Shaping the Future through Wazoku Innovation Networks

Faced with unprecedented complexity and global challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing. Accordingly, the launch of Wazoku Innovation Networks (WIN) is here to revolutionize innovation and empower problem solvers worldwide through the new and game-changing Nexus Challenges. This groundbreaking initiative is better equipped to shape a better tomorrow by addressing critical global problems under the overarching themes of Climate, Health, Security, and Inclusion. This edition of Connected Innovation unpacks Wazoku’s new Nexus Challenges and the transformative Wazoku Innovation Networks.?

Pioneering Global Solutions with the Wazoku Innovation Networks (WIN)

At the heart of this transformative endeavor lies the Wazoku Innovation Networks. This initiative represents a visionary approach to problem-solving, bringing together a global community of innovators to tackle complex issues head-on. The Nexus Themes – Climate, Health, Security, and Inclusion – serve as the guiding pillars for the inherently interconnected and multifaceted nature of the global challenges we are seeing today.

WIN isn't just another innovation program, it's a reimagining of how innovation can be harnessed to shape a brighter future. Nexus Challenges are the backbone of this transformation, going beyond traditional innovation models, embracing a data-driven, solution-oriented approach. By leveraging market insights and collective intelligence, Wazoku identifies and manages targeted Nexus Challenge topics, simplifying the otherwise complex, and fostering impactful solutions through the global Wazoku Crowd .

Rethinking Innovation for Global Challenges

Nexus Challenges delve deep into the heart of the most intricate and interconnected issues facing our world today. These are not isolated problems; they are the crossroads where Climate meets Health, where Security intersects with Inclusion, and beyond. These multifaceted challenges demand solutions that transcend boundaries and conventional thinking, and Wazoku turns to its global crowd of over 700,000 Solvers to provide those answers. Ultimately, the purpose of the Nexus Challenges is to address multiple problem areas with a single solution by leveraging the wisdom of this global collective intelligence.?

Empowering Global Solvers?

At the core of WIN is a profound commitment to the Solvers – the visionaries and global change-makers who are propelling innovation and making an impact. Through WIN, Solvers gain an unprecedented opportunity to showcase their solutions to influential stakeholders from numerous global corporations, governmental bodies, and NGOs. It's a platform where innovative solutions are not only recognized but also put into action, driving positive change on a global scale. How? The following section breaks down the Nexus Challenge journey with all its steps.?

The Nexus Challenge Journey

The Nexus Challenge journey builds upon the familiar Challenge model, but adds critical steps to ensure that solutions are not just impactful but also well-supported:

1. Ideation: Solvers submit innovative solutions via the Wazoku Crowd platform.
2. Evaluation: Expert reviewers identify top solutions with substantial impact potential.
3. Mentorship: Selected Solvers receive mentorship to refine their solutions. They prepare to present these refined solutions to a curated global network of seekers.
4. Showcase Event: The pinnacle of WIN is the Wazoku-hosted Showcase event, where Solvers unveil their solutions to a global audience. The objective is to secure follow-on engagement and commercial opportunities.

Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow

Nexus Challenges represent a bold stride towards addressing the world's most pressing problems and opportunities. It's an invitation for Solvers to make a tangible impact on climate, health, security, and inclusion while gaining exposure to potential future partnerships.?

There are, in fact, already three live Nexus Challenges up and running! One of the Challenges is seeking approaches to advance primary treatment techniques to effectively and sustainably address the presence of PFAS compounds in wastewater, ensuring water quality and safety. Another Challenge is focusing on how to more easily detect the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within building structures. Finally, the last Nexus Challenge is seeking innovative solutions to improve the visibility and reliability of the low voltage (LV) grid, and unlock the potential of behind-the-meter energy resources for both system operators and consumers. You can check out all the Nexus Challenges right here.?