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After decades of talks on climate
change and resource depletion, little has changed. Political leaders
seem to be going in circles, and protest culture lacks a blueprint for
the future. In 2015, it is time to move from protests to prototypes.
Instead of a Conference Of Parties, we propose a Proof Of Concept.
POC21 is an innovation camp uniting 100+
makers, designers, engineers and scientists to develop and promote the
best open source projects for sustainable living. This is a call for the
makers, misfits and rebels, the shapers and makers of a tomorrow’s
world - it will be a great adventure and unique experience for everybody
involved! Use your chance to be part of this unique gathering from
August 15 until September 20 2015 in Chateau Millemont near Paris,
France.
HOW TO APPLY
Please fill in this form we’ve prepared for you. Please understand that
we will only consider applications that have completed the form, so
please take your time to tell us everything we need to know.
After the end of the application phase (April 24th) we’ll get back to
everybody. If you’ve made it on our short list we’ll get to know each
other! On Skype, Google Hangout, (red) phone - to get a better idea of
who you are, who we are, mutual expectations and all other things that
need clarification.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
( --- Unique Accelerator --- )
World-class mentors, hackers, makers, product designers and industry
experts of all fields are waiting for you. We have designed a structured
innovation process to work out the best possible results for you.
( --- Unforgettable Memories --- )
A 5-week co-living and co-making experience with a handpicked global
bunch of enthusiasts just like you, changing the world together.
( --- Tons of Media Contacts --- )
Last not least we’ll create a powerful media buzz: Ahead of the climate
summit COP21 in Paris we´ll create a maximum media outreach and exposure
for your project.
( --- We Got You Covered --- )
Our aim is to be able to fully fund your stay with us during the five
weeks, including food, tools, materials, party, travel and accommodation
at the castle.
PRECONDITIONS
( --- Open Source Only --- )
We are looking in priority for open source physical products in the
fields of energy, housing, food, mobility, communications and the
circular economy. Either you already open sourced your hardware (and
software) or you are willing to experiment doing so.
( --- Prototypes Over Ideas --- )
Please note that we are NOT looking for early stage concepts or drafts
of ideas, but projects that have at least developed a functional
prototype or beyond (unless, in very specific cases, we estimate they
bring tremendous added value to the rest of the participants).
( --- Attendance --- )
It´s essential for the creative process to have a stable team over the
course of the five weeks. Therefore we ask you to stay with us for the
full distance of five weeks. If for some reason this is not possible for
you, please make sure to mention it to us - we´ll work out a solution.
( --- Language --- )
English will be our main language during the event and every participant must be able to speak it fluently.
DEADLINE
If this sounds as exciting to you as it does for us we’re looking
forward to hear from you. This call for projects CLOSES on the 24th of
April at midnight.
