Challenge Settings

Tailoring the Framework

Ewance offers specific configurations available for customizing challenges to align with their objectives and requirements. This part will detail the unique settings that differentiate challenges from courses, such as privacy options, target audience selection, collaboration terms, and evaluation criteria. By understanding these settings, challenge creators can ensure their entries are structured to attract the right solvers, facilitate effective collaboration, and achieve desired outcomes.

Key Categories of Challenge Settings

Foundation Settings

• Image, Challenge Title, Executive Summary, and Description: These elements form the core identity of your challenge, providing the first impression and context. The title and image catch attention, while the executive summary and description offer deeper insights into the challenge's background, including the company, industry trends, and the specific problem to be solved. These foundational settings are crucial for engaging potential participants by clearly communicating the challenge’s scope and relevance.

Operational Details

• Rules and Time Constraints: These settings outline the practical aspects of participation, including any specific requirements (like language skills or use of company templates) and the timeframe for solution submission. Setting clear rules and deadlines is essential for managing expectations and ensuring a smooth collaboration process.

Contextual and Preference Settings

• Categories, Expected Outcome, Degree, and Geography: By specifying categories, desired outcomes, the degree level of collaboration, and preferred geographies, you can tailor your challenge to attract the right academic partners and students. These settings help to narrow down the participants to those who are most aligned with the challenge's objectives and requirements, enhancing the quality and relevance of solutions.

Evaluation Criteria

• Competencies & Skills: Defining the competencies and skills that will be used to evaluate student performance is critical for setting clear success criteria. This clarity helps participants understand what is expected of them and guides their approach to addressing the challenge, ensuring that the solutions meet your company's needs.

By thoughtfully configuring these settings, challenge sponsors can effectively communicate the nature and requirements of their challenges, attract suitable collaborators, and set the stage for productive and meaningful outcomes. These settings not only facilitate the logistical and operational aspects of the challenge but also ensure that it is positioned to achieve its strategic goals, leveraging the collaboration between industry and academia.