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Using open data to advance climate action
The Net Zero Challenge is a global competition to answer the following question:
Our aim is to identify, promote and support innovative, practical and scalable uses of open data that can:
We want to hear from individuals, groups and organizations.
You can apply with a project you are already working on or a concept for something you want to develop in the future.
The first stage of the Net Zero Challenge is a ‘Virtual Pitch Contest’.
The prize for this ‘pitch’ stage of the Net Zero Challenge is $1,000 USD – to support the development of your idea.
The Net Zero Challenge launches on Friday 29th January 2021.
All applications must be received by Friday 12th March 2021 at 6 pm Pacific Standard Time (San Francisco time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applications will be reviewed and a shortlist of applicants invited to pitch their idea to a panel of experts at a ‘Virtual Pitch Contest’.
Pitches will take the form of a public 3-minute presentation by video conference, followed by Q&A from our panel of experts. Pitches can be live, or prerecorded. Q&A will be live.
Email netzero@okfn.org to receive Net Zero Challenge updates.