BOLD SOLUTIONS. big ideas 2022 FOWLER GSIC WELCOME PACKET
WHERE VISIONARIES Converge 2 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
This guide contains information for university faculty and administrators coordinating the Fowler GSIC experience You’ll find instructions and guidelines for hosting preliminary rounds, what to expect at the Global Finals, and a curated selection of resources to help prepare your students leading up to the Global Finals Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Fowler GSIC team at hello@fowlergsic.org with any questions. 3 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE 6 PRINTABLE CHECKLIST 7 AT A GLANCE 2022 Fowler GSIC Overview 2022 Fowler GSIC Timeline 12 - PRELIMINARY ROUNDS 21 GLOBAL FINALS Submission Criteria Student Resources Student Eligibility Judging Rubric Submission Platform Overview Global Finals Judging Rubric 29 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4 WELCOME TO THE 2022 CHALLENGE CONTENTS
Welcome to the 2022 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC)! We are honored to have you join us on this journey of changemaking and social innovation
Jessica DCooley r. Andrew NBiros ana Yaa Bankah Program Manager
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Juliet Zimmer Program Manager University of San Diego Meet the Team
The team that manages the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge consists of educators, entrepreneurs, and social innovators who are dedicated to providing a valuable experience to students, participating universities, and supporters Ginger Hallack Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives University of San Diego
University of St Thomas Associate Director of Social Innovation University of San Diego Senior Director University of St Thomas
Our expanding global reach brings together students across six continents, developing skills and knowledge to advance the world’s most pressing social challenges through creative solutions. We commend you for sharing our commitment to these values and amplifying young entrepreneurs’ opportunity to make an impact. We hope your students and faculty find the experience as rewarding as we do. The driving force of this experience has been to empower student innovators around the world to Push Boundaries, Inspire Change, and Build Bonds. Our work to inspire change has never been more needed in light of pressing global climate issues or the racial and socioeconomic disparities in our world today Despite these challenges, nothing is impossible when we share a common purpose to use business as a force for good We value your partnership in mobilizing the passion of young entrepreneurs to create a more equitable society and advance the common good. We promise to continue to be as flexible and innovative as our students. We’re planning opportunities for participation virtually and in person. We cannot wait to discover the ventures your students present and look forward to seeing you in 2022. Together in Innovation, The Fowler GSIC Team
WELCOME
5 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE THANK YOU FOR JOINING the movement.
Keep this checklist handy to help keep you on track as you prepare for the 2022 Challenge. 6 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE Print out the timeline on page 9 to keep in your office. Share your thoughts in this FGSIC Administrator/University Lead survey We would love to have your input as we shape the 2022 experience! University enrollment fee is due. Attendance preference for Global Finals: In person or virtual Covid guidelines permitting, please let us know if you plan to attend the 2022 hybrid Finals Awards ceremony in person or join us online. Additional information on the 2022 Finals can be found on page 9. DUE: MAY 11, 2022 Share details of your selected Global Finalist team(s) with the Fowler GSIC Team DUE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 DUE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 DUE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE DUE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST
3 | Develop a pitch to compete for seed funding to develop, further implement, or scale the proposed solution.
Change. 7 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE THE 2022 FOWLER GSIC
CHALLENGE OVERVIEW
Each team will work through the following stages:
1 | Study the landscape of the problem to discover potential gaps in existing solutions and opportunities for innovation.
The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge encourages students to conceive and cultivate social ventures that promote positive societal changes The Challenge supports universities with resources and connections to, in turn, support their students and their ventures with access to tools, mentorship, coaching, and ultimately the chance to secure seed funding More than $500,000 in funding has been distributed to winners since 2011. But the Fowler GSIC is rewarding to all who participate. Providing hands on experience, teamwork, skill building, and network connections throughout the year, students are enriched with lasting social empathy that bolsters their conscience, confidence, and career trajectories. For the competition, teams select a social or environmental issue of their choice, aligned with advancing one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. BUILDING PUSHING BOUNDARIES. INSPIRING
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2 | Create a viable solution and refine it following feedback from coaches and input from relevant stakeholders.
The Fowler GSIC unfolds in a series of rounds. The first two preliminary rounds are run on campus by each participating institution. A shared set of criteria, timeline, and resources is provided but not mandated nor required in your selection of the top two teams to represent your university Each university is encouraged to adapt these guidelines to best fit its programs and campus environment At the end of the second round, each participating university selects up to two finalist teams who advance to represent the university at the June 2022 Global Finals.
GLOBAL FINALS RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES 2022 FOWLER GSIC At a glance... 8 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The 2022 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals will be hosted by the University of San Diego. We are planning for programming on June 17 and 18, 2022 We recognize that not all student teams will be able to join in person; options for virtual pitching starting June 13, 2022, will also be available We are planning for a dynamic hybrid format and will follow all local, state, and federal policies on COVID 19 precautions, restrictions, and recommendations Current California policies allow us to seek proof of vaccination, and all in person participants should be ready to provide proof of immunization against COVID 19. We aim to provide opportunities for active learning, meaningful engagement, and networking opportunities for administrators and students. In the event that guidelines do not permit any inperson gatherings, the Finals will be presented as a full virtual event. We ask that each university let us know by Friday, February 25, 2022, of their preferred participation format. If you need an accommodation for this date, please let us know. All selected finalist teams are eligible for up to $50,000 in seed funding, plus resources from our entrepreneurial community, such as coaching sessions, subscriptions to li f t d th i A library of updated co brandable materials, including flyers, class presentations/info sessions, and sample social media posts to promote the Challenge on campus. Guidance for recruiting judges to support running the preliminary rounds on campus. Pre recorded workshop videos and resources to support students through each round of the Fowler GSIC. Monthly webinars and individualized support on running the preliminary rounds. Participation in the hybrid Global Finals event in San Diego, California for two teams and a chaperone. While most meals are included, travel expenses and lodging are the responsibility of each team/university. A list of affordable housing options will be provided. In addition to this guide, the Fowler GSIC team will provide the following to each participating institution to customize for their marketing needs In January, all University Administrators will receive password protected access to:
GLOBAL
JUNE 10, 2022: Global Finalists submit their recorded pitches and slide decks to the Fowler GSIC Team and complete their intake form
GLOBAL
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NOTE: Deadlines for the preliminary rounds can be adjusted to fit the needs of participating universities. This may be especially useful if a university wishes to leverage an existing campus competition to identify finalists or when universities integrate the Fowler GSIC as a curricular or co curricular activity with existing courses on their campus.
JUNE 13-18, 2022: Global Finalists pitch their innovations virtually during assigned pitch times. Top Shortlisted teams selected for additional pitching to allocate seed funding. AWARDS CEREMONY
2022 TIMELINE 9 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
APRIL 2022: At each university, qualifying semi finalist teams submit/pitch their proposed innovation Universities select their top two teams to go on to the Global Finals
MAY 2022: Teams complete intake forms, attend an orientation, and can sign up for optional pitch coaching opportunities
JUNE 18, 2022: 2022 Challenge winners announced at the hybrid Awards Ceremony. FINALS PITCHES FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT ROUND 2/CAMPUS FINALS ROUND 1
FEBRUARY 2022: At each university, student teams submit their problem analysis deliverables
TIMELINE DETAILS PREPARATION
FEBRUARY 2022: Round 1. Student teams make submissions that showcase their analysis of the problem landscape and the solutions landscape of a social or environmental issue of their choice. Each university completes its own judging to identify semifinalist teams.
MAY 2022: Finalist teams announced Each participating university shares the names of their finalist teams with the Fowler GSIC team and is invited to distribute a press release to local media SOCIAL
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APRIL 2022: Round 2. Semifinalist teams make submissions that present their proposed solution and demonstrate its feasibility, acceptability/desirability, financial sustainability, potential impact, and scalability/replicability
INNOVATION CHALLENGE ROUND 1
JUNE 13 18, 2022: Global Finals Pitch Days. Global Finalists from all participating universities present their pitches prior to participating in the Awards Ceremony. Teams pitching remotely over Zoom will be staggered throughout the week, starting as early as Monday, June 13, 2022. Teams pitching in person will pitch on Friday, June 17, 2022. Shortlisted teams will pitch again to determine seed funding allocation on Saturday, June 18, 2022, regardless of virtual or in person participation (local time will be considered when scheduling teams pitching remotely).
TIMELINE DETAILS 11 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE GLOBAL FINALS
JUNE 19, 2022: Networking & Professional Development Programming for teams attending in San Diego, including networking and visits to local attractions
JUNE 18, 2022: Finals Awards Ceremony. A showcase of Global Finalists teams and distribution of seed funding.
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MAY 11, 2022: Global Finals Guide Distributed The guide will provide details and information about the 2022 Global Finals for the Finalist teams
JUNE 10, 2022: Global Finals Submission Deadline. Recorded pitches are due to the Fowler GSIC team.
Please note: As the Fowler GSIC is a not for profit initiative, we aim to keep costs as low as possible for students and participating universities. However, at this time, we are not able to sponsor student trips to the Global Finals. Therefore, it is the students’ or participating universities’ responsibility to fund travel costs to the Finals. We will provide information for budget friendly lodging options in the Global Finals Guide to be distributed in the spring.
MAY 23 27, 2022: Global Finals Submission Orientation This is an opportunity for the Fowler GSIC team to share updates and Global Finalists to ask questions
MAY 30 JUNE 8, 2022: Global Finals Pitch Coaching Sprint Check the Global Finals Guide for more information on workshops and one on one opportunities with experts to refine your pitch before the deadline
PREPARATION Govuka is a youth leadership incubator based in Eswatini. Our mission is to deliver a peer led anti sugar daddy campaign to reduce risky sex among adolescent girls. We envision an Eswatini with significantly reduced teenage pregnancy and no HIV infections in adolescent girls. "From the judges feedback, I learned that we need to get creative about Govuka’s business model to better deliver value to our target users.” Philile Shongwe, 2021 Global Finalist Govuka Co-founder Duke University 12 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE Each participating university will conduct the preliminary rounds on their campus to select the finalist teams that will compete at the Global Finals. This section outlines the recommended submission criteria, participation requirements, and judging rubric. In the Preliminary Rounds, we suggest that teams be evaluated in two primary areas: Analyzing the Problem & Proposing a Solution SUBMISSION CRITERIA & JUDGING RUBRICS PRELIMINARY ROUNDS Discussed on Pages 13, 14 & 15 Past Innovator Spotlight
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PREPARATION PREPARATION ROUND 1: ANALYZE THE PROBLEM 13 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE ROUND 1 ANALYZE
1. The Problem Landscape
C | Who are the key stakeholders impacted by your problem? Consider both the direct & indirect impact your problem has on our globe Again don’t forget about the local impact
Student teams are asked to demonstrate a deep understanding of their problem of interest its causes, the current solution pool, and indicate gaps in current market offerings
A | What SDG(s) does your problem fall under?
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The Fowler GSIC team has evolved, changed, and adapted since we first started this challenge In an effort to increase our overall participation, we’re piloting more streamlined requirements for Round 1 These requirements can be adjusted to suit your campus needs better! THE PROBLEM: SUGGESTED DELIVERABLES FOR ROUND 1 INCLUDE: PROBLEM SUMMARY: A maximum of 2 pages (double spaced, Times New Roman, Font Size 12) of the problem, including a third reference page Students are encouraged to use the headings below in bold as sections for this summary
A | What major initiatives or organizations already exist that seek to impact the problem you are seeking to address?
B | What is your possible solution? Solution Introduction 1 continued on next page
B | What is the problem you are seeking to address? Consider this question globally, but focus your attention on the local impact of your problem
B | What is missing from the Solutions Landscape that has created a gap towards solving the problem? Again, focusing on the local gap is important because it is the one you have the best chance of impacting first The Solution Landscape
PREPARATION 14 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE ROUND 1: ANALYZE THE PROBLEM CONTINUED THE SUGGESTED DELIVERABLES FOR ROUND 1 INCLUDE (CONT.) • What's your SDG?: Create a maximum 90 second video or audio recording, answering the below prompt. If you choose to record a video, it should just be you talking to the camera. No slides. No graphics. We want to hear from you! Recordings done on your phone or computer are the preferable option. 1 | What SDG(s) did you choose to focus on? 2 | Why? What compels you to dedicate time & effort towards a potential solution that addresses this SDG? This might include a personal backstory or additional research that motivates you towards action View the Judging Rubric for Round 1 at www.fowlergsic.org/students
Student teams will be asked to suggest a solution to their chosen problem that is feasible, acceptable to the community or target population, and has a demonstrable possibility of impact, sustainability, and A A SOLUTION: ROUND 2 INCLUDE: VIDEO: Students submit a 10 minute pitch/video about their social innovation. RESOURCE: A completed Social Business Model Canvas to help students capture and communicate their business model Swarthmore College has a phenomenal resource that explains the elements of the Canvas, including a digital template for students Note: While students will be judged on their 10 minute pitch, they should use the canvas to help inform it the Global Finals rubric teams.
SOLUTION 15 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE ROUND 2 PROPOSE
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You can see this on page 26 or go to www.fowlergsic.org/students How you choose to guide student teams through your campus competition is your choice! If you also guide students through preliminary rounds to Analyzing a Problem and Propose a Solution share with us what you do. For more student resources and sample submissions, please view the Participating Student page at: www.fowlergsic.org/students
IDEA LABS 16 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? Also called “Apprenticing with the Problem," this idea lab provides students with a framework for analyzing the problem they plan to address with their social innovation. It covers all the necessary components that students will need to include in their problem analysis for Round 1. A recording of the lab, as presented at University of San Diego by Dr. Andrea Yoder Clark can be found here. *Idea Labs continued on next page
Idea Labs are speaker workshops presented by successful business and nonprofit leaders. To help students prepare their submissions for the preliminary rounds, we have curated a list of the most relevant workshops. PREPARATION HOSTED BY THE FOWLER GSIC TEAM
WHAT ARE THE GLOBAL CHALLENGES? AN INTRO TO THE UN’S 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs): This workshop provides an overview of the UN’s 17 SDGs and describes how they connect to the Fowler GSIC A 7 minute video on the Global Goals and how they are interconnected here.
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN: Students learn about design thinking and a human centered design approach to solving social problems based on understanding their customers’ problems through empathy and gathering customer insight. A recording of the lab, as presented at University of San Diego by Moves the Needle Social Impact Program Co Directors Heather Hiscox and Amelia Klawon can be found here. A 2 minute video on human centered design by IDEO org can be found here
You may also reference or show this video of Ashok Kamal, CEO of Tech Coast Angels, and his tips for young social enterpreneurs
Get your students connected and collaborating with this online Social Business Model Canvas template on Mural. MODEL DESIGN:
BUSINESS
A recording of the lab, as presented at University of San Diego by Mission Edge CEO Ken Davenport and Program Director Alicia Quinn can be found here A shorter video describing the the canvas can be found here
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TESTING BUSINESS ASSUMPTIONS: FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: Deeper and wider impact and financial sustainability go hand in hand for successful ventures. Students will work in their teams and with coaches to examine and enhance the financial sustainability and refine their written plan.
Students master tools and receive guidance on describing how a venture creates, delivers, and captures value and social impact for its customers or beneficiaries. A Social Innovation coach explains the key ingredients of a social and commercial business model. Then students have an opportunity to work on their idea with individual coaches.
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN: Students work with coaches to challenge their assumptions about the problem they’re solving and the solution they are proposing, in addition to identifying risky business assumptions. Students leave with practical ways to test these assumptions.
The presentation recording can be found here and slides for Idea Lab 6, regarding Testing Business Assumptions, can be found here
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PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES 18 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE Since its inception, more than 60 institutions have participated in the Fowler GSIC, connecting campuses from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia in a shared pursuit of a better world. For a complete list of this year’s participants, visit: https://www.fowlergsic.org/participatinguniversities
Joel Dong Long, 2021 Global Finalist Utopia Co founder CUIB Cameroon TEAM UTOPIA
Team Utopia is a group of individuals out to tackle poverty, health problems, and pollution by making environmentally friendly and bio based products.
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"My group and I first took this up as just another fun experience, and then it became a life-changing one. The competition gave me the opportunity to be creative, showcase that creativity, and learn a lot about entrepreneurship…. a wonderful experience.”
The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Attracts Global Media Interest Read a selection of recent coverage on our website at: https://www.fowlergsic.org/press MAKING NEWS Visit the links below for information on creating a media toolkit to help bring publicity to your global innovation. FGSIC Marketing Assets http://bit.ly/FGSICMarketingAssets Press Release Template http://bit.ly/FGSICPressReleaseTemplate 20 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
PREPARATION RECEIVING JUDGE EVALUATIONS Receiving Submissions
provide instructions and training on utilizing free online resources to aid in processing scores and feedback.
Suppose a venture team has more than five members. In that case, the team will need to select a qualifying subset representing the rest of the team in the Fowler GSIC and obtain written consent from members removed from the team roster before the Preliminary Round 1 submission deadline. Others (additional team members, supporters, mentors) can be listed on the slides as a part of the larger team
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ELIGIBILITY 21 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE Student Participation Requirements
The competition is open to ventures at any stage, as long as the idea is student led WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
The Fowler GSIC is open to teams of one to five members At least one team member must be a current undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral student during the 2021 2022 academic year at any participating institutions. The rest of the team can be from any walk of life from the same or another institution, a recent graduate or non student works!
The Fowler GSIC Team will
Hempress is an innovative feminine hygiene brand on a mission to provide women worldwide access to the high quality, natural products they deserve while also continuously striving to fight the stigma surrounding the female menstrual cycle. At Hempress, our first priority is to ensure our products are healthy for our customers and the environment by creating biodegradable, sustainable products by harnessing hemp fiber’s power.
Ms. McKenna Avery, 2021 Global Finalist Co Founder & COO of Hempress Hygienics, San Diego State University
“Even though the participants of this challenge were located all around the world, I felt such a strong sense of community. All our passion for making positive change brought us together and illuminated a collective. I was honored to be among these leaders and cannot wait to see the impact we manage to create in the near future. GSIC made me and my team feel so empowered, and we will take that with us as we continue on this journey to transform women’s health.”
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THE GLOBAL Finals
The top two teams from each participating institution will convene for the Global Finals the week of June 13 All teams have the opportunity to pitch in a preliminary round Virtual pitches will be scheduled during the week of June 13, and all in person pitches will be on Friday, June 17. Judges will shortlist the top teams to pitch again. All Global Finalist teams will have the opportunity to showcase their venture during our hybrid showcase event before the Finals Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 18. Additional details on the venture showcase will be provided in the Global Finals Guide in the spring. This section provides details on the Global Finals experience
Design, Length and Format Live virtual 10 minute pitch (Or sharing of your pre recorded 10 minute in the event of technical/connection issues) 15 minutes Q&A 5 minutes feedback All Finalist teams are asked to prepare a 10 minute pitch (with accompanying slides) and a 60 second elevator pitch for the Global Finals Recorded elevator pitches will be shared during the Awards Ceremony While the 60 second pitches are not factored into the final judging decision, we encourage students to put their best foot forward since it will be shared with our virtual audience for the Audience Choice voting during the Awards Ceremony.
During the Pitch Days, teams will pitch using a slide deck and answer questions from a panel of expert judges. Each team will be assigned a 30 minute pitch block on either day and can expect the following in their allotted time:
The top teams from the first round of Pitch Days will be invited to present their pitches again A new set of judges will review their pitches to determine the final winner(s) of the seed funding prize pool Additional guidance for Finalist teams will be available in May 2022.
THE PITCH 24 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The order, content, and design of slides are up to each team’s discretion, but we recommend following the best practices for presentations and avoiding too much text and content on each slide. We also recommend avoiding the use of too many slides. Successful pitches generally have between ten and twenty slides, although more slides may be appropriate in some cases.
THE PITCH PREPARATION WHO
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Any member of the official team can deliver the 10 minute pitch For teams that include non students, the qualifying student member must be a part of the pitch This requirement goes for the recorded 60 second pitch as well If only one team member will be delivering this pitch, it must be presented by the qualifying student member only
W Students should study the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identify the SDGs their social innovation is attempting to advance. Successful pitches will identify the problem being addressed and beneficiaries, demonstrate how the proposed innovation will create the desired impact or value, and articulate the potential breadth and depth of the intended social or environmental impact Successful pitches can demonstrate things such as tests run, design approaches utilized, assumptions tested, and lessons learned (about the customer, market, problem, or solution) Sharing these learnings demonstrates team flexibility, the ability to iterate, and an openness to improvements Talking about an assumption that the team tested that ended up not being validated is not a sign of CLEAR, REALISTIC, AND LOGICAL FINANCIAL MODEL FOR THE SOCIAL INNOVATION
MARKET AND SOLUTION LANDSCAPE AWARENESS TEAM CAPACITY AND PARTNERSHIPS
Pitches might include a discussion of revenue streams, customer segments, or startup costs, identifying what funding sources are needed to get the innovation off the ground and have a sustained impact. Pitches should include references to any other market solutions and why the team’s innovation is distinct and better Remember, there are many ways to be innovative new market or customer segment, new idea, new delivery methods, etc. The Fowler GSIC is more than a competitive landscape analysis. Teams may want to share where the competition lies and where there are possibilities for partnerships for collective success. They should consider potential obstacles, risks, or threats that might affect the innovation Successful pitches will show how social innovation fits in the landscape of other solutions addressing similar challenges Pitches might include an overview of current resources, partnerships, support, how each team IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
WHICH SDGS ARE THE SOCIAL INNOVATION
ATTEMPTING TO ADVANCE CLEAR ARTICULATION OF SOCIAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF INTERACTION WITH END-USERS OR BENEFICIARIES
OFFICIAL TEAM SIZE AND PRESENTING MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
WHAT WILL THE JUDGES LOOK FOR?
GLOBAL FINALS JUDGING RUBRIC 26 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE A score of 1 shows little or no evidence of the indicated criteria while a score of 5 shows excellent coverage and/or evidence.
AWARD CEREMONY Fast Pitches | Awards The hybrid Finals Awards Ceremony will feature the 60 second pitches of all top shortlisted teams For teams attending the awards ceremony in person, one student team member will have the option to deliver the 60 second pitch with no notes, slides, or props Recorded fast pitches will be shared for any Finalist teams participating virtually. PREPARATION AWARD CEREMONY: 60-SECOND FAST PITCH GUIDELINES PREPARATION TIPS FOR STUDENTS Start with a hook for the audience (a brief story, quote, or question) and focus on the problem, the idea, the team, and the plan The financial ask does not need to be included Practice several times to be sure the pitch sounds authentic, inspiring, and confident Watch examples from prior years at this link: http://bit ly/FGSICPitchSamples 27 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Students will have the opportunity to meet and network with other student innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals attending the Global Finals. Finalist teams are invited to remain in San Diego for optional programming on June 19, 2022. Please plan your accommodations accordingly. BUILDING BONDS Social Enterprise | Explore PREPARATION HOSTED BY THE FOWLER GSIC TEAM 28 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Visit the FAQ and Terms and Conditions regularly updated on our website at www.sandiego.edu/gsicfaqs.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 29 | FOWLER GLOBAL SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
You release the University, sponsors, and those acting pursuant to their authority from liability from any and all claims arising out of or relating in any way to your participation in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.
The authors of each submitted venture proposal will retain ownership of their entries However, by entering the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge, you grant the University of San Diego and its respective employees, agents, and assigns a perpetual, worldwide, royalty free, non exclusive, and unconditional license to record, edit, modify, reproduce, copy, transmit, livestream, telecast, publish, post, broadcast, display, adapt and/or use or reuse your submitted venture proposal, your pitch, and any materials submitted or prepared for use in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge, your name, image, voice, likeness, statements, background and biographical information in any and all media (including but not limited to print, electronic, video, digital, radio, television, internet, etc.) for publicity, promotion, advertising, fundraising, administrative, academic or educational purposes. To the extent any monies are earned as a result of the license granted, the monies shall be used to defray the costs of future Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge competitions or other such initiatives undertaken by the University of San Diego and the University of St Thomas. By entering the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge, you acknowledge and certify that you own all of the content included in your submitted plan or otherwise have obtained any required permissions to use such content and that your submitted venture proposal does not include any content (e g trademarks, company names, photos, music, works of art or images) that infringes or violates the rights of Entrants should not have an expectation of confidentiality with respect to any data or information submitted, discussed, or presented in connection with the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Due to the nature of the competition, judges, reviewers, staff, the audience or others will not be asked or required to agree to a non disclosure agreement in connection with any venture proposals submitted in connection with the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge. You authorize the University of San Diego and those acting pursuant to its authority to record, broadcast, and distribute via any means (e g print, radio, television, internet, photograph, video, audio, digital, or otherwise) your plan and your participation in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge, and to use your name, photograph or likeness, as well as your testimonials, quotes, comments, or biography for publicity, promotion, advertising, fundraising, administrative, academic or educational purposes. Any such recordings or broadcasts shall be the property of the University of San Diego
AWARD DISTRIBUTION
The Fowler GSIC Team reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any entry it determines to be ineligible or that does not comply with these terms and conditions A venture proposal entry that is not submitted through the designated online platform and/or does not include all of the required components and/or is not received by the Fowler GSIC Team by the applicable deadline and/or is not viewable online for any reason will be rejected automatically and will not be considered for advancement/prizes.
AWARD OBLIGATION
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Prizes may be awarded directly to the student who submitted the application, to a business organization created as a result of the student project, or to a business organization led by a current eligible student who participates in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (provided that the student is an officer or director of the organization and, in the case of a for profit organization, is a majority owner, or is part of a team of eligible students who collectively are the majority owners)
Monetary Prizes are designated as “Seed Funding” for the concerned venture proposal, and must be spent in direct support of the project and adhere as closely as possible to the final written plan. Students must submit monthly / quarterly progress reports to the Fowler GSIC Team for a period of six / nine / twelve months following the receipt of an award
Seed funding awarded as Fowler GSIC prizes may be subject to taxation (including tax withholding at source) by US and the destination country for the funds It will be the responsibility of the winning team to provide necessary information to the Fowler GSIC Team as requested to determine such liability, and comply with the relevant tax laws. If the destination country or the individuals or entities concerned for the prize money are on the OFAC list, the Fowler GSIC Team may need to withhold or cancel the prize award to comply with the US government regulations. It will be the responsibility of each team participating in the Fowler GSIC to check this list before deciding to participate in the challenge The Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States
RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY
The Fowler GSIC Team reserves the right in its sole discretion to distribute the prize money as a lump sum or in tranches, and may require the winning teams to meet specific milestones within pre specified time limits and provide periodic progress reports as qualifying conditions for disbursing the initial or the subsequent tranches of the prize money
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