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Submit a Problem

Ready to take the next step?

Click the button below to have an analyst scope your problem for an H4D student team.

 

If the above link is not working, please complete this Alternate H4D Problem Submission document and email it to contact@h4d.us. This will be considered your H4D Problem submission.

Not sure what we look for in a problem? Read more about H4D problem statements.

If you would like to learn more about this process with a live walk-through from the H4D Team please join us at a Virtual Problem Sourcing Seminar by registering here.

What is an H4D problem statement?

 

What we look for in a problem statement

To apply you will need to complete the online application and submit a project proposal. Proposals should be written as briefs and should not exceed one page of content and one page of contacts.

 

Information to include

  • Problem Title

  • Sponsoring Organization

  • Challenge: a 1 sentence description of the problem, without prescribing a solution.

  • Impact: a to-the-point description of the larger effect of solving this problem.

  • Relevant Context:

    • Basic facts or context required to understand the problem

    • An anecdote of a time this problem occurred

    • An attempt to solve this problem that failed

    • A relevant current event

  • Potential Beneficiaries: a list of end-users or people who feel the pain of this problem on a regular basis.

  • Team Recommended Skillsets: a list of suggested skillsets that may be helpful to have on the team to have a successful project.

  • Resources: links to any material that may help the students gain context and start the conversation with the sponsor.

For full details, please see the Problem Statement Template.

Wondering how problem sponsorship works?

Learn more about how sponsoring a problem works for—and benefits— DoD organizations.