale by Mobio Interactive, from Singapore (Inspiration for the People)
- Flint Paper Battery by Flint, from Singapore (Inspiration for the Planet)
The proposals selected for Media Choice Award are Flint Paper Battery and the Impulse – Non-Surgical Hearing Aid.
Jason Liao, Head of OPPO Research Institute said “We are delighted to see the enthusiasm and dedication of teams from across the world, presenting their innovative proposals for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge,” he added, “Having seen so many fascinating ideas this year, we are excited to witness and help kickstart some truly innovative inventions, thereby positively impacting the lives of people through virtuous innovation.”
“This partnership highlights our commitment to the engagement to the industrial sector that should, in turn, enable Chula students to have real world experiences. Together, we envision a future full of possibilities and innovations for our nations and the global society.” Professor Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University stated.
