Sponsor: The Society of Systematic Innovation (SSI)

Co-Sponsors: Shanghai Jiao Tung University, China and the University of Cincinnati, U.S.A.

Systematic Innovation is a field of knowledge and practical tools which can enables us to systematically identify innovation opportunities and/or arrive at innovative problem solutions. To date, the great majority of innovation ideas come from brain storming type of random processes or spontaneous genius. Both of the situations are either hard to come by or highly unpredictable. In addition, they do not expose us to a full solution space for us to choose the best available solutions. Although, the results are important, the processes to generate the results are vitally important to determine if the desirable results can be achieved reliably. Systematic Innovation knowledge and tools provide systematic processes to enable humans to identify opportunities and solve problems reliably. However, the existing invention/innovation competitions all focus on the results with no consideration at all on the process of generating ideas.

In this highly competitive world, innovation is a survival necessity. We believe that Random Innovation can only help companies to survive but not to excel. To excel, a company needs to deploy systematic innovation! It is believed that “Innovation may be accidental, systematic innovation is destined”. The goals of this global exhibition/competition are to promote systematic innovation and help the proliferation of innovation results. In order to nurture the ability to generate innovative ideas reliably and to see the full solution space of problems, the Society of Systematic Innovation (SSI) establishes this first-ever Global Competition on Systematic Innovation (GCSI). You participation of project competition is cordially invited. Innovations/Inventions are all welcome.Multiple medals and certificates will be awarded to sizable number of winners.

The GCSI is organized in corporation with the “International Conference on Systematic Innovation” (http://www.icsi-conf.org) where papers are presented. You are also invited to submit your paper(s). Those who participate in both events will enjoy a special 20% discount on both sides.

The GCSI is established with the below distinguishing features:

In fact, “identifying the right thing to do” is far more important than “doing the thing right”. As such, in addition to “Device Innovations”, “Process Innovations”, “Service or Business Model Innovations” are all valued.

In all the existing invention or innovation competitions, only the results are evaluated. The Society of Systematic Innovation believes random innovation can only produce sporadic results probably good for survival. To excel in the competitive world, establishing and maintaining a sustainable and consistent strong flow of innovation is needed. Promoting systematic innovation is the way to institutionalize an innovation culture. The Process of doing the systematic innovation is the long-term guarantee of sustainable innovation results.

Please specify proper category of competition as follows:

(A) All categories of the Competition projects will be reviewed in accordance with the following assessment criteria:

1. The processes/ways to generate the innovation: the systematic innovation and problem-solving methods (30%)

2.  Level of innovation: the technology and/or impact level of the innovation/invention (20%)

3.  Function, utility, benefit: taking into account of safety and environmental considerations, ease of operation, ease of maintenance, compatibility with external systems, expandability, energy consumption, or other provided benefits. (20%).

4.  Practicality, Feasibility for commercialization and marketing: current technology maturity, assess the future of this potential for expanding sales of new products (including area, volume, amount, etc.). (20%)

5.   Aesthetic/Simplicity: (1) product aesthetics, human interface; or (2) the simplicity of the process. (10%).

 

(B) Review Committee reserves the right to adjust the rating weights if a special situation warrants.聆聽

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(C)        Judges of the review committee will be composed of international experts in related fields of systematic innovation.

The awards will be allocated based on the quality of the innovations. General expectation is that approximately 50% of the projects will be awarded certain prizes. Out of the awardees, Gold medals may constitute approximately 30%, Silver medals 30%, and Bronze medals 40%. Awardees will be presented the medals along with a certificate of award in the closing ceremony of the 2011 International Conference on Systematic Innovation to be held in Shanghai, China. (http://www.icsi-conf.org) The best 3 gold medalist projects will also be given away one free registration/each for the ensuing International Conference on Systematic Innovation. (Worth USD 450.) (The Review Committee reserves the right to adjust the number of awardees based on overall quality of the projects.)

 

(A)       A minimum project presentation consists of a video with a powerpoint presentation file and a poster for posting the project. All submissions should be in electronic format that can be projected on a screen for exhibition. The files will be included in a publication CD/DVD with ISSN number.

 

 

Agreement: By completing this registration form, the author(s) of this project agree to the rules of this exhibition/competition and grant the right for the Organizer of the event to demonstrate and/or promote the project on behalf of the author(s).

 

Representative Author(print name):_______________   Signed：________________ Date: _______

 

n Please e-mail your filled form to gcsi2011@systematic-innovation.org or upload to the web site below. Additional information and form can be downloaded from http://www.systematic-innovation.org/gcsi2011/.

 

Optional attachments: Author(s)/Inventor(s) background; records of related awards.