Are you passionate about music and creating genuine connections between people? Then become one of 20 young change-makers from around the world who will be brought to Berlin, Germany to find new ways of using technology that improve the quality of connections among young people. During the program, participants will co-create concrete products, services and/or campaigns that inspire and resonate with millennials. The program is brought to you by The DO School, a global platform dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact; in partnership Telekom Electronic Beats, an international music and lifestyle marketing program created by Deutsche Telekom in 2000. By placing high value on creativity, journalistic integrity and editorial insight, Telekom Electronic Beats has established itself as a genuine expert and thought leader within the electronic music scene. Over the past 18 years, Telekom Electronic Beats has brought together influential artists such as Moderat, Chilly Gonzales, Nina Kraviz, Gorillaz and Grace Jones in their vibrant live events. The program will allow you to master the DO Method, an award-winning innovation approach that equips you to put your ideas into action, both quickly and effectively. Along with change-makers and experts from around the world, you will take a real-life innovation from the idea phase into the implementation phase. Selected products will be piloted in Europe, where Telekom Electronic Beats already has an expansive market presence. To apply please visit https://thedoschool.org/smart-connection-challenge/. Deadlines Applicants requiring a visa must submit applications by April 1, 2018. All other applicants submit applications by April 15, 2018.
