NineSigma is pleased to announce a new program to support social and environmental
responsibility and corporate philanthropy. For years we have been working with our
corporate clients to address their open innovation and
sustainability needs, as well as other innovation needs through Innovation
Requests for Proposal and Intelligence programs. We have been successful in finding
new, often breakthrough, solutions to our clients’ most challenging needs. As a
key player in the open innovation industry, it is time for us to give back. We would
like to leverage our search and intelligence capabilities, along with our unparalleled
access to the global innovation community, to help address the major social and
environmental issues that impact our lives, our communities and the world.
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary this year, NineSigma will donate its
Intermediary Services by providing one free Innovation Request or Challenge
(RFP) each quarter to qualifying organizations, starting in January
2010. We are actively seeking non-profit and for-profit organizations anywhere in
the world that are committed to solving global social and environmental issues.
We strongly believe that our open innovation and sustainability services can effectively
be applied to help identify critical technologies and expertise that will accelerate
the potential for solutions to even the most endemic issues, such as hunger and
climate change.
Types of issues we will consider for the Free Request for Proposal Program. (The
following is a representative list and is not comprehensive):
- Global climate change
- Pollution reduction and control
- Alternative energy sources
- Disaster relief efforts
- Food access and distribution
- Local / distributed agriculture methods
- Development of local economies
- Affordable / sustainable shelter
- Access to clean water
Who qualifies for a Free RFP? We will consider applications from corporations, non-profit
organizations, public or private research labs or government entities. Certain guidelines
will apply. Complete and return an
application to NineSigma to be considered for this program.