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Process Structure Incentives An idea well thought-upon, analyzed, deliberated, Important Dates scrutinized and soundly evolved can change the lives of millions Guidelines Eligibility Rules of and take you to the pinnacle of success. This is the philosophy Eureka! 08 Categories that lies behind Eureka!,the biggest Business Plan Submission Guidelines Judging Competition in Asia in terms of participation, prizes and Criteria resources. Its unique format of providing the participants with Cleantech About Cleantech mentoring and facilitating the growth of their ideas through Submission Guidelines workshops and guidance is what sets it apart and has become the Overview Brand Eureka! role model for such competitions across India. Success Stories About E-cell Resources F.A.Q's Online In its 10th incarnation this year, the stakes are higher than ever Resources with prizes worth INR 21,00,000 (USD 50,000) and the finalists getting a chance to pitch in front of Mumbai Angels. Teams will get a chance to represent India at the Intel-UC Berkeley EntrepreneurshipChallenge. Eureka! Highlight Around 2000 registrations . 35 Successful startups in past 9 years.

The special entry into the paraphernalia of categories this year is that of CleanTech which respects technological innovation with a perspective for environmental and ecological concerns. Special prize of INR 2,10,000 (USD 5,000) awaits the top two winners in this category. These teams will represent Asia at Carnegie Mellon University's Sustainable Living Biz Competition, fully sponsored by Foundation for a Sustainable Future. The spotlight is on you, as the golden egg awaits a worthy beholder. Summon your creative spirits, awaken the innovator inside you and bedazzle the world with the power of your intellect as your time to shine has arrived. It's your moment of glory. Go get it…. Web address: http://eureka.ecell.in/index.php

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Faculty Programs Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition Competition Guidelines GSEC 2009 will be held February 23-27, 2009 Apply Online for GSEC 2009! "GSEC gets to the noble purpose of business." Dean James Jiambalvo, GSEC Awards Banquet, 2008 The Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) is a business plan competition in which students from around the world find creative, commercially sustainable ways to address problems of poverty in the developing world. GSEC participants have a unique opportunity to increase their global awareness and develop their knowledge and understanding of how to take a business plan from inception to implementation with the advice and involvement of a wide base of knowledgeable contributors. GSEC furthers collaborative and interdisciplinary partnerships, builds the skills of future global business leaders, and contributes to the understanding of culture and business practices in other countries. Learn how you can contribute to GSEC, as a mentor, judge, or sponsor. Download a GSEC Participation Opportunities flyer.

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Business & Community Competitions & Conferences - Global Business Case Competition - Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition - IKEA International Case Competition - National Forum on Trade Policy CIBERWEB

GSEC Develops Leaders Who Think Differently and Make a Difference Business plans are evaluated on three criteria: 1) effect on the quality of life and poverty alleviation in the developing world; 2) financial sustainability; and 3) feasibility of implementation. GSEC business plans can cover various issues such as healthcare, education, the environment, energy, information and communication technology, social services, agriculture, and manufacturing. Social Return on Investment includes the social good of improved health. As such, two new prizes in Global Health will also be awarded this year. Please visit the Competition Guidelines page for detailed submissions guidelines and competition information. GSEC is sponsored and facilitated by University of Washington Business School's Global Business Center. The mentors and judges of the competition are experienced professionals from the local and regional business community. View the complete list of GSEC 2008 sponsors.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Global Business Center Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Washington Lewis Hall 303, Box 353200

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Announcements: Congratulations to the 2008 Business Plan Contest winners and runners–up! The winner of the Social Enterprise Track was Diagnostics For All, and the runner–up was Ghonsla. •

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Identify Faculty Advisor

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Review Contest Registration Process

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By February 9, 2009 to be eligible for Business Plan Contest expense reimbursement

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By March 30, 2009 to be eligible for Contest

Submit Intent to Present Form and Executive Summary ○

By March 30, 2009 to be eligible for Contest

Questions? Contact us. The Social Enterprise Track of the HBS Business Plan Contest aims to educate HBS students in the process of creating and evaluating new ventures that have a central focus on the creation of social value. Its goal is to prepare students for opportunities in entrepreneurship sometime during their careers. Social Enterprise Contest entries may include nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid model business plans. The Contest's focus is primarily educational—that participants apply concepts toward and learn about the venture creation process through their team's efforts, advising from faculty members, and presentations to and feedback from judges. While plans are judged on their potential to become the basis of a viable new venture, judging criteria do not consider the likelihood of implementation. There is no obligation for winners to implement their plan. Plans that aim to generate substantial economic value may want to consider entering the Traditional Track. Feel free to contact the Social Enterprise Initiative if you have questions about which track to enter.

Judging Social Enterprise plans are judged by a mix of philanthropists, venture capitalists, and social entrepreneurs. The objective of the first round of judging will be to provide feedback to participants and reduce the pool of contestants to a group of finalists. There will be a different set of judges for the first and final rounds. Judges are asked to evaluate the plans based upon their potential to become the basis of a viable new venture and will focus on the idea, its potential for social value creation, and the likelihood of achieving that success based upon the team's plan and experience. Judges will look at both the strength of the concept and areas related to execution of the plan, and will evaluate specifically:

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Idea/Concept: The concept reflects an innovative approach. The team has a clear understanding of the issue it seeks to address, the economic and social drivers of the model, and the feasibility of the concept.

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Social Value Creation: The business model is likely to make a substantial contribution toward the solution of the issue it seeks to address and can be sustained for a period of time consistent with achieving the desired social impact. (If growing the organization is not the preferred strategy, the program is transferable and replicable).

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People: The team has (or can get) relevant skills, contacts, and experience. The team is persuasive in communicating the idea and its potential.

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Context: The rules of the game (i.e., regulatory, tax, political) are favorable. Market need, size of opportunity, competitive landscape, and potential risks are identified and manageable.

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Resources: The financing plan is sensible in terms of the capital required to launch and operate. Funding sources are identified and a plan for securing initial investment is articulated.

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Performance Measurement: The plan takes a practicable approach to measuring organizational outcomes and provides a clear plan to deliver high performance.

Prizes The winner of the Social Enterprise track receives $10,000 in cash as well as $10,000 in-kind services; the runner(s)-up receives $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in-kind services. Prize money and expense reimbursement checks can only be written to Harvard Business School students, Reynolds Foundation Fellows, or fulltime Harvard graduate students currently enrolled in eligible courses. •

Founding Support from the John C. Whitehead Fund for Not-for-Profit Management

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