SEIC - Enrollment Information

2009 SEIC Announced

Washington University , August 19, 2008 -

The goal of the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition is to stimulate activity that leads to innovative approaches to the area's social problems.  Free YouthBridge Workshops complement the SEIC, although attendance at the workshops is not required to enter the SEIC.

To learn about the SEIC and how you can enter, go to www.sc.wustl.edu/OlinCup/enter.html.

Introduction to the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition
Date	9/5/2008
Time	2:00
Location	Simon Hall, Washington University
Description	Attend this event to learn more about the 2009 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition (SEIC), which has awarded more than $300,000 to social enterprises since 2005. The event will feature an introduction to social enterprise and a panel discussion from past competition participants.  Attendees will be given an opportunity to brainstorm with others and receive feedback on their own ideas for social enterprises. We will conclude with a reception.
Cost	FREE

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition Kickoff
Date	9/25/2008
Time	5:30PM
Location	Danforth Campus, Washington University
Description	Plan to join us for the fall kickoff of the 2009 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition to learn more about the competition and connect with others to help move your idea forward. We will feature a keynote speaker TBA. Registration at 5:30, Program at 6:00, followed by a reception for all.
Cost	FREE 2009 Competition Calendar Deliverables, Events, and Due Dates include the following. Visit our events page for a list of all Skandalaris Center events, including workshops for commercial and social ventures. All are welcome at any workshop; posting on IdeaBounce or participation in either the Olin Cup or Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition is not required.   Deliverable Delivery Method Due Date Idea Submission Electronic through www.ideabounce.com When founder posts idea Executive Summary Electronic submission by email to seic@wustl.edu Monday, December 8, by noon SemiFinalists announced Press release from Skandalaris Center Friday, December 12 Elevator Pitches Oral presentation to judges (not open to public) Thursday, January 15 Finalists announced Community event with semi-finalist pitches and audience participation Thursday, January 15 Sustainability Plans Electronic submission by email attachment to seic@wustl.edu Monday, March 16, by noon Sustainability Plans Deliver approximately 30 printed copies to the Skandalaris Center in Simon 100, Washington University Danforth Campus Monday, March 16, by noon Final Presentations to Judges Email PowerPoint presentation as attachment to seic@wustl.edu and oral presentation to judges (not open to public) Thursday, April 12, afternoon, time TBD   Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., with Keynote Speaker

Visit www.sc.wustl.edu/SEIC for more information.  To register for the competition, visit www.ideabounce.com and post a description of your idea, selecting "SEIC 2009" in the program field to ensure we notify you of events and deliverable due dates.  Entry and participation in the competition are free.  Deadline to participate is December 8, the due date for the first deliverable, but you may post your idea at any time.