Ashoka/HSBC Green Skills Innovation Challenge 2021 for Social Entrepreneurs ($20,000 in funding)

Application Deadline: June 4th 2021 

Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge. This global innovation competition is open to social entrepreneurs in selected markets with ventures that equip individuals and communities with the skills needed to thrive in the transition to a green economy.

Requirements

You must have incorporated as a non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organization
You must be over 18 by the time you apply
If your product has not launched, you must have a business plan and MVP (prototype, pilot, or another proof of concept)
Entries will only be accepted in English (winners will be expected to engage in activities that require English proficiency)

Prizes and Benefits
All applicants will:
Receive feedback from Ashoka and/or HSBC representatives

Semifinalists (up to 50) will:

Receive additional feedback from experts from HSBC & Ashoka

Be referred as semifinalists in the announcement communications

Access a webinar for semifinalists to connect with peers

The challenge will have up to 15 winners, with at least 3 being youth-led organizations. The Challenge Team will decide funding amounts awarded to each winner. There will be two award categories:

Most Innovative solutions:

Awarded to solutions with proven models who have potential to begin scaling their impact

Winners receive and up to $20k cash prize plus support & mentoring from HSBC and Ashoka on how to scale

Available to general entrants and youth-led entrants

Best early-stage solutions:

Awarded to solutions with highly innovative ideas which are still at an early-stage

Winners receive up to $15k cash prize plus support & mentoring to help develop their innovation

Available to general entrants and youth-led entrants

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