The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides entrepreneurs seeking to make positive social and environmental advances with $80,000 in seed money mentoring and publicity.

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co-sponsors the competition.

Thammasat University Thammasat University (Abbreviation, Abrv: TU th, มธ.; th, มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, , ) is a public research university in Thailand with campuses in Tha Phra Chan area of Phra Nakhon District near the ...

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is the

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partner of the Global Social Venture Competition Southeast Asia Regional (SEA) round. In the competition, new social enterprises present their business models in agriculture, technology, tourism, and education. As of December 2019, the Global Social Venture competition has ceased operations, replaced by a new initiative, Sustainable and Impact Finance (SAIF).

Competition organization

The competition is made up of three rounds. The first two rounds are organized by GSVC regional partner schools, during which entrepreneurs present the social and financial impact of their business. The final round is organized at the

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Executive Summary Round

In the Executive Summary Round, teams submit an Executive Summary of their business ideas.

Regional Semi-Final Round

A select number of plans are chosen to move forward to the Regional Semi-Final Rounds hosted by our Regional Partners. Teams that advance expand their entries to full business plans, and compete in the Regional Semi-Final Rounds.

GSVC Global Finals

The top two teams from each Regional Semi-Final Round will be selected to compete at the Global Finals at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, which consists of two consecutive rounds. Teams re-submit their business plan and supporting documents. They are given the opportunity to make revisions following the Regional Semi-Finals, for the Global Finals Round. Winners are announced at the culmination of the Global Finals Round, and prizes are awarded as follows: * 1st place: $25,000 * 2nd place: $15,000 * 3rd place: $7,500 * People's Choice Award: $1,500 * Quick Pitch Award: $1,000

Regional partners

* London Business School * Indian School of Business *

Thammasat Business School Thammasat University ( Abrv: TU th, มธ.; th, มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, , ) is a public research university in Thailand with campuses in Tha Phra Chan area of Phra Nakhon District near the Grand Palac ...

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* ESSEC Business School,

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* Social Venture Competition

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* ALTIS, Postgraduate School of Business and Society, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy * Youth Innovation China - GSVC

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(Georgia Tech)

Past editions finalists and winners

2017

* Dr. Noah Toothbrush, South Korea * Aazer, Egypt * AMIntegrated Aerial Limited, Nigeria * Atlas, Italy * D-Heart, Italy * GreenMinded,

* MyH2O,

* Khyeti, United States/ India * MindRight, United States * Oishii Farm, United States * ReBeam Space Inc., Germany * Ricult, United States * Roots Studio, United States * SolarPak,

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* Taqanu, Germany * Young for Elder,

2016

* More Than, South Korea * Agruppa,

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* Ama’s Pop-Up, Taiwan * Astraeus Technologies, United States * Bibak, Italy * BLITAB, Austria * Dost, India * Hygia Sanitation,

* IntendiMe, Italy * iTrus, Singapore * KOPO, United States * Kwiizi, Cameroon * Link Accessibility,

* Otisimo, Turkey * vChalk, India * Zéphyr & Borée,

2015

* Lumir, South Korea * Cattle Mettle, India * Clarus,

* Drinkwell, United States * Du’Anyam, Indonesia * Eco co, Burkina Faso * Garbage Clinical Insurance, Indonesia * Gold of Bengal,

and Bangladesh * Home Stray,

* Horus Technology, Italy * Lakheni, South Africa * Reachi, Denmark * ReMaterials, United States * Solwa, Italy * Toilets for People, United States * WEDO Global,

* Xendit, United States * Y Generation,

2014

* Tea Tree, South Korea * Baisikeli Ugunduzi, Kenya * CharityStars, Italy * Chique, Indonesia * Disease Diagnostic Group, United States * earthenable, United States * Keri&Care,

* Khusela, South Africa * The Legend of Potatoes,

* LegWorks, United States * Odyssey Sensors * Redeem, Taiwan * RejuvenEyes, India * SwissLeg,

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* Sampurn(e)arth, India * Smart Pill Box,

* SocialGiver,

* Wakati, Belgium

2013

* AtRium, South Korea
BrainControl
Italy * Carbon Roots International,

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* CSA Munching Box,

* Damascus Fortune, India * E-Lamp,

* Essmart, United States/ India * Faso Soap, Burkina Faso * Jorsey Ashbel Farms (JAF), Burkina Faso * Pedius, Italy * PulpWorks Inc, United States * Reel Gardening, South Africa * Sunshine Library Rural Digital Education Initiative,

* TOHL, United States/ Chile * Vi-Care, India * Wedu,

* WOOF, Hong Kong

2012

* 2VIDAS, United States * BM TEAM,

* COINCYCLE, South Korea * Exygen, Kenya * FASOPROT, Burkina Faso * GREENOVATION TECHNOLOGIES, Bangladesh * INBELLY,

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* LULAWAY, South Africa * MAPABILITY, Italy * MARINE GIFTS, Vietnam * MICRO OASIS, Indonesia * SNEWFLY,

* SPILL, United States * STATION ENERGY SERVICES,

* WATSI, United States

2011

* Beti Halali, Burkina Faso * DeepScan,

* Edumile.org, United States * FINDG One Drop, South Africa * IKAWA, United Kingdom * IziWasha, South Africa * MAGNiVY, Indonesia * Next Drop, United States * PAANI, Bangladesh * Prakti Design,

* Sanergy, USA * SMILE Floss,

* Solar Light Pillow Project, United States * Tilapiana, United States * Tree Planet, Korea

2010

* Amandes, Indonesia * AYZH, India * Bags of Hope,

* Blue Drop, United States * C-Crete Technologies, USA * Free hap,

* Makane,

* Nest For All,

/ United Kingdom * Ruma, USA * W induction, United Kingdom * Re:Motion Designs, USA

2009

* EcoFaeBrick, Indonesia * Bright Mind Labs, New Zealand * m Pedigree Logistics, United States * Solar Cycle, USA

2008

* MicroEnergy Credit Corporation, United States * Bio Power Technology, Indonesia * BioVolt, USA * SMART - Sustainable Marine Adventures and Responsible Tourism,

2007

* Feed Resource Recovery, United States * d.light design, USA * Revolution Foods, USA * Verdacure,

* Cool2Care, UK

2006

* Mobile Medics, USA * Advanced Transit Enterprises, USA * The Highland Tea Company, United States * One-world Medical Devices, USA

2005

* Connect US, United States * Fuelture, USA/ United Kingdom * Fuerza Research, United States * Human Service Fellowship, USA * Micro Credit Enterprises, USA * World of Good, USA

References

External links

Global Social Venture Competition website
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