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PILOT Innovation Challenge

August 28, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The PILOT Innovation Challenge is looking for researchers, faculty members, students, and startup companies to submit an idea for a chance to win up to $150,000 to build a working prototype.

The Challenge Prompt

Develop a working prototype to improve real-time decentralized collaboration while managing live and recorded audio/video from multiple sources for media production in a limited bandwidth environment. Broadcasters should be able to implement the prototype as a supporting element within their current environment.

Prize

Up to $150,000 funding will be allocated among up to two winners in October 2020. The winner(s) will develop their prototype(s) between October 2020 and April 2021 and will present their working prototype(s) at the NAB Show in April 2021.

More Details

Complete details are available on the Innovation Challenge Website including timeline, criteria, and selection process.

Next Steps

Submissions are open and will close on August 28, 2020 at 5 p.m. ET. There are virtual Office Hours each week during the submission period.

 To learn more and apply, click here.

Details

Date:
August 28, 2020
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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