Impact Initiatives for Change

06/13/2019

We can’t think of a better place to talk about identity and trustbuilding in Europe and the future of the continent than Caux Palace/Caux Conference and Seminar Centre! Being called “a home for the world”, it served as a home for refugees during World War II, and played an important role in the post-WWII reconciliation between individuals as well as countries. Don’t miss on this opportunity! Stake your place and invite some friends at Tools for Changemakers: Rebuilding Trust in Europe conference at , 14-18 July 2019!
To learn more about the event: https://www.iofc.ch/experience-caux-forum/main-events/tools-changemakers
To register: https://www.iofc.ch/registration-form-caux-forum-2019

Photo: Leela Channer

03/30/2017

Maybe an interesting opportunity for you or your network?

http://www.greenchallenge.info/entry-criteria

The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the world's largest competition in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Submit your plan now! Deadline June 1st.

03/16/2017

Interesting competition. Check it out!

https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/

Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a new opportunity to develop innovative ideas and projects to create positive change in your community and the world.

11/10/2016

Funding opportunity:
"Do you know any impact-driven ventures that empower women through tech?

The Vodafone Institute, Impact Hub Berlin and the Social Entrepreneurship Akademie are looking for five teams. F>>Lane is a six-week acceleration programme to leverage their impact and make them investment ready. It comes with a stipend, up to 12.000 EUR and an individualized curriculum."

http://www.f-lane.com/

05/23/2016

Great TED talk by Farah Yasmine Shakir:
"I Am As You Choose to See Me"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1xQNK6vG6Y

Farah’s story is powerful to say the least. She draws from her multicultural background to describe how the smallest of actions, whether of kindness or preju...

05/17/2016

Interesting website: take the challenge, what would you choose?

https://impossiblechoices.org/

04/12/2016

Singularity Global Impact Competitions
Deadline: 1 May

Got an idea that leverages exponential technologies to help create a better life for refugees? Enter now and win a 10-week Singularity University summer scholarship at the NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley, worth $50.000

https://singularityunlgic.org/

Singularity University’s Global Impact Competitions are held in partnership with sponsor organizations worldwide and organized by region and theme. These competitions act as a platform to identify outstanding entrepreneurs, leaders, scientists and engineers with the most innovative ideas that could…

04/12/2016

And another interesting competition:
Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
Deadline: 30 June 2016

https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/competition/who-can-enter/

You are eligible to enter, if: 1. You are between the ages of 15 and 35 AND 2. You have an innovative idea for an enterprise which contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in your community, such as: Goal

03/31/2016

Agricultural Innovation Challenge | Ideo
Deadline: 3 May

'For our fifth Amplify challenge, we are calling on entrepreneurs, NGOs, designers and social innovators to develop solutions that reduce waste and improve the livelihoods of small scale farmers. We are focusing on a few key areas where new solutions can have a big impact, including: improving access to markets, ensuring farmers have access to relevant information, using technology in new ways and financial services.'

https://challenges.openideo.com/challenge/agricultural-innovation/ideas?_ga=1.178786210.780213339.1459406412

How might we improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers by reducing food waste and spoilage? Ideas Beneficiary Feedback Expert Feedback Improve Winning Impact 22 ideas Starts May 10, 2016 Starts May 24, 2016 Starts Jun 07, 2016 Announced Jul 11, 2016 Starts Jul 12, 2016 Ideas Welcome to the Idea…

02/19/2016

Maybe interesting?

Challenge: Unilever Foundry 50 @ Lions Innovation
Deadline: 11 March

"The search is back on to find the world’s top 50 marketing technology startups to pitch to industry leaders at Lions Innovation for exclusive opportunity to showcase their technology, pitch their solutions to brand and agency leaders from around the world and catalyse new partnerships."

09/29/2015

Interesting series by Oprah on belief starting mid October

Check: http://www.oprah.com/belief/Oprah-Winfrey-Presents-Belief

08/27/2015

November 9, 2015 - November 13, 2015
Startery CEE Workshop in Sofia

Don’t miss your chance and apply: http://startery.de/application-startery-cee

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