Social Innovation Award

 

The Social Innovation Award will recognize the top idea that is economically viable and addresses a social need (e.g. neighborhood safety, accessible buildings & tools, cleaner water, renewable energy)

The winning team will receive a $1000 cash award and additional resources to bring its idea to the next level. This may include assistance with building and/or enhancing a prototype, developing a business plan, advice on protection of intellectual property, or writing a grant proposal.

To be eligible for this special award, please make sure you click on the Social Innovation Award check box on the registration form. You will be required to submit a poster to be eligible for this award. Posters are due for submission to socialinnovation06@sbcglobal.net on November 15, 2006. Click here to download recommended format.

 

Important Criteria:

Address a Local Social Exclusion Issue

Use Cross Functional (Minimum Two Disciplines) Student Team

Solid, Well Articulated Business Case

Demonstrate Knowledge of Issue and Market

Passion and Commitment to Follow Through and Apply Idea

Potential for a Prototype in 1yr