Submit an idea

Deadline for Submissions: Midnight 14 October 2008

To submit an idea in response to a Challenge you need to:

  1. Select the Challenge your idea relates to
  2. Give us your company and contact details
  3. Submit a very brief overview of your idea

Once you have done this, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and a member of the SciTech Challenges team will be in touch within 5 working days.

The description of your idea will then be passed onto one or more of the our Academic Partners. If your submission fits with their areas of expertise, you will have the opportunity to meet with them to explore opportunities for working it up.

Confidentiality

All submissions will be treated in the strictest confidence and only shared with organisations listed on this website. Your company or contact details will not be passed on to any third parties at any time.

If you have any questions about the submission process Contact Us.

1. Select a Challenge:   


Athletic Performance, Sport and Health
To develop greater understanding of the inflammation and healing processes which occur due to training stress and to develop new... [more]
To develop innovative performance support technologies for elite GB Paralympic athletes.  [more]

Broadcasting and Media
To develop technologies to manage the high level of wireless audio and HD video feeds that will be needed to deliver content for the Games. [more]
To design gaming applications that link audiences world-wide to the London 2012 Olympic Games. [more]

Engineering and Construction
To develop means of widespread (Olympic park-wide) utilisation of thermal mass of buildings/stadiums to avoid summer air conditioning and... [more]
To apply information and communication technology as drivers of change in the construction industry and the built environment. [more]

Environmental Legacy
To develop systems and approaches to support and promote energy efficiency in the retail sector. [more]
To design systems and processes that support energy efficiency at public events. [more]

Food Technology and Distribution
To design and develop storage solutions for fresh/seasonal food from the producer/supplier to foodservice operator to ensure traceability... [more]
To design sustainable packaging solutions from foodservice operator to consumer to protect food integrity and reduce the amount of consumer... [more]

Research and Monitoring Devices
To investigate the development of systems to enhance spectator experience of sporting events.  [more]
To develop systems to remove subjectivity from the judging of Olympic sports (e.g. both feet on the floor for competitive walking, hits in... [more]