The document provides details about the Smart Grid Innovation Contest conducted by Siemens, including lessons learned. The contest occurred in two phases: Phase I was a public idea contest that attracted 35,000 unique visitors and 1,500 registered users. Phase II was a call for research proposals directed at universities, which received 172 abstract submissions and selected 25 for full proposals. Key lessons included crowd ideation being more challenging for complex technologies, the importance of community involvement and IP considerations, and motivating participant submissions through visibility and job opportunities at Siemens.