Participant Resources
TOM Product Development Resources
The following are resources created by the TOM Global Team to help make your GIC project a success! We encourage you to read and utilize each of them.
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Welcome Guide - The ultimate guide to our process and resources
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Challenge Worksheet - A design brief outlining your Challenge
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Challenge Validation Guide – Making sure your Challenge fits the TOM Criteria
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Guide to Market Research – Tips for researching existing solutions
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Concept Worksheet– For keeping track of solutions and goals
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A TOM Guide to Frugal Innovation– Making Affordable and Accessible Solutions
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Brainstorming + Concept Development Guide - TOM tips and tricks for concept ideation
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TOM Feedback Form - User Testing survey for collecting valuable feedback along the way
Mentorship
Expert mentors will be available to help keep the teams on track to develop high-quality, impactful solutions with the best chance of being a GIC winner and aligned with the TOM development process. Teams may request a mentor when signing up for the GIC.
Platforms
The GIC uses the the following platforms:

For virtual events and 1:1 mentoring meetings
To document your project on the Project Editor (tomglobal.org/profile)

To communicate with the TOM team and mentors and for ongoing updates
Workshops
All participants are invited to join live workshops and experiences designed to help with the development of their projects and enrich their knowledge in a variety of areas. Stay tuned for more information.