Through the iTwin4Good Championship, students will have the opportunity to combine their passion for environmental and social action, as well as their engineering and software development abilities to create infrastructure digital twins addressing a need in their community.

The Programme:
This is your chance to make a difference! Over the six-week programme, you'll gain the skills to tackle real-world challenges. Here's what you can expect:

• Master the iTwin Platform: Learn everything you need to know about iTwin from experts at Bentley.

• Expert Coaching & Pitching Support: Get guidance from Bentley Directors and Developers to refine your ideas and presentation skills.

• Become an Accredited Developer: Earn your iTwin Developer Associate certification and badge, a valuable creditation that you can share on LinkedIn & on your CV.

The challenge asks you to find a real-world problem to solve, following the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To make sure that your project aligns with Bentley’s current vision “Improve infrastructure for a better quality of life”, make sure to pick from the following industries below.

• CITIES, CAMPUSES & AIRPORTS

• ELECTRIC UTILITIES

• ENERGY PRODUCTION

• MINING

• RAIL & TRANSIT

• ROADS & BRIDGES

• WATER UTILITIES

https://www.bentley.com/industries/

This process combines problem-solving and innovation to create a project that benefits both people and the planet.

Here's how to complete Step 1 successfully:

1. Brainstorm a Problem: Get your team together and discuss a real-world issue you want to address, aligning it with the SDGs and Bentley’s Industries.

2. Develop a Solution: Once you have your problem, use creative thinking to design an iTwin application as a solution. Imagine this app tackling the issue you identified.

3. Craft Your Application Idea: Think of how your app would work - you can even use simple methods like paper prototypes or storytelling to explain your concept.

This process combines problem-solving and innovation to create a project that benefits both people and the planet.

In this phase, students are provided with dedicated time for thorough research, enabling them to conduct field studies, collect crucial data, and perform cross-referencing. This phase serves as a crucial step in building the groundwork for a resilient iTwin-based app solution. It emphasizes the significance of informed decision-making and a well-researched approach to ensure the subsequent development phase is anchored in a solid understanding of the identified problem and its contextual intricacies. 

Step 1:

Research by conducting field studies, collecting data and performing cross referencing. Resources to support will be available on the Discord channel.

MUST do by 28th July…

One person from your team must submit your project name (this can be changed later) and a short statement of the problem you are tackling by 28th July.

Outcome: Teams must show that they utilized the iTwin Platform for the development of their iTwin App. 

During this phase, teams leverage their software development skills to progress project development, focusing on creating a prototype that articulates a compelling solution to the identified problem. Simultaneously, students engage in a workshop aimed at honing their ability to concisely pitch their ideas within a 3-minute period, preparing them for the upcoming project presentation round. This dual approach ensures that not only is the technical aspect of the solution advanced but also that students are well-equipped to effectively communicate their innovations to a broader audience. 

Step 1:

Focus on creating a prototype that articulates a compelling solution to your team’s identified problem.

Outcome: Teams must create and submit a video, of a maximum of 5 minutes, to Enactus.  

In the video, teams must show that they utilized the iTwin Platform for the development of their iTwin App and adhere to the 3-minute presentation template provided by Bentley Systems. While teams are allowed to customize the template to suit their needs, they must ensure the inclusion of responses to the following questions: 

1. Which problems did we solve? 

2. What outcomes did we achieve? 

3. Which SDGs did we tackle? 

4. What value/benefit is realized by the business or user? 

The presentation should conclude with a single slide titled "About Us." 

After the 3-minute presentation, teams will have an extra 2 minutes to demonstrate their application. 

Step 1:

Visit the resources below to develop your pitch as a team as well as design your presentation.

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