Step 2: Submit

Submit your challenge application

Following the Challenge Day on the 13th March, applications for challenge support are now open. Project teams have until 5pm, 27th March 2025, to submit their Word application (not pdf).

Application guidelines

Please ensure your submission stays within the word limits, as we can't accept any that exceed them.
In short, double-check your work before sending it in otherwise you risk being disappointed.

Applications open: 13th March 2025

Submission deadline: 5pm, Thursday, 27th March 2025

Submission email: futuretowns@soton.ac.uk (Word document only, no PDFs)

Required elements

1. Project name: Max 10 words

2. The problem:

• Define the problem with the current situation.
• Max 25 words

3. Your vision:

• Describe your vision for a better future.
• Max 25 words

4. Your plan:

• Describe the key triggers or events that will lead to specific actions or outcomes.
• Max 150 words

5. Your team:

• Tell us who is in your team.
• Please include links to platform profiles or LinkedIn profiles.

6. Attachments:

• Upload your One Page Plan and include a photo representing the problem.
• If possibly, share a link to a short YouTube elevator pitch too (max 2 min video).

Need help?

For assistance in shaping your project, reviewing your application draft or addressing any questions, please reach out to Ruby or Tom via the links below.