Choosing the appropriate Program Type is essential for aligning your initiatives with your specific organizational goals. Untap's features are designed to accommodate a wide variety of objectives, from driving innovation to recognizing talent.
Program Type | Primary Goal
| Example Use Case
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Innovation Challenges
| Identify breakthrough solutions for organizational or industry challenges.
| A corporate innovation challenge seeking new product ideas for a specific market.
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Crowdsourcing
| Gather diverse ideas and feedback from a large community or target audience.
| An NGO crowdsourcing ideas for sustainable solutions to local environmental problems.
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Hackathons
| Promote rapid, time-bound problem-solving and the creation of digital prototypes.
| A university event focused on developing digital solutions for healthcare access.
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Award Programs
| Recognize and reward outstanding achievements or contributions in a specific field.
| A governmental program honoring local entrepreneurs for economic contributions.
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Student Competitions
| Foster innovation and skills development among students through real-world problem-solving.
| A case competition challenging students to design solutions for a local business.
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Startup Programs | Support and nurture new ventures through mentorship and resources until implementation.
| An incubator helping student entrepreneurs initiate and scale their startups.
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Open Innovation Platforms
| Collaborate with external stakeholders (customers, partners) to co-create solutions.
| A corporation partnering with customers to develop the next version of a flagship product.
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Talent & Hiring Programs
| Identify, hire, and nurture top talent through competitions, challenges, or dedicated job postings.
| A corporate competition to discover innovative developers, or a streamlined career application platform.
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Citizen Engagement
| Involve the public in contributing ideas or feedback on policy or community projects.
| A government initiative inviting citizens to submit ideas for improving public services.
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Employee Engagement
| Involve employees in internal innovation efforts or organizational decision-making processes.
| An internal competition for employees to submit ideas for improving workplace efficiency and culture.
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Scholarship Programs
| Provide financial support to students based on merit or need.
| A program offering funds to students pursuing degrees in science and technology.
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Grants
| Offer funding for specific projects or initiatives that align with organizational goals.
| A grant program supporting local nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability.
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Creative Contests
| Encourage creativity and innovation through competitive artistic challenges.
| A contest inviting participants to submit original artwork or design concepts for a community project.
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What's Next?
Now that you understand the different program types, you can proceed to creating your first program.