Applications are open for the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Corporate Changemakers Challenge 2023. This challenge aims to champion innovative solutions from corporate intrapreneurs who demonstrate that companies can contribute to advancing social and environmental equity, while also increasing value for the business. Corporate Social Intrapreneurs are a breed of bold changemakers working from within businesses to unlock innovative solutions for the most pressing social and environmental challenges. Their work is increasingly recognised as a powerful source of inspiration and innovation to renew corporate purpose as well as to drive more inclusive and sustainable businesses. The support from top leadership in their organizations along with partnerships with strategic stakeholders, allows them to flourish as they develop new products, services and operating models that achieve social impact combined with core business value.
WORTH
Visibility: public exposure via the World Economic Forum and Schwab Foundation’s digital media channels.
Access: opportunity to participate in selected World Economic Forum and Salesforce events, projects and communities.
Connections: introduction to selected organizations within the World Economic Forum and Schwab Foundation’s ecosystem.
Mentorship opportunities: guidance on your impact journey through the experienced support of other corporate social intrapreneurs and supporting partners.
ELIGIBILITY
Stage: Impact-oriented initiatives that are in growth or scale-up phases with some demonstrated impact in social and business terms. Solutions at the “idea” or “pilot” phases will not be considered.
Business Value: The challenge seeks initiatives that, on top of creating social impact, also drive business value leveraging the assets of the company and fully aligned with its core business*
Scale: The solutions need to have the potential to scale, particularly for communities most impacted, alongside a vision for achieving long-term financial viability and sustainability.
DEADLINE: November 13, 2022
To apply and for more information, visit here.
