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                    Open Innovation Competition

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                    First launched in 2018, the Open Innovation Competition is the City of Melbourne’s annual challenge to solve a city issue.

                    ​​​​​​​​​With a different theme each year, the competition calls for innovators, entrepreneurs, students and community members to submit their bright ideas to solve the challenge. It is designed to tap into the creativity and expertise of our community, and stimulate new ideas and effective solutions.

                    Participants are encouraged to incorporate data and emerging technology into their ideas to address common urban challenges.

                    This year, the theme for the Open Innovation Competition was ‘zero-carbon and climate technology’. We invited the community to find practical and innovative ways to make the City of Melbourne more sustainable and combat climate change.

                    For more information on the Open Innovation Competition, visit Participate Melbourne​​.

                    Previous competitions

                    2023

                    An inclusive city for international students and alumni​ - Deepening the impact international students and alumni make on Melbourne

                    2021

                    City Activation and Recovery - Reimagining the way we live, connect, work and play in our city.

                    2020

                    Waste and Circular Economy - Exploring waste elimination in Melbourne.

                    2019

                    Safe Mobility - Exploring safe mobility in Melbourne through open innovation.

                    2018

                    City Accessibility - Making cities more accessible for people with a disability.



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