Ericsson has announced that it’s 2018 Ericsson Innovation Awards competition is now open until November 15, 2017, for students worldwide. This years theme is ‘The Future of Truth: How will we find, validate and share truth in the age of ICT?’ Those that submit their entries will have a chance to win a trip to […]
Ericsson has announced that it’s 2018 Ericsson Innovation Awards competition is now open until November 15, 2017, for students worldwide. This years theme is ‘The Future of Truth: How will we find, validate and share truth in the age of ICT?’ Those that submit their entries will have a chance to win a trip to Stockholm, an expert Ericsson mentorship and approximately $33,000 ( 25,000) in prize money.
Girish Johar, Head of Human Resources, MENA, commented: “At Ericsson, we believe in the power of ICT and we have witnessed how it can impact the world for the better. This competition is an invitation for the youth to join the discussion and showcase how their talent and innovations can help the world of ICT develop future opportunities.
For the regional competition, each of the seven regional winners will receive a $1,300 ( 1,000) cash prize, a recruiter interview for a job or internship, a prominent feature on Ericsson digital media, and a certificate of achievement, in addition to special recognition and prizes offered within their respective regions.
The global competition will consist of semi-finalists and finalists. All semi-finalists will receive two months of mentorship from Ericsson experts in innovation and business. Semi-finalists will also receive recognition on social and digital media, recruiter interviews and a certificate of achievement. Furthermore, all finalist team members will receive a trip to Stockholm, Sweden to compete live at the Grand Final event, including airfare, hotel accommodations, group meals, transportation and other expenses. Finalists will also receive an additional month of mentorship and recognition across Ericsson social media and digital channels.
