The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield is a competitive event convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and Mining Indaba.
Each year innovative, forward thinkers from across the sector, including mining industry professionals, academics, NGOs, and young leaders, present solutions to the Innovation and Research Battlefield challenge.
Piloting research innovation at speed, the Battlefield brings to life new and workable solutions to some of the industry’s toughest sustainable development challenges. From seeking innovations across the globe to competitive semi-finals and an ultimate winner being awarded the USD$25,000 research grant sponsored by BHP Xplor, the Battlefield is poised to unlock crucial sustainability advances.
Ready to tackle one of mining’s toughest challenges? We invite you to enter the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield.
‘What innovative collaborations are possible to support a responsible energy transition for large, small-scale and artisanal mining?’
Now, more than ever, innovation and research will be critical to drive impactful decisions and to enable businesses to be innovative and agile in responding to current issues. The Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield is a platform for the mining industry, academia, business, NGOs and young people who have a vested interest in sustainable mining for development solutions to come together.
Our goals:
16 OCTOBER
You’re invited to submit a proposal to the battlefield - from researchers and academia to organisations. All you need is an idea and an innovation that answers the challenge.
23 NOVEMBER
Entries close on Monday 6 November.
30 NOVEMBER
Ten applicants with the highest scores will be shortlisted and invited through to the heats.
14 DECEMBER
Our shortlisted applicants will each present a 5-8 minute pitch to our panel of six industry-leading judges online. We’ll then decide on 3 applicants to progress onwards to pitch at Mining Indaba.
9 FEBRUARY
The 3 finalists will pitch to another panel of judges on the Main Stage at Mining Indaba. We’ll announce the winner of the Battlefield and the Innovation Grant that afternoon.
All finalists will secure themselves an exclusive opportunity to pitch in front of global leaders in mining and receive peer recognition for your research. Use the Battlefield as a unique platform to test and contribute new ideas on the global stage, and receive instant feedback from leaders in both industry and academia.
Finalists in the Battle Round 2 will receive a delegate pass to Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa (valued at £2,395).
In addition to having the opportunity to pitch in front of the world’s top mining companies and receive recognition for your research, the winning Innovation & Research proposal will receive:
● Unique platform to test and contribute new ideas on the global stage and receive instant feedback from leaders in both industry and academia
● Innovation Grant to support your research up to US$25,000, thanks to BHP Xplor
● Fireside Chat with the winner(s) at the Mining Indaba Young Leaders Forum to inspire the next generation in pursuing studies and careers around mining and sustainability
● Industry Networking Event with the judges for winner and runners-up. This is a rare opportunity to make face-to-face connections and form partnerships with both industry and academia.
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