Event :  Eclairez

Organizer:  IIT Kharagpur

Nature of Event : Social Entrepreneurship Challenge

Important Dates :

The teams will have to submit an online summary of their idea on or before 30th November, 2009

Website: http://www.ecell-iitkgp.org/competitions/Eclairez/

Details:

Eclairez 2009 is a Social Entrepreneurship Challenge aimed towards those individuals who have the gumption to empower those at the bottom of the pyramid as well as earn profits for themselves while doing so. This competition aims at the amalgamation of students, NGOs, incubators, social entrepreneurs, venture-capitalists and corporations to develop and encourage the spirit of Social entrepreneurship. It is a platform for Social entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. The event will span over a year with regular workshops, mentoring sessions and frequent field visits. The participants will get a chance to perk up their business plan with our mentorship board and convert it into a successful social venture. The mentorship board will consist of Social Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists that are ready to join hands to improve society by implementing these innovative ideas aimed at serving those who are at the bottom of pyramid. The funding for the start-ups will be provided by Angel Investors. This event also encourages submissions from working professionals and grass root connectors.

For further details click on the URL above or contact

Ankit DP
+91 9933776384
ankitdp@ecell-iitkgp.org

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