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ARE YOU A STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR WITH A VENTURE ADDRESSING A SOCIAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE?

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ABOUT THE FOWLER GSIC

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The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is a remarkable opportunity tailor-made for student social entrepreneurs who are shaping the future with their innovative measures. 

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Compete for $75,000+ and a chance to network with Global players from around the world!

​CHECK OUT THE STEPS BELOW TO SEE IF YOUR VENTURE MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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STEP ONE

ENROLLED AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

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One or more of the founding partners for each venture must be an enrolled student in a recognized college or university. ​

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STEP TWO

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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Each social venture at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is grounded in at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Aligning with the SDGs ensures that social ventures are addressing pressing social or environmental challenges that have a far-reaching impact.​

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STEP THREE

INNOVATIONS READY TO IMPLEMENT

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Every venture should be well past the ideation stage. Ventures should have gone through an incubator, accelerator, or at least one business pitch competition (even if it's just one at their university) before applying to the competition. They should demonstrate innovation, feasibility, potential impact, and most importantly, the passion and drive of the team behind the venture.

November 1st, 2024

General Application Opens​

February 1st, 2025

International At-Large Application Deadline​

February 15th, 2025 

International At-Large Teams Notified if acceptance into the competition​

March 1st, 2025

US-Based At-Large Application Deadline​

April 1st, 2025

US-Based At-Large Teams Notified of acceptance​

May 1st, 2025

All Global Finalists Announced​

May 30-31st, 2025

Global Finals in Minneapolis, MN

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IMPORTANT DATES

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INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

WATCH THE INFORMATIONAL SESSION VIDEO BELOW

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