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The sustainability challenge aims to create sustainable outcomes in design , construction , and operation . Health and safety focuses on promoting the well-being of the employees involved . Tourism experience centres on improving the visitor experience and contributing to the long-term diversification of the regional economy . “ Internet of things ” aims to identify how the internet can create a more accessible , safer , and better tournament experience .

Legacy established the annual innovation award – Challenge 22 . The award aims to promote regional innovations that at the same time enhance the infrastructure and visitor experience for the 2022 World Cup .

The Challenge 22 award is currently focused on challenges in various fields , such as sustainability , health and safety , tourism experience , and the “ internet of things .”

Challenge 22 offers mentorship and opportunities to the participants involved . The competition begins by accepting proposals from throughout the region via a travelling roadshow . Once the participants are filtered , semi-finalists are then mentored by leading scientists and researchers to help develop and refine their proposals .

The contestants are then assessed , and a number of finalists are flown to Doha for business development workshops and further opportunities to develop their networks and skills . The winners are awarded £ 11,500 and have the chance to apply for a grant of up to £ 75,000 to develop their idea .

Challenge 22 helps encourage innovation across a broad range of areas and allows people from across the region to contribute to the success of the 2022 World Cup , and Qatar ’ s long-term future .

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