What is ISB iDiya?
ISB iDiya is a social ideas competition with the aim to create high-impact, economically feasible and sustainable social enterprises in India. iDiya was launched by the Net Impact Club of ISB last year (2009). The purpose of the competition is to provide a platform for pursuing social entrepreneurship as a career path. What differentiates ISB iDiya from other competitions is that iDiya is focused at young professionals and the winners will receive extensive mentoring from various venture funds, to ensure that the idea gets implemented.
Who can participate?
The challenge is aimed at working professionals in India, across private, public or non-profit sectors. Teams of minimum two and maximum four individuals can participate. If you have enrolled in an educational institution pursuing a full-time program, you will not be able to participate in this.
What does your idea get you?
Apart from giving you a platform to showcase your idea, participating in the ISB iDiya Challenge will also help you identify possible avenues for ensuring your vision takes shape. Other benefits of participating include:
- A one week Boot Camp for the top six teams where you will meet industry leaders, venture capitalists and mentors.
- Top six teams will receive 10-weeks mentoring support after the competition. The mentoring board comprises of high-profile businessmen and organizations who will help you commercialize your idea.
- Top 20 ideas will be showcased on the iDiya website.
- Cash rewards
More details about the challenge can be found here.
-- Varun
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