Got an idea on how to alleviate health disparities? Apply to the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition by Nov. 12!

The deadline for this winter’s Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) is fast-approaching -- one month away! 

What and Why: GSEC is an international student social business plan competition that challenges university-level students (both undergraduate and graduate) worldwide to use business principles to create sustainable, positive solutions to some of the world’s most challenging issues—poverty, health and development.  Semi-finalist student teams from around the globe are invited to Seattle to present their ideas.  Go to the GSEC teams website to see some examples of past finalists including some impactful ideas in global health.

Prizes: Through GSEC, you and your team could win one of the cash prizes, get exposure to and network with 400+ professionals, and receive expert coaching to develop a social venture in developing economies.  The cash prizes include a Global Health prize of $10,000 for the most innovative and transformational GSEC business plan that has a primary focus on alleviating health disparities, improving the health of poor or marginalized populations, and/or promoting the capacity of a community to deal with health problems.

How: The application requires only a simple idea, a description of the business and who it targets, the social impact/problem being solved, names of team members, short description of financials, etc.  A more detailed business plan will be created in December and January with support from mentors if chosen as a semi-finalist. 

A UW presence is needed and UW Global Health teams are especially encouraged to apply!  Deadline to apply is November 12, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Apply here

We hope to see you there!