Competition

Competition

2023

Discover the challenges faced in communities living in absolute poverty and learn what it takes to design a social enterprise that is ethical, viable and cost effective. 

Compete against students across the UK and present your idea in a Dragon’s Den style pitch to a panel of expert judges. The top teams win in a trip to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Who can take part?

UK students in Years 10-13

Form teams of 2 - 5

What do you do?

Devise a social enterprise in response to challenges faced in marginalised and impoverished communities

ROUND 1

ROUND 2

ROUND 3

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Project Proposal Form

Design a social enterprise in response to the Case Study and outline your idea in a professional-level Project Proposal Form.

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Creative Submission

Following expert feedback, showcase your improvements through a Creative Submission; from a creative video to an eye-catching brochure.

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The Final Pitch

The top five teams will present their social enterprise idea to a panel of industry expert judges, in a Dragons Den style pitch and Q&A.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Sustainability

Viability

Cost Effectiveness

Research

Creativity

Creativity

Prize

Trip to Geneva, Switzerland