Are the leading global authorities on AI-powered innovation, empowering scholar entrepreneurs to revolutionize industries and reshape the future? The 2025 season has gotten off to a fantastic start – live events kicked off the competition, various AI technologies have been introduced, and it’s all part of the Scholar Innovator Series. By participating in this innovative program, opponents were given the unique chance to terminate a competitor’s journey at an early stage, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable insights and mentorship from renowned industry consultants.
Let’s recap some exciting moments from past events to delight our champions?
Rethink the kickoff by listening to valuable insights from past opponents, gain a new perspective on organizing your thoughts, and start building your minimum viable product (MVP) by leveraging frameworks like Lean Canvas and Business Model Generation. We’ve provided several recommendations to motivate you to take action now.
What does winning the Cup mean to you?
.” The 2024 Think About Cup semifinalist is ParkinSync’s Alexa Vasilakos.”
Judges reviewed numerous Lean Canvas models to determine the top 5. Organizations are typically assessed based on their capacity to identify and grasp the problem and target customer(s), the originality and efficacy of their proposed solution, the transparency with which they articulate their unique value proposition, their market strategy, and their financial planning and performance metrics.
And drumroll please… the winners are:
An AI-driven educational platform specifically designed for Arabic audio systems, featuring advanced content management, collaborative learning, and engaging 3D simulations. The platform offers a comprehensive alternative to traditional learning management systems (LMS).
DoubleTick revolutionizes Indian second-hand marketplaces by offering a comprehensive platform for buying, selling, and renting pre-owned assets in a secure environment. Through the lens of intercity connectivity, rigorous standards, and a focus on underrepresented regions, they foster trust, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, what skills are more fundamental than a grasp of mathematical concepts? MatheX revolutionizes the way elementary school students learn arithmetic with its innovative, personalized, and voice-guided training platform focused on developing fundamental math skills.
Developing an innovative, cross-lingual diagnostic platform leveraging AI to overcome language barriers and cultural nuances, the startup aims to create a precise, early-detection tool for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), capable of evaluating individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
ToolDetective provides predictive maintenance solutions tailored to the manufacturing sector, leveraging computer vision and deep learning algorithms to accurately track wear and tear on steel cutting instruments throughout each machining cycle, thereby extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime.
Missed this spherical? Don’t fear – there’s still plenty of time left, and you can submit your proposal by January 22, 2025. Note that submission to the Concept sphere is not a prerequisite for the MVP sphere! We suggest using a Lean Canvas to document your thinking; while not mandatory, this exercise helps ensure your solution is cutting-edge, accessible, and realistic.
Will you gain access to industry-leading AI companies, crediting them in constructing your MVP and scaling swiftly? With advancements in artificial intelligence, such as Azure OpenAI GPT-4, Microsoft Analytics Phi-3, and Meta’s LLaMA 3.1, businesses will have access to cutting-edge technologies that enable them to build scalable and high-impact AI solutions.
Gabriela de Queiroz, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft, navigates the Founders Hub portal, providing an expert’s critique of current AI companies and tools within Azure, before demonstrating how to leverage these technologies to develop a chatbot using Azure AI offerings and GitHub Codespaces – all tailored specifically for aspiring Think Tank Cup competitors.
“The future of work is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.”
Confirm your identity for Founders Hub using the same email address that you previously used to sign up for Think About Cup, selecting yourself as the associated Microsoft account.
You still have the opportunity to build a minimum viable product (MVP) sooner rather than later; start working on it now and register to begin building towards your long-term goals. To determine what’s necessary for each competitor’s success?
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