The GIC is open to applicants from around the world with inspiring ideas, either proven or to be developed. Like the GIC 2014 in which 40,000 users had their say, everyone is invited to participate; public votes will determine which entries progress in the competition.
The themes for which you can submit your idea are listed below. They relate to the programme’s overarching goal; better governance, transparency and accountability, and decreased corruption. The first two themes are also promoted by the Open Government Partnership (OGP).
- Legislative Openness - Inclusive and Participatory Lawmaking
- Sub-national Governance
- Gender Equality
- Building Resilience and Response to Humanitarian Crisis
Awards
- £300,000 in grants available to winners
- Finalists will attend the Global Innovation Week in Jakarta, Indonesia; a programme of intensive mentoring and networking in the second week of April 2015. The week will conclude with the Global Innovation Gala, at which contestants make their final pitch followed by the Global Innovation Jury’s announcement of the winners
- Winners will receive grants to support their projects, plus expert mentorship.
Key dates
- applications open on September 15, 2014 and close on October 15, 2014 at 23:59 GMT;
- public voting begins on October 22, 2014, and ends on November 23, 2014 at 23:59 GMT;
Ready to enter? Download the GIC manual here to learn more about the themes, eligibility, awards and the application process.
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