| Make your voice heard at the upcoming historical UN summit on sustainable development (also known as ‘Rio+20′). On June 4-6, 2012, world leaders will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking Earth Summit of 1992. We hope they will agree on radical plans to move the world from the unsustainable production and consumption patterns that are killing our planet and the people living in it to a new, clean green economy – essential for any of our generation who are planning to live beyond 2050. |
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| Organizers’ question to you:What is the one thing that governments should do, in order to make the development of our world more sustainable?
Submit your idea and present it to Rio+20 leaders!The team invites youth of the world to contribute new ideas for the youth submission into the Rio+20 process through this site – and comment/vote on existing ones. The author of the idea with the most votes will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Rio or New York to present the youth statement to the leaders of the Rio+20 process. Also, when you have finished, get active! Join thousands of youth around the world on the Road to Rio+20, the global youth mobilization towards the UN summit: http://roadtorioplus20.org/ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 04 Jun 2012 Website: http://roadtorioplus20.org/ |
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InnoCentive: Solve The Challenges
What is InnoCentive?
InnoCentive is a global, online marketplace where organizations in need of innovation–companies, academic institutions, public sector, and non-profit organizations–can utilize a global network of over 225,000 of the world’s brightest problem solvers.
How did InnoCentive begin?
InnoCentive began as a start-up incubated through the e.Lilly division of Eli Lilly and Company—a leading, innovation-driven pharmaceutical corporation. Eli Lilly was the first InnoCentive Seeker and helped formulate the initial InnoCentive Challenges and awards. InnoCentive is now incorporated as an independent company, partnering with many different Seekers in a variety of industries to revolutionize R&D practices.
How does InnoCentive work?
Seeker™ organizations post Challenges™ on the InnoCentive website in the Open Innovation Marketplace™ along with an appropriate award. Solvers™ submit solutions to the Challenge. The Seeker pays an award to the Solver who best meets the solution requirements as outlined in the Challenge. The Seeker pays an award only if the Challenge is solved.
What is an InnoCentive Seeker?
InnoCentive Seekers are progressive, innovation-driven companies and non-profit organizations with tough business and R&D problems that need solutions. Seekers post these problems to the Challenge Center.
What is an InnoCentive Ideation Challenge?
An InnoCentive Ideation Challenge is a broad question formulated to obtain access to new ideas. Think of an Ideation Challenge as a brainstorming session or market survey.
In an Ideation Challenge, Solvers may:
- Submit ideas of their own
- Submit third party information that they have the right to use and further the authority to convey that right and the right to use and develop derivative works to Seekers
- Submit information considered in the public domain without any limitations on use
- Solvers should not reveal any confidential information in their submissions. Often the Ideation Challenge will be followed by one or more of the other three challenge types to further develop the ideas and gain Intellectual Property protection when the concept has been well-defined.
Ideation Challenge submissions are typically about two written pages.
Note: Seekers receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use all submissions.
What is an InnoCentive Theoretical Challenge?
An InnoCentive Theoretical Challenge contains detailed solution requirements that Solvers must fulfill in their responses. In most cases, when a solution is chosen and an award is given, the intellectual property (IP) rights transfer from the Solver to the Seeker. However, some Seekers prefer to obtain a non-exclusive perpetual license when providing awards. Each Challenge statement spells out the IP requirements for that particular Challenge. A Seeker that requires specific IP rights or licensing, and also needs detailed solution submissions, should choose a Theoretical over an Ideation Challenge.
What is an InnoCentive RTP Challenge?
An InnoCentive RTP (Reduction to Practice) Challenge is similar to an InnoCentive Theoretical Challenge in its high level of detail. However, an RTP requires that the Solver submit a validated solution, either in the form of original data or a physical sample. Also the Seeker is allowed to test the proposed solution.
IP is always transferred in an RTP Challenge.
What is an InnoCentive eRFP Challenge?
eRFPs allow Seekers to submit Requests for Proposals to the InnoCentive Solver community. This global community includes organizations and individuals, such as contract research organizations, scientists, university researchers, and technology companies. After a Solver submits an eRFP response, the Seeker evaluates the responses and determines which Solver(s) to contact for further business discussions. With eRFPs, the Solver must not provide any confidential information in the eRFP response. If your eRFP response is selected, you will negotiate the terms of the contract (including scope of work, tasks and duration) directly with the Seeker.
What is My InnoCentive?
My InnoCentive is the secure area of our web site for Solver interactions with InnoCentive. My InnoCentive is created when a Solver registers with InnoCentive. My InnoCentive provides links to Solver’s open (in progress) and closed Challenges. The Solver can edit his interests, public profile, and account details at My InnoCentive.
What is the deadline for submitting Challenges?
Seekers can establish a deadline for receiving proposed solutions. Be sure you submit your solution proposal as soon a possible, even if it is before the deadline. When choosing between solutions of similar quality, the earlier submission is likely to be preferred. If Seekers receive a solution proposal they want to accept, they reserve the right to award a Challenge before the deadline. InnoCentive recommends that you submit your solution proposals upon completion without waiting until the deadline date.
Visit the website for more details: https://www.innocentive.com/
Students For A Free Tibet Visit Lilttle Lhasa Programme
Students for a Free Tibet, India (SFT India) is the India National Network of Students for a Free Tibet International, which has over 650 chapters in more than 35 countries.
Founded in the year 2000 from a very humble beginning as a loose network of few young activists and students based in Dharamshala campaigning for Tibet’s Independence,SFT India has grown as nation-wide network of youth, campaigning for
the Fundamental Rights of the Tibetan people, and we are still growing. It is from our grassroots network that we gain our strength.
To ensure the effectiveness of our grassroots network.We create Awareness and sensitize the world on the just cause of Tibet. We believe that young people can and must take responsibility to change our world for the better.
Visit Mcleod Ganj, the heart of exile Tibetan community
The Little Lhasa in India from 21st – 25th June, 2011
You will -
*Visit Buddhist Monasteries
*Meet former political Prisoners from Tibet
*Interact with Tibetan activists in Exile
*Trek and Discover Mcleodganj’s Natural History
*Experience Tibetan Art, Way of Life
Interested?
Please email shibayan@studentsforafreetibet.org 250 word write-up telling us a bit about yourself and why you will be interested to participate in the camp.
For more information visit www.sftindia.org ,www.studentsforafreetibet.org
Sappi Ideas That Matter 2011
| Sappi announced the 2011 Call for Entries for Ideas that Matter – an annual, innovative grant program that supports and transforms the creative ideas of designers into a powerful force for social good.
The Ideas that Matter grant program recognizes and supports designers who donate their time and talent to create communications materials for a wide range of charitable activities. This year’s Call for Entries answers the question “What can design do for the greater good?” by affirming and financially supporting the meaningful ideas behind the aesthetics of design. |
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| Ideas that Matter remains the only grant program of its kind in the design industry. Sappi, through this program, has awarded more than $11 million in grants worldwide to designers who are performing pro bono work for nonprofit organizations. Grants support projects designed to enhance our lives, our society and our planet for a wide range of issues reflecting the concerns and needs of the communities that designers live in and care about most.
Who may apply // Ideas that Matter is open to individual designers, design firms, agencies, in-house corporate design departments, design instructors, and individual design students and design student groups. What kinds of projects may be submitted // All communication projects that support the needs of the nonprofit and meet the conditions and requirements of the program will be considered. At least a portion of the project should be printed. Additional elements may include a variety of communication mediums such as outdoor signage, t-shirts, banner advertising, print advertising, websites, html campaigns, or other media. |
Deadline: 15 July 2011
Website: http://www.na.sappi.com/ideasthatmatterNA/
Helsinki South Harbour International Ideas Competition
| The Helsinki City Planning Department is organising the international South Harbour ideas competition as part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 programme.The entrants’ task is to create a comprehensive ideas plan for the South Harbour that can be used as a basis for the future development of the area. The competition area is situated in a highly central location, covering the entire 23-hectare shore area of the Helsinki South Harbour. The area is an essential part of the city’s identity.
The urban profile of the South Harbour opening to the sea can be considered the visiting card of Helsinki. The historical centre of Helsinki is also located close to the shore. The purpose of the competition is to integrate the area more tightly into the city structure. The idea is to provide city residents with access to the sea and the opportunity to experience and create urban culture. |
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| The entrants’ task is to create a comprehensive ideas plan for the South Harbour that can be used as a basis for the future development of the area. The entrants must present public urban spaces for the area, chart the amount of supplementary construction, and placement possibilities as well as improve pedestrian traffic and cycling connections and spaces.
The competition area must be linked more tightly to the city centre structure. The entrants must examine how the space use of port operations can be made more efficient. The competition entries must consider, in particular, the area’s cityscape-related and cultural-historic values as well as appearance to the sea. Eligibility The competition is open to everyone. It is desirable for the entrants to form design groups with a varied composition of experts in the fields of land use and architecture, landscape architecture as well as traffic, community, construction and energy technology and harbour operations. Members of the jury, secretary, their business partners or close relatives are excluded from the competition. All persons who have participated in the preparation work of the competition are also excluded. The competition organizer decides any exclusion matters. Awards
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| Website: http://www.southharbour.fi/kilpailu
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 30 Sep 2011 CONTACT |
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City of Helsinki |
Energy for Tomorrow essay writing competition
TIME and FORTUNE magazines launched the Energy for Tomorrow essay writing competition with Shell on Monday 18th April. Graduate students from top business, environmental, public policy and engineering schools from around the world will be participating.
Essay Question
Discuss which energy innovations you believe will be most effective in creating a sustainable urban environment. How will these innovations affect consumer behaviour?
Requirements
To take part in the competition, participants are required to submit a 1,000-word essay in English, 50-word essay synopsis, author photo and brief biography by Friday 20th May 2011 to the RSM Net Impact Club.
Internal Selection and Panel of judges
After an internal round of selection at RSM for MSc students, one entry will be submitted to TIME and Fortune.
A TIME and FORTUNE international editor and a senior Shell executive will be judging the essays. The winner will be notified by June 10th.
Prizes
Energy for Tomorrow Winner
- his/her essay published in TIME & FORTUNE magazines
- win $5000 for his/her school and an all-expenses paid trip to the FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech event in Aspen, Colorado, USA (July 19-21).
- the winner’s school will get the chance to host a discussion on energy with a TIME/FORTUNE magazine’s international editor
10 finalists will have their essays published on TIME.com
2 highly commended students will win $2000 for their school
1 readers’ choice student will win $1000 for his/her school
As well as the chance to potentially win some great prizes, this is a fantastic opportunity to express your views on business and the energy debate and gain invaluable exposure to business leaders and energy experts alike.
We look forward to receiving your submission and best of luck!
Email Address: erasmus@netimpact.org
Further details are available in this PDF: EFT2011_A4_NetImpact.pdf
Young Economist of the Year Essay Competition 2011
Students are invited to write an essay of between 1,000 to 2,000 words, on a subject set by the President of the Royal Economic Society, calling on key elements of their A Level or International Baccalaureate courses, examples from the world around them and imaginative discussion. Each year’s topic for the essay title will be set in the Spring term and advertised through Tutor2U and the RES website.
The 2011 essay competition is now open. The titles chosen by the Royal Economic Society President and judges are:
- “Is the rise of China good for America and Europe?”
- “Has recent government policy towards banks reduced the chance of another big financial crisis – or increased it?”
- “Would a ‘fat tax’ be an effective policy to counter obesity?”
- “An NHS free at point of access is unsustainable in the 21st century and an alternative funding model is needed.” Discuss
- “Should governments go for growth or for happiness?”
Submission Deadline: May 16 2011.
Website: Direct Link to Online Application Form
The winner of the Young Economist of the Year prize will be announced in August each year, with the prize presentation made at the RES Annual Public Lecture in the Autumn. Each school or college who submits one or more entries will receive a certificate of entry.
BreakThrough Innovation Grant
The Fisherman Foundation, the SEVEN Fund, and the University of Asia and the Pacific-Center for Social Responsibility are pleased to announce the “Breakthrough Innovation Grant” (BIG) competition – the search for the most innovative business idea that can create prosperity in Metro Manila, Philippines. We are looking for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as social entrepreneurs whose ideas can serve as drivers for poverty alleviation and social improvement. Proposals must be innovative, resourceful, scalable, and fit the particular needs of the Philippines to drive wealth creation.
How Do I Participate?
1. Think of a business idea that:
- is innovative and out of the box with strong market potential
- creates direct benefits to satisfy customers
- provides a competitive ROI
- provides high and rising wages to and training for workers
- has a sustainable business model with initiatives that strengthen society and do not degrade the environment
- has Metro Manila residents as its target market
2. Complete the competition entry form on the website. Entries may be submitted electronically by an individual, a team of up to ten (10) members, or a registered entity. Each individual or team may submit an unlimited number of entries, and all text must be submitted in English.
3. Promote your entry online through your social networks and encourage comments, feedback, and discussion.
Selection Process
Initial Round:
All qualified participants will submit their ideas to the official BIG websitewww.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com until March 15, 2011. Entries will be screened and narrowed down to 6 participants. Initial entries will judged based on the following criteria:
- Effect on the quality of life and poverty alleviation in Metro Manila
- Promotional reach and community participation (number of votes and quality of comments)
- Feasibility of implementation
The 6 finalists will be announced on April 15, 2011.
Final Round:
The 6 finalists will personally be contacted to participate in the final round. Upon selection, the finalists must submit the following by May 15, 2011:
- a full business plan (format provided);
- a 60-second video clip (optional);
- a 100-word abstract of their business plan;
- three (3) references as proof of participant’s capability to implement the proposal (indicate the names and their contact information); and
- Other forms of proof of capability for project implementation (e.g. – for participants from outside of the Philippines – partnership with a local institution that can closely monitor project implementation; access to networks; CV/resume; technical expertise; access to necessary equipment)
Entries will be posted on www.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com and finalists will promote their entries through various social networks and online media. Finalists will also be assigned specific business consultants who can help them refine their grant entries prior to the final selection of the grant winners. The finalists will submit a final version of their business plan after incorporating the comments, feedback, and suggestions from the community by June 15, 2011.
The final six business ideas will be patented in the Philippines, and the winning business idea(s) will be patented in the United States.
The BIG winner(s) will be announced on July 1, 2011 and chosen to receive a grant of up to USD $20,000.00.
Important Dates:
- December 1, 2010 – Competition Launch
- March 15, 2011 – Entries Submission Deadline
- April 15, 2011 – Announcement of Top 6 Ideas
- June 15, 2011 – Finalists’ Requirements Submission Deadline
- July 1, 2011 – Finalists Submit Revised Business Plan
- June 15, 2011 – Winner Notification
Website: http://www.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com/
Go Green in the City, International Case Challenge
Go Green in the City is an international case challenge for university business and engineering students around the world to find clever solutions to energy management. Energy has become scarce, expensive and is undergoing a technology revolution. Increasing needs for electrical power must be balanced with social progress and environmental protection.
As a global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric makes the most of energy innovation opportunities. Now you can be a part of this and show us how intelligent energy solutions are the way forward for your city! Join our international business case challenge to make the city greener.
How To Apply:
Show us a creative presentation of your team and your idea for intelligent energy management in your city. Use any format, such as a one-minute video, two-pages of text or plenty of pictures.
Eligibility:
We want teams of two, at least one of whom is a woman. Universitylevel students (2nd to final year) in Brazil, China, Germany, France, India, Russia, Turkey and the USA are eligible to enter the competition.
Prize:
- Schneider Electric will fly the 25 best teams to the city of light, Paris, in June 2011 to make their final presentations in front of a VIP panel of judges. The winning team will travel the world, stopping at Schneider Electric offices on the way, and be offered a job.
- The 100 best teams are guaranteed an interview for internships and exposure to job opportunities.
Application Deadline: 11 March 2011
Website: http://www.gogreeninthecity.com/
Email Address: info@gogreeninthecity.com
WagonR Think Big Challenge2
Ever since its launch in February, 2000 in India the Maruti Suzuki WagonR has never looked back and has become the car of choice for the SMART YOUNG Indians on the move. Taking the very brand values, SMARTNESS and LEADERSHIP, that the brand stands for, Maruti Suzuki WagonR launches ‘Think BIG’ Challenge2 this January.
If you have a BIG Business Idea & Acumen that can show the way and become an inspiration, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Just share your thought and passion with us by following two simple steps, and we will help you make it BIG in life.
- Step 1 : SMS WAGONR TBO to 53636 (To get your unique code)
- Step 2 : Logon to www.wagonrsmartideas.com and register with your unique code
If you have an idea, a business plan and all the qualities required to make it big in life, but did not know how to go about it, then this is the platform that you have been waiting for.
The WagonR ‘Think Big Challenge2 is going live in 19 cities nation-wide and will be a huge amalgamation of Print, Radio, Online, Television, on-ground activities and Prizes worth over 5 Million INR for you spread across different stages.
Participation Process:
| 1. Send SMS “WagonR TBO” to 53636
2. Log-in to www.wagonrsmartideas.com to submit your business plan or visit your nearest dealers to fill up the registration form. 3. Earn points (5%) for correctly filling the form online/offline. 4. Collect votes for WILD CARD Entry to city finals. 5. 10 City Winners will be selected per city. Of which 8 winners will be on the basis of the merit of their business idea & points earned and 2 winners will be WILD CARD Entries selected on the basis of themaximum no. of votes collected. (Total Number of Votes = online Votes + Facebook “Like” on your Idea) 6. Last date of Registration: 7th March 2011 7. Last date of submission of complete Business Idea: 16th March 2011 8.Briefing Session will be held at selected 28 Dealerships in 19 Cities on 14th & 15th March 2011 where-in you will be given a Case Study. Best Case Study would earn points (20%). You can get connected to a Dealership, in Step 4 of Registration. 9. Business Proposal Template will be shared with all 10 City Finalist, which should be completed & uploaded on the website. 10. Followed by recording gateway, wherein Participants will be required to make a pitch on their Business Proposal. 11. Experts from Indian Angel Network will evaluate the Business Proposal & recorded Pitch, post which 1 winner from each city will be announced. 12. City winners from all 19 cities will compete in the Zonal Round (19 winners) in Delhi. 13.4 Zonal Winners to compete the National Round in Delhi. 14. Winner to get 10 Lacs + WagonR + opportunity of Venture Capital |
Website: http://wagonrsmartideas.com/
Register at http://wagonrsmartideas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=54