Application form

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Section 1

Team information

Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged, and at least one member needs to be male/female.

1.1 Team Name

1.2 What is the number of team members?

You need to have between 3 to 5 members, including the Team Lead.

1.3 What will you contribute to the team?

[Choose only one] Your team has to have members covering at least 3 roles from the roles mentioned below

1.4 Full Name

1.5 Date of Birth

1.6 Sex:

MaleFemale

1.7 Email Address

1.8 Whatsapp Number

1.9 University / Institution

1.11 Starting Session:

1.12 Discipline / Department

1.13 Upload Student ID or Proof of Graduation

Upload as PDF or JPEG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Choose a file or drop it here

1.14 If you have climate-relevant experience such as mentioned below:

Coursework
Research
Internships
Club activities
Other relevant experience

Then please briefly describe your experience and include the title of the [Role/Project/Course] and [Organization/Institution]. Maximum 150 words.

0 / 150 words

1.15 Prior to this challenge, how interested were you in working on development sector issues?

InterestedNot previously interested

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Section 2

Team members

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Section 3

The problem

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Section 4

Your initial idea

4.1 What is your idea?

Tell us what you want to do and how you think it could help address the problem. Maximum 300 words.

0 / 300 words

4.2 How does climate or weather information connect to your idea?

Briefly tell us how information such as weather forecasts, rainfall or temperature information, flood warnings, seasonal changes, or other climate-related information could be relevant to your idea. You do not need to explain exactly how everything would work at this stage. Maximum 200 words.

0 / 200 words

4.3 Who could benefit from your idea?

Briefly tell us who you think your idea could help. Maximum 100 words.

0 / 100 words

4.4 Does your idea have potential to work beyond one person or location?

YesNo

4.5 Does your idea involve working directly with children, adolescents, women, or vulnerable community members?

YesNo

4.6 Do you have any reference solutions, services or approaches that already exist?

YesNoNot sure

4.7 If yes, name those solutions and describe what would your team do differently or improve the current practice?

Maximum 100 words.

0 / 100 words

4.8 How can the idea contribute to building awareness and behaviour change in the communities?

Maximum 150 words.

0 / 150 words

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Section 5

Declaration by applicant (all required)

5.1 One Team OnlyWe/I confirm that no member of our team is part of another team’s application.

5.2 Original Work and Use of AIWe/I confirm that this submission reflects our team's own work and that we take responsibility for the information provided

5.3 Data ConsentWe/I consent to the collection, storage and use of the information provided for the purposes of managing the Frugal Innovation Challenge

5.4 Broader ApplicabilityWe/I confirm that this application's idea extends beyond personal use and has broader applicability

5.5 Commitment to ParticipateWe/I can commit to the time required for the different stages of the Innovation Challenge if our team is shortlisted

5.6 Originality and AttributionWe/I confirm that the submitted idea is original or properly acknowledges external sources.We/I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.If selected for any stage, We/I agree to participate in the corresponding activities, which may include the Detailed Submission, Online Interview, Mentoring, Field Visit, Bootcamp, or Final Pitch.

5.7 Respectful and Ethical EngagementWe/I agree to follow BRAC’s safeguarding, ethical engagement, and respectful conduct requirements during the competition and any related activities.We/I will ensure respectful, safe, and dignified engagement with community members.

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