European Social Innovation Competition

The aim of the 2017 Social Innovation Competition is to make technological change and digital transformation more inclusive.

Inspiring ideas, large and small, are being sought from people all around Europe who believe in building a truly inclusive economy and making the most of skills and technologies to close the gap in the society.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

7 Apr 2017

PRIZES

Three winners of the competition will each receive a prize of €50,000 (fifty thousand Euros)

OTHER KEY DATES

Launch of the competition: 28 February 2017, Athens
Deadline to submit an entry: 7 April 2017 at 12.00.00 (noon, Brussels Time)
1st jury meeting in Brussels: 31 May 2017
Announcement of the 30 semi-finalists: 6 June 2017
Submission of detailed plans by semi-finalists: 31 August 2017
2nd jury meeting in Brussels: 19 September 2017
Announcement of the finalists: 20 September 2017

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: European Social Innovation Competition

Date Added: 2 Apr 2017