Data from the latest GARD Forum Innovation Challenges provide evidence that partaking in such kind of online mentoring opportunity is indeed beneficial for participants.

During this event, previous winners provided an overview of their winning projects, shared updates on their progress and recent accomplishments, and engaged in interactive discussions regarding implementation strategies. We provided a platform for winners to share their plans and explore opportunities for collaboration. We encouraged judges to interact with the winners, ask questions, offer advice to potential participants for the 2024 Innovation Challenge, and engage with a broader audience. This event was intended to promote collaboration, exchange insights, and explore pathways for continued development and impact.