# High Tech Condom Competitions The Bill Gates Grand Challenges in Global Health is Lucrative By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-gates-grand-challenges References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5992058/bill-gates-has-100000-for-anyone-who-can-invent-a-hi%20tech-nex%20gen-condom) & [gothamist](http://gothamist.com/2013/03/21/early_addition_1229.php) The Bill Gates Grand Challenges in Global Health Program's latest initiative invites participates to [redesign the prototypical condom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durex-afterglow-campaign). The Gates Foundation has a particular interest in concepts that will make the contraceptives more appealing to the public, spreading their usage throughout the world. This competition is [open to the public](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge). Whoever takes home the award will be provided with [$100,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicity-for-good1), making the contest all the more worthwhile. The Gates Foundation has posted potential ideas for participants to take from. Among those listed are packaging updates and facets that can decrease cultural apprehensions regarding condom usage. No matter the winner, the event is sparking debate on a topic that could decreased health risks and unplanned pregnancies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Redesigned Condoms:** Opportunity for innovators to create condoms with improved design and features to make them more appealing to the public. - **Packaging Innovations:** Innovative packaging solutions can help overcome cultural apprehensions and encourage wider condom usage. - **Reducing Health Risks:** Exploring new concepts to decrease health risks and unplanned pregnancies through improved condom usage. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can leverage redesigned condoms to promote safer sexual practices and reduce the spread of STDs and unwanted pregnancies. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry can provide innovative and culturally sensitive solutions to improve the reception and adoption of condoms worldwide. - **Sexual Wellness:** Sexual wellness industry can benefit from disruptive innovations aimed at enhancing the user experience and promoting safer sex practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Protection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyn-supreme-feel-condoms.md) - [Safer Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/use-a-condom.md) - [Fictional AI-Powered Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manforce-condoms.md) - [Ultra-Femme Contraceptive Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixit-1.md) - [Condom Brand Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-brand1.md) - [Public Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge.md) - [Vegetable-Themed Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-horticulture.md) - [Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsexydesignchallenge.md) - [Silicone Condom Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-condom-cases.md)