posted by admin on May 3
Fancy a chance to win $20,000 to implement your very own Green Invention or Idea?
That’s just what you could get if you enter your great green idea in to National Geographic’s new competition.
They are looking for exceptional concepts or new products and technology with a green twist, to battle it out for the 5 lots of prize money! This includes implementing that idea, profiling you in National Geographic Magazine and whisking you off to a conference to discuss your ideas with some ‘green’ heavy-weights!
Fancy the challenge - Think you’ve got something different out there?
They are hoping that everyone in the States pitches in, as even a small idea by one person, can grow into a whole new technology or way of life for others. Your idea may be just the seed that gets something big to happen - and that’s why they are calling the The Green Effect.
What Do You Have To Do?
Well firstly, go to their website and you can watch their promotional videos and also read other peoples ideas. Don’t worry if someone has a similar idea to yours - as it is how you ‘pitch’ your idea that will win the day.
If you can see a different result or a different action plan - then it could be your idea that leads the way.
If your invention does something slightly different to another, or is virtually the same but has that little unique selling point that strides past the others, then you are what they want!
You don’t have to go it alone either - a group of you can enter the idea, invention or concept. You have more great minds to channel your thoughts through, and back up in those moments of ‘mind-block’. And more people is always fun!
How Do I Enter?
Well, you need an great idea - and a passion for it too! You need to be able to talk about this idea, product or concept as though you mean it!
You also need to be over 18 years of age and live in the US to enter. Now, you can be younger or live outside of the states and have this great idea - but you need to get a person who is over 18 and resident of the US to enter on your behalf.
They will be the name shown on the winning entry (should you be so lucky) and they will be the one forwarded and in charge of the prize money to get your winning idea off the ground - so make sure you know them well enough!
What Do I Need?
You need to register with National Geographic online and then you are ready to go.
You are expected to enter an essay detailing your idea and how it al comes together, and you can enter up to 4 images and or 1 3 minutes max home video to support your idea if you feel you need to!
You can only enter 1 idea per person or group.
Scoring is based on 4 areas of 25 points max each, They are perceived benefit to the environment, impact on the local community, feasibility of achievement with the funds offered and relationship to the sponsors ethical philosophy regarding ’small steps’. Obviously you need to read the full ‘rules’ section for yourself to clarify all the relevant points.
How Long Do I Have?
The competition closes for entries on June 8th 2009, and the 10 finalists will be announced the first week in July.
So get on to The Green Effect now and register
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