Rotary Youth Social Entrepreneurship Challenge 2011

Do Business. Save the world. All in a day’s work?

If you have an idea how you could potentially ‘do well while doing good’, or if you already are working to get something off the ground and would like to get additional support and access to a whole ecosystem of like-minded individuals, come join the Rotary Youth Social Entrepreneurship Challenge 2011 (RYSEC).

The aim is to provide a platform for young individuals youth to discuss their exciting and refreshing business ideas, that not only make a profit but also tackle existing social challenges. This competition is in its 3rd year, and a number of alumni have successfully launched (and expanded) their ideas!

Competition Categories

Idea Launchpad
For teams who are relatively new to the concept of ‘Social Enterprise’, and who have a social business idea and are looking to test it.
Project Accelerator
For teams with a mature/in-implementation business concept, and who are looking to meet people and develop networks to bring the idea one notch higher.

Timeline

Aug 6 – Introductory workshop for individuals new to Social Enterprise, with an idea brewing in their minds
Aug 13 – Advanced workshop for individuals who are already working on their ideas, with experienced mentors available for guidance
Aug 27 – Deadline for submissions
Sep 18 – Winners declared at award ceremony
Mid-Oct – Winners go to Philippines