Lenovo Do Network - How It Works

HOW IT WORKS

Welcome to The Do Network

The Do Network from Lenovo is a platform for turning ideas into action. Every 90 days we'll introduce a new theme, complete with challenges that push ourselves to do what has never been done before. We have a lot of ways for you to get involved and help push a project toward the finish line. You could win a Do machine or a $25,000 USD grant to help bring your idea to life.

A PLACE FOR DOERS

Are you the one who invents and dreams? The kind who likes to add your talents to the mix? Someone ready to share the wisdom you've acquired? Maybe you've got the spirit to encourage great thinking. However you Do, you can help turn ideas into action at The Do Network.

  • PROJECT LEADER

    If you've got the vision, tackle a challenge. Define your project. Recruit a team. Then refine your ideas and go for the prize.

    Start a Project

  • TEAM MEMBER

    Help take a project over the top! If you've got what it needs, join the team. Lending your skills is a great thing to Do.

    Join a Team

  • VOTERS

    To find the top ideas, we need your help. Vote once a day for your favorites, and be sure to tell friends.

    Vote for Favorites

  • MENTORS

    They're Doers who have done great things. Now, they're here to help your dreams become real. What can they teach you?

    View Their Profiles

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PROJECTS DEFINED

So what exactly is a project? In short, it's whatever response you choose to one of our challenges. Words, images, prototypes...whatever convinces viewers and the mentors that your solution is the best.

CRITERIA

  • Is empowered by Lenovo technology
  • Final results are extraordinary yet achievable
  • Has a positive impact in relation to the challenge
  • Exhibits collaboration between team members

ACHIEVEMENTS

Of course, this is a place for Doers, so we've created milestones that will encourage you to take your project farther and make it more visible to the crowd. You'll see them in the project builder and every time you view a project. Let your hard work work for you!

SOAR

Some of the world's greatest achievements were done with groups of doers collaborating together. The Do Network puts a wide-ranging network of doers and skill sets at your disposal. Now is your chance to fly, and see where your ideas can take you. Good luck!

JUDGING

Our challenge is broken into two phases:

PHASE 1 (WEIGHTED)

  • Votes

    This is the number of votes received by popular vote.

  • Achievements

    This is based upon completion of specified milestones.

  • Mentor Selection

    Based on whether a project has received support and backing of a mentor.

The top ten projects receiving the most points advances to the finals.

PHASE 2 (POPULAR)

The winner of our contest will be determined by the top vote getter from our ten finalists.

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MILESTONES

Along with our guiding principles, we've set up a system of milestones as steps you'll need to follow for success. Fulfilling each of these is crucial to bringing your vision to life, helping your project succeed, and fulfilling 30% of the requirements in our challenge.

  • TEAM MEMBERS

    A successful project will be a true group effort. There are some very capable team members out there with the skills you need. Find them! You'll need to recruit at least 2 or more team members for this milestone.

  • TRAFFIC

    Get people to your project by evangelising it wherever you can. Get on your social networks, your blog, or your soapbox and talk it up! It's a great way to gain exposure, get input, solicit ideas, comments and collaboration. It's also the perfect way to find teammates to help out. You'll need to get 250 unique visitors to your project.

  • IMAGE

    Give your project a face. People want to know who you are and what it is you're doing. A profile picture is your first step. Sharing a project diagram or photo will also increases your project's visibility. The better people can identify with your project, the better it will do.

  • VIDEO

    As your project moves along, people will want to see your progress. So show us what you're up to. Show us your workspace. Show us your invention in whatever stage it may be. It's a great way to get people excited about what your doing. You'll need to upload a video greater than 45 seconds.

  • PITCH PRESENTATION

    Treat your project like you're launching a business and sell us all on your idea. A good pitch presentation will detail your vision, your objective, your goals and any details that explain how you plan to carry out your project. Your presentation should be at least 10 slides.

  • TIMELINE

    In order to design a well thought out plan for your project, a detailed timeline is invaluable. Creating your timeline will help you think through many elements of your project, including goals, required skills, resources and more. The more detailed your timeline, the easier it will be to bring your idea to life.

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