2020-2021 Fowler GSIC Flyer

The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge inspires student entrepreneurs around the world to connect and create business solutions to global issues. Come innovate with us in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, at this year's 2021 finals event hosted by the University of St. Thomas and delivered in partnership with the University of San Diego.

Schedule a meeting with us to take your innovations to a global scale!

www.fowlergsic.org/schedule

A SOCIAL VENTURE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS We have said that the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is for the trailblazers, the doers and the dreamers. Never has this mindset been more relevant than in these current times. At over 2,500 innovators strong, our global network represents a diverse community of students and entrepreneurs connected by a passion for tackling the world’s most complex problems. Two strong partners in higher education social innovation programming and support, the University of San Diego and the University of St. Thomas, joined forces to bring this unique social venture creation opportunity to global university leaders and innovative students.

Join us in summer 2021 for a Global Finals event in Minneapolis, Minnesota and experience the energy and positive change that is possible when like-minded visionaries converge.

THE FOWLER GSIC:

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES:

Open to ventures at any stage Multi-round challenge Awards $50,000 in seed funding

REGISTER YOUR UNIVERSTITY: STUDENT BENEFITS: Nurture an idea from inspiration to practical application Meet and network with changemakers around the world Gain tools, mentorship and pitch practice Access to capital: a total pool of $50,000+ in seed funding

UNIVERSITY BENEFITS: Jump-start or enrich your own social venture pitch competition or experience Access resources to support your students' participation Join a GLOBAL network of like-minded higher education social innovation leaders Engage your campus with the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals

$3,000 by November 30, 2020 $1,000 early-bird discount before October 31, 2020

FINALS EVENT: Scheduled to take place June 2021 at the University of St. Thomas Hybrid event featuring virtual pitches and reduced in-person presence (per COVID-19 guidelines)

LEARN MORE: www.fowlergsic.org Registration and key dates Innovations from previous years 2021 participating universities

...AND MORE!

MEET THE TEAM

Nana Yaa Bankah Program Manager University of St. Thomas

Juliet Zimmer

Jessica Cooley

Silvia Mah

Coordinator University of San Diego

Senior Director University of St. Thomas

Director University of San Diego

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.

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AT THE 2021 GLOBAL FINALS

BUILDING BONDS. PUSHING BOUNDARIES. INSPIRING

Change.

We want your university in our 2021 Global Network!

Click the link below to schedule a one-on-one meeting.

www.fowlergsic.org/schedule