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Submit your solution in a full document
No winning solution has ever been explained in a sentence. Devote time to fully explain your solution in a format that is organized, coherent and easy to understand. If you have any language related concerns, please contact a member of the Hypios CI team.
Be Clear
Submissions must offer not only a solution but also information on how and why it solves the problem. Use supporting evidence and references to explain your idea. Including a bibliography is a welcome addition but this need not be exhaustive and it is not mandatory. Even if your solution is relatively simple it is important for it to be concise. The length of your solution is not as important as the quality of its content.
Use visual aids and examples to illustrate your solution
Use relevant images, charts, graphs, and examples to support your points. The clearer your explanations are, the more likely your solution will be chosen.
Keep track of the time
It's in your best interest to submit a solution prior to the deadline. Submitting a solution well before the deadline allows Hypios CI to give you feedback, to ensure that your solution meets the Seeker’s needs. With the exception of the rare occasion that a Seeker requests a deadline extension, submissions beyond the original deadline will not be accepted.
Be aware of the criteria
Carefully read the problem and its constraints. If a solution does not meet the criteria, a member of the Hypios CI team will contact you to suggest modifications. To avoid any setbacks, be aware of any and all requirements in advance. Any solution submitted that does not meet the criteria provided by the Seeker will not be chosen.
Understand the solver terms of use
Be aware if you are using someone else’s intellectual property. If your solution is chosen as the winner but is found to be in violation of intellectual property laws, your solution will be voided and you will not be compensated.
Be innovative!
The purpose of open problem solving is to think outside the box and offer a solution that may have otherwise been unrealized. Even if a problem is not in the realm of your expertise, there may be a way to apply your knowledge to find a completely new solution using unconventional methods. In the past, there have been winning Hypios CI solvers who were experts in a range of subjects completely unrelated to the challenge. Anything is possible in the world of open problem solving.

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Natural Cooling Systems Applicable to Cities

This is one of the great dilemmas of climate change: We take such comfort from air conditioning that worldwide energy consumption for that purpose has already tripled since 1990. It is on track to grow even faster through mid-century—and assuming fossil-fuel–fired power plants provide the electricity, that could cause enough carbon dioxide emissions to warm the planet by another deadly half-degree Celsius.” Conniff, Richard. “Could Air-Conditioning Fix Climate Change?” Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2019...

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Success Story

Find the Solutions You'd Never Expected Before

An ETI specialist in the quarrying industry had been looking for a technology for several years to valorize its colossal stocks of residual materials. By relying on a community of more than 2 million experts, Hypios detected and proposed an existing patent capable of transforming and developing this mining waste, while offering a path for the creation of a new industrial sector in France. Open Innovation is also at the service of employment!

3 Solutions in One Challenge

One of the world leading companies in Telecommunications found 3 solutions to aid in the remote handling of their smartphones for after-sales service in a confidential and quick manner by using Hypios’ platform. Hypios made it possible to identify and buy several solutions for the same problem!

Finding the Real Problem

An agribusiness leader/chocolate bar manufacturer was looking to extend the shelf life of its products. Hypios identified a pastry chef located in Europe who noticed that the solution was not related to the food, but its packaging. The technical knowledge of the European packaging standards of this expert allowed a more comprehensive analysis of the problem for the industrialist. The increase of a few nanometers in the thickness of the packaging paper offered a sufficient barrier from UV rays and allowed for a perfectly adapted shelf life. Hypios proves that the solution is not always where you look for it!

Disruptive Closure System

An industrial baker wanted to respond to a request from his customers. The closure of his sandwich packs needed to be faster and more ergonomic, replacing a plasticized wire which was impractical. By using our semantic technologies, Hypios quickly identified more than 90,000 experts/Solvers directly or indirectly related to the problem. Nearly 4,000 Solvers responded to the challenge and 14 of them submitted a solution. A laureate from the hospital sector had diverted a rigid elastic effectively creating a quick and simple closure for medical bags. This solution quickly gained great success!

A Quick Replacement of Bisphenol A

A large agri-food company used Bisphenol A in their cans. The prohibition of this endocrine disruptor forced them to rapidly find a solution, so they could continue production. Hypios technologies discovered a new molecule in less than 6 weeks. This process is still used to date for the canned food of this international group. Hypios is committed to sustainable development!

Different Industries Bringing Together A Solution

A large group in the telephone industry had technical difficulties connecting new cables to existing underground ducts. This problem led to potentially huge delays and an exorbitant cost for the company. After consulting their own R&D department, they had no solution. The group then turned to Hypios technologies. Hypios detected experts all over the world. Thanks to Hypios' semantic algorithms, Hypios identified a solver in a completely different field, a South American orthopedic surgeon. He developed a wavelength capable of detecting probes introduced into the human body. This innovation enabled the group to carry out their project and apply for a new patent at the same time!