Find out how the ennovent network discovers innovative solutions to problems at the BoP in India...

  Ennovent Seeks Solvers

1. ennovent identifies a specific problem of sustainability at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) in India.

2. Currently, ennovent is posting the challenges. In the future, other organizations and individuals can also post their challenges.

3. ennovent broadcasts the Challenge on the ennovent Network and other websites.

    Connectors Spot Solvers

1. Connectors are individuals or organizations who know of innovative solutions to solve a Challenge. They spot the potential solvers globally and in India.

2. Connectors nominate potential solvers at ennovent's website through the nomination form.

3. ennovent and the Connector contact the nominated Solvers and encourage them to apply online to solve the Challenge.

    Solvers Submit Solutions

1. Solvers who hear about the Challenge through various marketing sources or via nominators, submit their innovation to solve the Challenge through the online form.

2. Solvers will receive periodic information about the current challenge through email updates about the submission deadline, evaluation phase and final results.

     Winning Solution Utilized

1. The Seeker screens the submitted solutions, and shortlists them based on pre-defined evaluation criteria.

2. The Seeker refers the shortlist to a judging panel comprised of sector experts, ennovent advisors and Challenge Partners.

3. The Seeker and judging panel jointly select the winning solution that best meets the evaluation criteria.

4. The winning Solver and Connector, who nominated the company, are contacted personally by ennovent. They are announced and promoted through the website, marketing partners and the media.

5. The Seeker rewards the Solver and the Connector.

6. The Seeker and the Solver, with the support of ennovent, implement the winning solution to address the problem at the Base of the Pyramid in India.