2008 Social Innovation Competition ~ $50,000 Final Event
Come meet the nation's top social entrepreneurs!
Everyone has a dream with the power to change the world. What's Yours?
More than 1,000 students answered this question by submitting their insightful ideas in the second annual Social Innovation Competition.
This year, the Social Innovation Competition opened eligibility to all university students in the United States. 36 teams were invited to write a detailed plan explaining their venture. Our Judge's Circle evaluated the plans and selected three finalist teams to come to Austin and compete.
You're Invited!
Join us at this year's final round of competition where the finalists have 15 minutes to pitch their plan to change the world.
You be the judge!
Come cheer on the contestants, check out the latest social innovations, and be inspired! Who should win the big money? You decide. A special People's Choice Award puts the power in your hands.
WHEN: Friday, May 2, Noon-4 p.m. Free lunch buffet starts at noon and student presentations begin promptly at 1 p.m. Come for the whole event, or just part of the day.
WHERE: The University of Texas Club - 6th Floor (inside the east entrance of Texas Memorial Stadium) Free parking is available in the garage just east of the stadium. We will validate at the sign-in table.
R.S.V.P.: heather.alden@mail.utexas.edu