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Green Skills Innovation Challenge 2021 For Social Entrepreneurs In Nigeria

Blessing Osazuwa by Blessing Osazuwa
May 14, 2021
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Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge. This global innovation competition is open to social entrepreneurs in selected markets with ventures that equip individuals and communities with the skills needed to thrive in the transition to a green economy. 

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The Green Skills Innovation Challenge will award social entrepreneurs with up to $20,000 of grant funding from a total prize fund of $230,000. Social entrepreneurs are needed with ventures which recognize: 

  • The power of multi-solving. Green skills can bring about an inclusive and sustainable future, solving the climate crisis along with social problems

  • Everyone is necessary. As environmentally harmful jobs are phased out, people’s valuable skills can be repurposed towards growth sectors in the green economy

  • Young people are critical. With green skills, youth across the world will be able to jump into the green economy with confidence and thrive

June 4 at midnight UK time: Final entry deadline

Eligibility Criteria

To apply: 

  • You must have incorporated as a non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organization

  • You must be over 18 by the time you apply

  • If your product has not launched, you must have a business plan and MVP (prototype, pilot, or another proof of concept)

  • Entries will only be accepted in English (winners will be expected to engage in activities that require English proficiency)

  • The Challenge is open to entries from the following markets: Nigeria, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK (including Channel Islands), Uruguay, USA, Vietnam 

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