Welthungerhilfe/ Impact Hub Social Innovation Challenge 2019Applications are now open for the 2019 Social Innovation Challenge.Apply to Receive up to 40,000 Euro in 2019 to realise your idea against hunger and social injustice

The Social Innovation Challenge is a collective effort of Civil Society Academy, Welthungerhilfe and Impact Hub. Through the Challenge, They aim at developing ground-breaking innovations to tackle hunger and social injustice over the next 18 months. The process includes application of innovators on two specific challenges, a design thinking process, development of prototypes as well as piloting of the most promising solutions.
You can receive up to Euro 40,000 to develop, refine and test your ideas in the field. With cross-disciplinary support from local and international industry, civil society, community-based organisations and humanitarian agencies, you will have all the needed tools to unleash your innovative potential and realise your ideas. In addition to exposure to applying methodologies such as lean start-up and human-centered design, teams will also get a chance to be hosted by Impact Hub in their cities, giving them access to a global network of likeminded socially driven innovators and the ability to further accelerate their projects
Deadline: 25 January 2019.

Challenges

Challenge 1

How might we support rural women and their families to access public services that truly help them escape hunger and injustice?​

Solutions that…

Challenge 2

How might we support social activists and concerned citizens to become more powerful in combating hunger and injustice?

Solutions that...

  • Magnify the voice of concerned citizens, social activists and their constituency to influence state policies at all levels

  • Provide radical and effective alternatives to existing advocacy or campaign methods

  • Support the international community in developing and enforcing global standards related to hunger and injustice

Eligibility

They are looking for :

  • Creative people that have a passion for Zero Hunger and Social Justice

  • Doers, that can take ideas forward

  • Visionaries with different skills and from different backgrounds – from smaller and larger Civil Society organisations, from Businesses and State actors

  • Innovators with great ideas relevant to the challenge in Africa and Asia

Benefits of Social Innovation Challenge

  • start-up stipends of up to 40,000 EURO for the 4 best innovation concepts,
  • coaching,
  • training,
  • co-working space, and
  • networking opportunities.
  • They will back you up with their networks and support system so that your innovation can thrive and is ready for scale.

Application

Step 1: Pick a challenge

Challenge 1

Challenge 2

Step 2: Apply online

Step 3: Upload a video or mood board that illustrates your passion & creative skills

You should submit your application for Social Innovation Challenge latest by 25 January 2019.

Timeline

2019/01 :Apply online and submit a video of max. 3 min or a mood board. Last day of application is on 25 January 2019!

2019/03 : If your idea is selected, they´ll send an invite directly to your inbox

2019/05 : Selected innovators from diverse backgrounds will participate in a 4-day Design Workshop

2019/05 : The best 8 concepts & innovators will be awarded with up to 3,000 EURO and a holistic support system to further develop the prototype

2019/06 : A 3-month Prototyping: Develop prototype, Design & branding, First field tests, Acquire support, Customer need & Emotional resonance, Piloting plan

2019/08 : 4 innovation concepts will be further selected for a one-year stipends of up to 40,000 EURO and further support

2019/09 : One-year Piloting: Build pilot team, Develop prototype, Build-measure-Learn, Branding & Marketing, Fundraising, Make the case
2020/04 : 2 – 4 innovations are ready for Scaling

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