VeriZon : competition for social entrepreneurship
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Introduction
Based on this thought of Mahatma Gandhi our vision is of a society where everyone takes initiative and fights for the change that he/she perceives would benefit the society at large. We feel that taking initiatives at a young stage is more likely to inculcate a sense of responsibility towards the society and people would then be able to lead their community and have a positive influence on others. As the youth forms the most crucial part of any society, the young minds should be conscious about the present day social problem. VeriZon provides a platform for all those social change seekers who can make a difference, rise above the obvious, go beyond limitations, who possess a zeal for innovation and above all who can rise to the occasion and create a new society, a better nation and a happy world. We invite ideas for change which may range from for-profit businesses with a strong social responsibility to non-profit models with sustainable revenue generation. The common binding force is the strong impact these ideas can have on the society. VeriZon is a competition for social entrepreneurship.We invite solutions for some existing problems that can bring about a social change.
Competition structure Outline of the programme
| Questionnaire Stage | August 25th, 2010 | Submission of questionnaire in the format specified. |
| Questionnaire Results | September 5th, 2010 | Declaration of shortlisted candidates for telephonic interview. |
| Interview Stage | September 5th, 2010 to September 10th, 2010 | Shortlisted candidates would be interviewed via telephone |
| Interview Result | September 15th, 2010 | Declaration of candidates selected for mentorship stage |
| Mentorship stage | September 15th, 2010 to November 30th, 2010 | Mentors will be allotted to shortlisted participants. Participants have to work on their ideas and prepare a project report under the guidance of mentors. |
| Report Submission | November 30th, 2010 | The final report has to be submitted in the format specified |
| Result | December 10th, 2010 | Declaration of shortlisted candidates for presentation during Techfest 2011. |
| Improvisation Stage | December 10th, 2010 to January 6th, 2010 | Shortlisted participants to improve upon the report of their project and prepare a presentation of 5 minutes for the same. |
| Presentation Stage | January 7th-9th, 2011 | Final presentation of their idea |
