The Merlin Mobility Foundation is calling for submissions to the Merlin Prize. It is a global crowd-sourced design challenge focused on developing innovative and inclusive transportation solutions for communities of individuals with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive disabilities.
Prizes:
- Category #1 Winner will receive 25,000 USD.
- Category #2: 1st place Winner will receive 6,000 USD, 2nd place Winner will receive 3,000 USD, and 3rd place winner will receive 1,000 USD.
- The Merlin Venture Accelerator: In addition to the monetary prizes listed above, top submissions will receive an invitation to participate in a Venture Accelerator, which will take place virtually.
In order to encourage members of Texas A&M to participate in the challenge, ENDEAVR Institute (www.endeavr.city) will offer an additional 1,000 USD to any Texas A&M team that wins the prize (Category 1 or 2).
To Participate: https://www.herox.com/TheMerlinPrize
Submission Deadline: September 14, 2020, 1:59 a.m. CDT
Information Zoom Session: September 1, 2020, 5:00pm CDT
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