The ESADE NetImpact Club has brought the following event to my attention. The University of Washington is organising a competition called the “Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition“. This competition tries to accumulate business ideas how to”alleviate a problem(s) of poverty in developing economies around the world.“* To read more about this interesting Business Plan Competition read the instructions hereto below.
Source: University of Washington
GSEC Entry and Competition Criteria
GSEC business plans must clearly demonstrate the financial Return on Investment (ROI) and the Social Return on Investment (SROI), in addition to the social impact of the business idea. Please refer to the GSEC Submission Requirements and Resources for application and business plan criteria.
GSEC plans are judged on three criteria: (1) effect on the quality of life and poverty alleviation in the developing economies; (2) financial sustainability; (3) feasibility of implementation. To learn what former GSEC participants have proposed, visit the GSEC business plans section.
GSEC is open to students from any academic institution worldwide. Teams may be comprised of students from difference disciplines and institutions, and multi-disciplinary teams are highly encouraged. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. Looking for team members? Become a fan of GSEC on Facebook and post on the Discussions page to recruit a team or team members.
Review the GSEC rules for full eligibility details.
How to Apply
GSEC applications will be accepted August 03-Novemeber 11, 2009. Before applying, please review the GSEC rules and GSEC Submission Requirements.
To apply, GSEC student teams must complete both of the following by 11/11/09:
1) Submit an executive summary of your team’s business plan via email to gsec@u.washington.edu. Executive summaries must adhere to the GSEC executive summary requirements, detailed in the GSEC Submission Requirements.
2) Complete the online application, available here.
Both the executive summary and the online registration must be received by November 11, 2009, 11:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time. Only one application per team.
To read more visit their website here.
