The Ford Urbanite Challenge invites proposals for mobility solutions in Memphis. Funding will be allocated to pilot projects that address the community’s mobility needs. The application is now LIVE on F6S: https://www.f6s.com/urbanite-challenge-memphis .
Here are some tips on how to ace your application:
- Read the explore report:
Before beginning the application, take time to go through the Explore Report thoroughly (https://docsend.com/view/ufnypi9gfv6eay3j). It. gives an insight into the mobility issues faced by the communities we intend to serve. These findings have been categorized into four opportunity areas where we seek solutions.
- Identify your Opportunity Area:
Identify the opportunity area your idea aims to address. This will give you clarity and direction to develop your proposal.
- Understand your Target Group:
It is important to select the group of people you choose to serve. This will help gain an understanding of their needs and enable you to visualize their journey. By empathizing with their pain points, you will be better equipped to design solutions to alleviate their struggles.
- Set Goals:
Setting milestones is essential to keeping track of progress and ensuring realization of the vision within the set timeframe, that is, 9-12 months for the pilot project.
- Start Early:
You must start placing your thoughts and saving progress of the application and come back to refine it. It is advisable to start early instead of scrambling to put in an application at the last minute.
- Turn it in:
There is no such thing as a perfect application. Have confidence in your idea and do your best to put it into words. If selected, you will have the opportunity and will be provided with assistance to refine your proposal. Just make sure to mark your calendar and hit submit before the deadline.
For more information go to: www.memphismobilitychallenge.com