HR Innovation Challenge is an initiative led by BHP in conjunction with Accenture Chile. The challenge arises from the idea that BHP has embarked on a journey to discover further opportunities/ initiatives that could future proof operations, enhance talent transformation, and embed a robust foundation for global workforce shifts.
Yes, although we are addressing HR challenges that could be present in any industry, we are interested in solutions that are specifically adapted for the mining industry.
We want to invite HR tech Start-ups from all over the world, focusing on those that have a presence in LATAM. We are interested in discovering innovative HR tech solutions to the challenge categories proposed and that have been previously implemented in a client. For more details regarding the requirements, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.
If the Start-ups believe that their solution can be applied for more than one challenge category, then one application is enough. However, if applicants want to propose more than one solution, then they must submit an application for each solution.
This is not an issue as long as the solution addresses the challenge described in the category.
The application can be submitted either in English or Spanish.
Application Submission: Starting on March 20th, start-ups will be able to submit their application on the platform. Given that the evaluation team will make an evaluation based on the information that was submitted, we suggest that it is as complete and clear as possible. However, the team reserves the right to contact the start-up if there are further questions.
Application deadline and evaluation process: Once the application window closes on April 12th, the team will review the application and create a shortlist of the Start-ups that will be invited to present on the Demo Day based on the judging criteria available in terms and conditions. This list will be available on the platform on April 17th and the selected startups will receive the invitations to the Demo Day by email.
Demo Day: The invited start-ups must RSVP the invitation through the Idea360 website’s landing page and confirm if they will be attending virtually or in person. If the latter is true, then the participants are responsible for the logistics and the costs of the travel. The Demo Day will take place in Santiago, Chile on May 15th and the Challenge Champions will be announced the week of the 15th of May.
There will be one (1) Champion per challenge.
March 22nd – April 12th: Applications will be open.
March 29th: Online Q&A event will take place to answer the questions submitted by the applicants.
April 4th: A BHP event, co-hosted by Accenture to share and leverage learnings and breakthrough people and talent practices between the mining industry and the Start-up ecosystem to shape the future workforce in mining. Don´t miss out on this event and save the date! (link to Webinar)
April 17th: Announcement of Start-ups who have been short listed and are invited to present in the Demo Day
May 15th: Demo Day! This will take place in Santiago, but there will also be the option to join online for the participants who are not able to travel.
Week of May 15th (post Demo Day): Announcement of Challenge Champions
The Start-ups are responsible for covering the costs and planning the travel logistics if they decide to attend the Demo Day in Santiago, Chile.
All questions regarding the application process or the form must be channeled through the Idea360 website’s landing page. They will not be answered by any other means.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions available in the landing page.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions available in the landing page
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions available in the landing page