Skild

Skild is a platform and ecosystem of services designed to efficiently plan and execute innovation challenge programs. According to the vendor, it serves as a strategic partner for organizations of various sizes, helping them bring together the right people to innovate, solve problems, and raise awareness about important issues. Skild caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including corporate leaders, government agencies, social impact organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, creative agencies, project directors/managers, executives, as well as individuals participating in competitions or challenges as contestants or judges.

Key Features

Skild Platform: According to the vendor, Skild offers a fully integrated platform for planning and executing innovation challenge programs. It provides a centralized dashboard to manage all aspects of the challenge program, including registration, submission acceptance, evaluation, and reporting.

Customizable Entry Forms: Skild allows organizations to create customizable entry forms with validation logic for different types of data collection. According to the vendor, this enables organizations to collect valuable details from participants in a structured manner.

Content Management System: Skild provides a content management system that allows users to modify the language and tone of the challenge. According to the vendor, this helps organizations tailor the challenge to their specific needs and audience.

Administrative Controls: Skild offers robust administrative controls for user and entry management, real-time reports, and filtering options. According to the vendor, this allows for efficient management and oversight of the challenge program.

Design Resources: Skild provides access to design resources, templates, playbooks, and tutorials. Additionally, organizations can receive design assistance to customize the challenge's public-facing pages to match their branding. According to the vendor, Skild also offers a white label option for a fully branded experience.

Client Services: Skild has a dedicated customer success team that guides clients through the setup and launch of their challenge. They provide live training to ensure clients are proficient in operating the platform and offer support in project management, marketing, and communication throughout the challenge program.

Marketing: Skild partners with a full-service marketing agency specialized in promoting and attracting the right audience for challenge programs. They leverage Skild's network of participants, judges, and influencers to maximize reach. The agency assists with crafting outreach calendars, graphic design, social media posts, and campaign messaging.

Project Management: Skild provides experienced project managers who oversee multiple tasks and coordinate teams and deadlines. According to the vendor, they ensure the smooth execution of the challenge program and efficient management of all moving parts.

Reporting: Skild offers comprehensive reporting on participants, submissions, interactions, and engagement. Organizations can access customizable reports and data analysis to inform decision-making and optimize their challenge program. According to the vendor, Skild also integrates with Google Analytics for additional tracking and measurement.