We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the DKU Innovation Challenge Season 1 – a showcase of unparalleled creativity, innovation, and potential impact. After careful consideration, we present to you the exceptional projects that have risen to the top:
GOLD IDEA
Zhang Xiaoyin; Zou Yihang
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Tongue-Gloves Vision Aid Helps the Congenitally Blind Better Involved in Society
Vladimir Presnov
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Navigating Change in Chinese Software Companies by Implementing Reverse Mentoring with Minorities
SILVER IDEA
Yuri Park; Skylar Veazey; Jordan Bahnub
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Interspecies Design for China’s Rabies Control
Zhang Lige; Huang Zishan; Yin Ziyue
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AI Healthy Shape
Anastasia Nikolova; Doniyor Mamadiev
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AI agent toy to help children overcome stress and anxiety during medical treatment by implementing gamification elements in verbal communication
BRONZE IDEA
Viet Tran; Tessa Luong
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Redesign Community to Change Middle-aged Vietnamese’s Lifestyle
Yin Ziyue; Zhu Shouzhifan; Wei Yuhan
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Legal Chat AI: Law Consultant for Everyone
Chen Wenjie, Liu Xiaoxi, Nie Kexuan, Yin Pei-Jie
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Transforming the Fruit Industry: Promoting Science, Ethics, and Sustainability
Lin Yanshan; Zeng Zheng
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AccessAbility Mapper
Shalim Monteagudo Contreras
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Mochi
Special Announcement: Publication in DKU Innovation Gallery
In an exciting development, selected proposals will be featured in the inaugural issue of the DKU Innovation Gallery! After minor revisions, Dii will reach out to each finalist individually to provide valuable suggestions for refining their proposals.
The winner teams will directly advance to the final pitch stage of the 2024 Dachuang. They will also receive early-stage funding support before officially becoming a Dachuang Team. The funding support is set up as follows:
GOLD IDEA: 2500 RMB
SILVER IDEA: 1500 RMB
BRONZE IDEA: 1000 RMB
The funding will be provided in the form of a reimbursement quota, which can be used for early market research, pilot study, and other expenses needed to improve your final proposal.
All team members will automatically become members of the DKU Innovation Incubator, with access to a wealth of resources such as mentorship, innovation lab facilities, and exclusive Dii training programs.
For Teams Not Selected: Opportunities Await!
To teams that didn’t make it to the finals, this is not the end of your journey. You’re not eliminated from the application process. Your proposals will be considered for re-submission after incorporating revisions based on the valuable suggestions provided by Dii. We believe in the potential of your ideas and encourage you to refine and resubmit.
