How It Works

Working Process

How It Works

Join us on this journey of innovation and collaboration as we bridge the gap between industry challenges and emerging talent. Together, we can drive positive change, foster growth, and shape the future of industries through the power of talent and innovation.

Welcome to an extraordinary journey of discovery, where academia and industry come together to ignite innovation and drive positive change. We invite students and academia in general to join us in shaping the future of industries through the boundless power of talent and innovation.

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01

Gather Inputs from Industry

Engaging with industry stakeholders to identify their critical pain points.

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02

Identify Talents from Universities and TVETs

Identifying and reviewing high potential solutions at Universities and TVETs based on industry needs.

03

Match Needs with Talents

Matching industry needs (demand side) with talents, solutions and ideas from Universities and TVETs (supply side).

04

Training, Coaching & Industry Engagement

Deliver action-oriented training, 1-on-1 coaching and industry engagement.

Timeline

21 August 2023

Application Portal Opens

17 September 2023

Application Portal Closes

20 September 2023

All teams are notified of the evaluation outcome

27 September to Mid December 2023

Training, Coaching & Industry Engagement

Mid December 2023

Deal Day: Presentations to Industry Partners

Pain Point:

Unfortunately applications closed on Sept 17, 2023. If interested, you can join the next cohort in Q1 2023. Thank you!

Application Information: Thank you for your interest in participating in the IndustryMeetsTalent Initiative. Please provide all requested information accurately and thoroughly. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and your data will be handled with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Supporting Information: This is optional, you can attach additional supporting documentation in PDF format. Your attachment should not exceed a file size of 5MB.

If you have any inquiries or encounter technical difficulties, please contact our support team at [email protected]

Main Applicant Full Name:

Main Applicant Email:

Main Applicant Mobile:

Which University/TVET are you representing:

Enter the name of your institution if it's not listed above (Other):

2nd Team Member Full Name:

3rd Team Member Full Name:

4th Team Member Full Name:

5th Team Member Full Name:

Do you have an existing solution:

If Yes, describe how you would customize your existing solution to specifically solve the selected pain point (max 500 words):

If No, describe how you would develop a solution (or skill sets) to specifically solve the selected pain point (max 500 words):

What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team (educational, technical and business background related to the proposed solution), max 500 words:

How will you ensure that you will be able to successfully develop a solution for the selected pain point? (max 500 words):

Attach your PDF file here. Max file: 5MB.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have clarified any IP ownership and IP protection concerns related to your idea with your institution:

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