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The Blue Sky Competition A 2-minute video competition, showcasing an idea (product or service) to solve a problem in mobility

MOBILITY

What is Mobility? Mobility is the ability to move or be moved freely and easily

Physical Mobility • Physical mobility refers to the ability of humans to move around their environment • Lack of mobility can be caused by aging, physical disability, physical or mental disorders

Urban Sprawl • The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas • Limited access to resources • Higher water and air pollution

Hardware and Sensors • Anything that is physically implemented into something that activates when it receives a type of input • USB Clicker, streetlights, voice recognition

Information Data Mobility • How information or data is transferred between locations or parties • Drop Box, OneDrive, voice calling

Reminder: mobility is.... The ability to move or be moved freely and easily

Automation and Electrification • To run something (factory, system) by having machines and computer do the work instead of people • The action or process of charging something with electricity

Last Mile Logistics • Last mile logistics refers to the final step of the delivery process from a distribution center or facility to the end-user • Makes up to 28% of a shipment cost

Connectivity • The state or extent of being connected or interconnected • Types of connectivity I. People to People II. Technology to People III. Technology to Technology

Competition Details

The Sushil Jain Uwin Triple I Awards • Innovate • Invent • Improve $500 $1,000 $750

Judging Criteria • Problem (5) • Solution (15) • Innovation (10) • Market Research (10) • Team Members (5) • Quality of Video (5)

Judging Criteria - Problem • What is the problem you are addressing

Judging Criteria - Solution • What is your solution to the problem • Is your solution possible • How impactful is your solution • Is the solution relevant for the customer

Judging Criteria - Innovation • Is your solution novel or unique • Does your solution have relevant differentiation from the competition • Does the product innovation have the necessary potential for sales and profit?

Judging Criteria - Market Research • Have you shown there is a demand for your idea • Competition: Who else is selling my product or service? • Customers: who are my current and potential customers?

Judging Criteria - Team Members • Who are your team members? • How will they contribute to the project?

Judging Criteria - Quality of Video • Do you have a high-quality video? • Is your video convincing?

What Kind of Video Can You Make? • Typical Pitch: Phone and Movie Maker • Animation: PowToon • Tell A Story: Fiverr • Do a voice-over: Voices

Drone Solutions • Problem • Market Research • Solution • Team Members • Innovation • Quality of Video

Important Dates

Important Dates • Applications Open: Friday, February 7th • Application Deadline: Thursday, March 12th • Finalists Notified: Friday, March 13th • Video Judging Night: Wednesday, March 18th

Video Judging Night • Invite friends and family view your video • Come watch the other videos • Eat Pizza • Win!

Forming Teams • Create interdisciplinary teams of 2 – 4 students • Leverage your teams abilities • Take advantage of today Success Having Having the knowledge a Great needed Idea

Share your "behind the scenes" • Post photos and tag us • Use the hashtag: #EPICBlueSky UofW_EPICentre epicentre.uwindsor Epicentre_uwindsor

Pair Game

Pair Game The Goal: To find your matching pair Rules: • You cant say who you are and you cant ask who they are • Questions can only be answered with yes or no • Questions directly relating to the names are not allowed (Example does your name start with) • When you think you have found your match come see us

Bridge The Gap

Bridge Game The Goal: To build the highest bridge across the tape gap that suspends the ninja turtle Rules: • You cannot tape the bridge to the table (freestanding)

Thank You for Coming!!! Network and have fun! Ask Questions! Dates: UofW_EPICentre • Application Deadline: March 12th • Finalists Notified: March 13th epicentre.uwindsor • Video Judging Night: March 18th Epicentre_uwindsor