Applications 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
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…
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Support vulnerable women improving their awareness, access andquality of services and help ensuring their rights at the local level
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Improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of state services
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Provide radical alternatives to current models of service delivery
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Challenge 2
How might we support social activists and concerned citizens to become more powerful in combating hunger and injustice?
Solutions that...
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Magnify the voice of concerned citizens, social activists and their constituency to influence state policies at all levels
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Provide radical and effective alternatives to existing advocacy or campaign methods
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Support the international community in developing and enforcing global standards related to hunger and injustice
Eligibility
They are looking for :
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Creative people that have a passion for Zero Hunger and Social Justice
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Doers, that can take ideas forward
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Visionaries with different skills and from different backgrounds – from smaller and larger Civil Society organisations, from Businesses and State actors
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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
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