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The Tech Awards 2010 - Call for Entries

Submitted by Dave Foster on February 23, 2010 - 11:36am
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Tech Awards - award in-handThe Tech Awards, a signature program of The Tech Museum, honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to address humanity’s most urgent challenges.

This is a great opportunity for social innovators in tech and invention, for funding and for recognition.  Last year, Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow Joseph Adelegan won the cash prize in his category for his "Cows to Kilowats" program, and Fellows Howard Weinstein and Bright Simons were named Laureates for their work creating the Solar Ear and mPedigree, respectively.

Vodafone America's Wireless Innovation Project - Last Call

Submitted by Dave Foster on January 27, 2010 - 1:31pm
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Deadline Feb. 1, 2010

Apply for up to $650,000 for "Wireless Projects Demonstrating Promise Of Solving Critical Global Issues and mHealth." The Wireless Innovation Project identifies and rewards the most promising advances in wireless related technologies that can be used to solve critical problems around the globe. Although projects may be global in scope, applicants must be nonprofits, educational institutions or social entrepreneurs based in the United States. Up to $650,000 will be awarded to wireless projects demonstrating exceptional promise to solve a critical global issue in the following fields: education; health; access to communication; the environment; or economic development. Final winners will be announced on April 19, 2010 at the annual Global Philanthropy Forum in Redwood City, California.

Find complete detailed information about eligibility and an application here.

 

Pepsi Refresh Everything Project Fund

Submitted by SuYuen Chin on January 14, 2010 - 3:28pm
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Every year mega companies spend millions of dollars getting a spot in the super bowl commercials. This year Pepsi however decided to use the money for a different purpose—funding innovative project ideas of various levels and sizes!

Yes, you heard it right. They've decided to give money to YOU instead of the Super Bowl. The really cool thing is not only the ideas and projects can span a wide range of topics, but also be at different stages of development. They have grants as small as $5K for individuals looking for inspiration to get an idea off the ground, to those as big as $250K for organizations who can dedicate a lot of time and resources.

More details on how to get started in this video:


So what ya waiting for? Pop over to Pepsi Refresh and start innovating :D

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Notes from the Field, Part 3: The Money Chase

Submitted by Chloe Feinberg on December 4, 2009 - 10:14am
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The below post first appeared on NextBillion.net and has been cross-posted with their permission. The original post can be found here.

Thoughts on innovation in financing and social business models

Submitted by pcastillo on September 23, 2009 - 2:02pm
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Today at the Clinton Global Initiative Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke at the Innovation breakout session about innovation in the finance sector, her point was that developing countries should strive to become self-sustainable and that one of the ways that they could do so was through financial innovation in the informal sector, to bring it back to the formal sector and therefore be able to tax it thus increasing the revenue for low income countries.

Mobile Telephony and Financial Inclusion

Submitted by Sandesh R. S. on September 11, 2009 - 7:17am
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Fundraising Sources for Social Entrepreneurs August Edition

Submitted by pcastillo on August 11, 2009 - 12:44pm
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Each month Ashoka compiles a list of fundraising and other resources for Ashoka Fellows.  These opportunities are typically open to all sorts of social entrepreneurs as well. You can download the August 2009 version of this list here. (Also available in French and Spanish).

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Making the most of Peer to Peer (P2P) Philanthropy

Submitted by venkatkrishnamurthi on July 22, 2009 - 8:40pm
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P2P philanthropy is a growing phenomenon that is catching a lot of attention these days. With the growing popularity of platforms like twitter, facebook and iphone/android apps, these micro-philanthropy networks continue to leverage fundraising opportunities across the globe.

Recently, I came across this interesting book on networked activism. It provides some interesting ideas on effectively using social media in the non-profit sector. You can find a detailed list of P2P philanthropy platforms here.

Also, here are some interesing videos on this topic:

How the Draper Richards Foundation gives

Submitted by pcastillo on July 17, 2009 - 9:19am
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Daniel Sato is a contributing writer to the AshokaTech blog.

Each month the AshokaTech blog features potential fundraising sources for Ashoka fellows and other social entrepreneurs. Today we feature one such resource, and dig a little deeper to explain their selection process.

Co-founded by William H. Draper, III, Robin Richards Donohoe and Jenny Shilling Stein in 2002, the Draper Richards Foundation provides its fellows with $100,000 annually for three years. Along with financial support, Draper Richards provides assistance by sitting on an organization's board and helping to guide them through their growth from a start-up non-profit to a successful venture.

Draper Richards is highly selective, awarding six fellowships per year to the 400 - 500 applicants. Their selection criteria can be viewed on their web site, along with a list of common reasons why organizations are not considered eligible for funding.

Some reasons include:

Fundraising Sources for Social Entrepreneurs July Edition

Submitted by pcastillo on July 10, 2009 - 9:50am
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Each month Ashoka compiles a list of fundraising and other resources for Ashoka Fellows and other social entrepreneurs.  These opportunities are typically open to all sorts of social entrepreneurs as well. You can download the July 2009 version of this list here. (Also available in French and Spanish).

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