Challenges have become an increasingly popular way to connect academia and corporates and foster open innovation. However, they often require students to work with confidential corporate data, necessitating the implementation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to safeguard sensitive information.

The traditional approach to managing NDAs has been cumbersome and disjointed, typically requiring the use of separate applications. HFactory now radically transforms the experience by integrating the signature process right into challenge activities.

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The integration offers a streamlined experience that significantly reduces the likelihood of human error, increases efficiency, and saves valuable time. Here's how it works:

• Organizers set up the NDA and preview the signature process directly within the HFactory platform.
• Students gain access to the challenge details only after completing the NDA signature, ensuring all sensitive information remains protected.
• Organizers are equipped with comprehensive tools to monitor signature statuses and download legally binding proofs of signatures.

With this new feature, managing NDAs is no longer a bottleneck to collaboration between academia and corporations, enabling a more secure, efficient, and integrated challenge experience.

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