In September 2008, we posted about how Google wanted to pay you to change the world with their annual contest “Project 10 to the 100th”. The contest invited participants to develop something that would make the world a better place, by answering the question “What would help most?” Last year’s pick was the Hippo Water Roller. On March 17th, a new handful of brilliant minds will have the chance to see their creations change the world.
One inventor, Chad Maglaque of Seattle, has developed a rooftop wind turbine that has the potential to generate enough energy to light part of your home. You might one day be able to buy this device right off the shelf at Costco. You can read up further on Chad’s green energy creation here or watch the video below.
As the 10th anniversary of the Internet power house Google Inc, is throwing out its feelers in search of an idea that may help the world. And they are willing to up to 10 million dollars to whomever can deliver it. This innovative project known as 10^100 (pronounced “10 to the 100th”) is searching for 5 winning ideas that will make a difference in the world we live in. The prize amount will either come down to 5 winners at 2 mil a piece or 2 winners at 5 mil.
People have until until October 20th to submit their ideas (www.project10tothe100.com) This will then narrow down all contestants to 100 semifinalists. The public can then vote on their favourite ideas between the Jan.27 and Feb.2. Google is embracing the Internet age of “crowdsourcing” and pushing it to a whole new level.
“These ideas can be big or small, technology-driven or brilliantly simple — but they need to have impact,” Google said in a news release. “We know there are countless brilliant ideas that need funding and support to come to fruition.”
For an example of the projects Google would be keen on funding, check out the Hippo Water Roller, an innovative way of delivering water in rural areas of developing nations..
