The submission portal for the 2019-20 Foxconn “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” competition will be available starting Monday, September 9. This marks the second year for this innovative program, where students, staff and faculty from Wisconsin’s higher education intuitions are eligible to submit innovative concepts and plans for creating smart cities of the future. Up to 100 winners will receive the Award and will be eligible to compete in Round 2. Submission portal for Round 2 applications will be available starting Thursday, November 7.
New changes for this year include:
- Improved competition structure with greater emphasis on broad inclusivity and creating investment-ready concepts and plans.
- Expansion of Core Partner Team
- The organization SCORE will be available to provide Executive level mentorship for Round One winners to aid with advancing their business plans in subsequent rounds
- Optimizing the time required by judges and partners.
- An Engaging College Road Show to visit universities and promote the competition (invitations to universities, schools or programs are welcomed)
More information and formal announcement can be found on the Smart Cities-Smart Futures website.