1. Purpose of the Challenge

The challenge aims to collect multiple independent technical approaches to a real industrial problem provided by a partner company. The goal is evaluation and comparison of solutions, not guaranteed implementation.

 

2. Eligibility

Participation is open to professionals with proven technical background relevant to the challenge domain.

Strive reserves the right to limit or refuse participation to ensure solution quality.

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3. Challenge Duration

Each challenge has a fixed duration, typically 7–21 days, clearly specified in the challenge brief.

Late submissions will not be considered.

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4. Expected Deliverables
Participants must submit:

• a clear description of the proposed solution or approach

• technical reasoning and assumptions

• feasibility considerations and constraints

Detailed implementation is not required, unless explicitly stated.

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5. Evaluation Criteria
Solutions will be evaluated by the partner company based on:

• technical feasibility

• coherence with constraints

• clarity and applicability

• added value compared to internal alternatives

Creativity alone is not sufficient.

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6. Prize & Compensation

A total prize pool is defined for each challenge. Prizes are awarded only to solutions deemed technically applicable, according to the evaluation criteria.

Typical structure:

• Selected solution(s): main prize

• Additional applicable solutions: secondary prizes or shortlist rewards

No compensation is guaranteed for non-selected submissions.

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7. Intellectual Property

• The participant retains authorship of the submitted solution.

• The partner company is granted a non-exclusive license to evaluate and potentially use the

• solution internally.

• Any request for exclusivity or further development will require a separate agreement.

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8. No Obligation Clause

Selection of a solution does not imply:

• obligation to implement

• obligation to engage in further collaboration

The challenge is exploratory by nature.

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9. Payment Terms

• Payments are processed within 14 days from selection

• Compensation is issued via invoice or equivalent legal form, according to participant status

Strive acts as coordination and facilitation entity.

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10. Confidentiality

Participants agree to treat challenge materials and company information as confidential. Public disclosure without authorization is prohibited.

 

11. Acceptance

By submitting a solution, participants confirm acceptance of these terms in full.