Your Guide to the NGN Global Challenges Competition

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The goal of the NGCC is to work towards solving one or more of the NGN2120 goals which you can view here. For more in-depth information on each goal click on the subjects tab and then your desired goal at ngn.org.

In the NGCC you can choose to address the NGN2120 goals from either a STEM or policy standpoint. If you choose to compete in the STEM track you will need to create and market a prototype (does not have to be a working prototype). If you choose to compete in the policy track you will be creating and running a campaign over the course of the year. Students will compete in groups of 2-4.

All students must also submit a one-page Executive Summary Proposal Paper by January 31st. They will then pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at the competition and have the opportunity to get funding, mentorship, or backing. The best projects will continue to the next level of competition.

The first competition will be on the state level and will be held sometime in the spring (date TBD). The next level of competition will include students from all over North America and will be held on March 13th and 14th. The final, global, level of competition is scheduled for May 15.

The STEM Track

Student who chose to compete in the STEM track will create a prototype idea that works towards achieving one or more of the NGN2120 Goals. Although the prototype is not required to be functional it is recommended that it does. This track is focused on entrepreneurship so think of it as a product you are creating and marketing.

Once you build your prototype you will need to gather related data that you can present to the judges. During the competition you will pitch your prototype and its practical applications to panel of judges consisting of investors and industry professionals which the opportunity to gain funding (think: like Shark Tank but you don't have to have a fully functional business yet).

View the STEM competition guide HERE.

The Policy Track

Students who chose to compete in the Policy track will create a policy idea that works towards achieving one or more of the NGN2120 Goals. NGN defines policy as "written or unwritten guidelines that governments, organizations and institutions, communities, or individuals use when responding to issues and situations".

Once your policy is written you must promote it. You can do this in several different ways, such as through petitions, or a social media campaign. You can also contact member of your local government to try to gain support. Then, during the competition you will present all of the data you have collected and evidence of your campaign in a pitch to the judges with the opportunity to gain funding.

View the Policy competition guide HERE.

The Executive Summary Proposal

Each student or group must submit an Executive Summary Proposal paper by January 31st. This paper should be two pages and consist of a cover page and the executive summary page. UPDATE: Proposal paper is NOT REQUIRED

The title page should contain the following:

Participants name
Grade
Project name
School name, City, Country
NGN2120 goal banner (refer to https://tinyurl.com/y5yjuovn)
Which NGN2120 goal are you addressing?
What role do want the judges to play (e.g. investors, politicians, social impact entrepreneurs, industry influencers, etc.)
Are you presenting a STEM or POLICY solution?

The Executive Summary should contain the following:

Introduction
Problem Definition
Solution
What are you trying to convince the judges to do or believe? (e.g. give grant funding, make an investment, provide legislative support, etc.)

The Pitch Presentation

The NGCC presentation pitch is a 10 minute oral presentation with visual aide (slides).

Your pitch should contain the following:

Introduction
Problem Definition
Solution
Influence Goal
Empirical Validation
- Present your prototype or policy campaign
Analytical Validation
Summary

You can view previous pitch presentations from the NGCC here.

For more information on the NGCC download the Official WA NGN Competition Guide here.

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