Here is a list of competitions, awards and other opportunities that DM projects could apply for:
The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) -- the largest student-run business plan contest in the world that provides mentoring, exposure and prizes for social ventures from around the world -- is now accepting submissions. Ten social venture finalists from around the world will compete for $45,000 in prizes and exposure to potential funders at the eighth annual GSVC at the Haas School of Business on April 13, 2008.
A record 157 teams from 80 universities in 20 countries entered the competition in 2007. Started by the Haas School of Business at Berkeley, the competition is now run by a set of partners including the Columbia Business School, Yale School of Management, London Business School and the Indian School of Business.
The Draper Richards Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides selected early-stage nonprofit organizations with start-up funding of $100,000 annually for three years, as well as assistance and support. Organizations must have or plan to get 501c3 status to apply.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, year-around. Start-up funds are structured as fellowships to emphasizethe importance of the entrepreneur in the selection process. The Foundation's funding strategy is based on a venture capital model and involves significant amounts of research and diligence before an investment is made.
For more information about the Foundation and its application process, visit www.draperrichards.org
The application process for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship is now open. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship are designed to support and celebrate social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale impact on the critical challenges of our time: tolerance and human rights, health, environmental sustainability, peace and security, institutional responsibility and economic and social equity.
The Award includes fundingto the organization of up to $1 million paid over three years for core support, as well as a non-cash award to the social entrepreneur leading the organization's work at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship.
The selection process will continue to be highly competitive, with 10-12 Awards in each twelve month cycle. Admissions are acception on a rolling basis.
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