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Coronado Mainstreet
The 4-Point Approach
Coronado Mainstreet
The 4-Point Approach
BIG IDEAS,
BOLD
SOLUTIONS.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR 2021 FINALS HOST:
We have said that the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is for the trailblazers, the doers, and the dreamers. Never has this mindset been more relevant than in these current times. At over 2,500 innovators strong, our global network represents a diverse community of students and entrepreneurs connected by a passion for tackling the world’s most complex problems. Two strong partners in higher education social innovation programming and support, the University of San Diego and the University of St. Thomas, joined forces to bring this unique social venture creation opportunity to global university leaders and innovative students.
Click here to watch the 2021 Global Finals Awards Ceremony
JOIN US FOR THE
2022 GLOBAL FINALS
Hosted by the University of San Diego
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, and Stay Tuned for More Information
YOU ARE THE
The Fowler GSIC inspires student entrepreneurs around the world to connect and create sustainable business solutions to global issues. Since 2011, we've connected more than 2,500 students from more than 25 countries around the world - including Australia, South Korea, Rwanda, Ireland, Mexico, and Peru - recognizing their outstanding social ventures based on positive impact and financial sustainability. To date, we've distributed more than $500,000 to seed the most innovative and promising global ventures. And this is just the beginning.
PUSHING
BOUNDARIES.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
SOCIAL INNOVATORS
Are you one of them?
The Fowler GSIC is for the trailblazers, the dreamers, the doers. It was designed for those who can see a solution where others mostly see a challenge. Whether your passion lies in helping alleviate hunger or stopping environmental degradation, the Fowler GSIC invites you to engage with one or more of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by developing an innovation that responds to an environmental or social challenge at the local or global level.
CONFIRM THAT YOUR UNIVERSITY IS ENROLLED
CREATE A TEAM WITH 1-5 MEMBERS
ANALYZE A SOCIAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE
PROPOSE AND VALIDATE A POTENTIAL SOLUTION
PITCH YOUR IDEA FOR UP TO $50,000 IN FUNDING
Click on a button below to learn more:
AND ADVANCE IN THE FOWLER GSIC
The Fowler GSIC is held each year starting with registration by November and culminating in the Global Finals in June of the following year. Along the way, students nurture an idea from inspiration to practical application, meet and network with changemakers from around the world, and gain tools, mentorship and up to $50,000+ in seed funding.
REGISTRATION
ROUND 2
GLOBAL FINALS
Your university to participate in the Fowler GSIC
Students propose how their venture will solve the problem
Finalists pitch their proposed solutions in person and virtually
End of November
Late March to Early April
Mid-June
ROUND 1
SELECTION
Students submit an analysis of the problem they want to address
End of February
Students' home university holds an internal competition to advance two finalist teams to the Global Finals
Late April to Early May
2011
Since
$480,000
Awarded
2,500
Students
22
Countries
BRING YOUR
LIFE-CHANGING IDEAS
TO THE WORLD.
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