Do you have what it takes? It starts with an idea to make the world a better place.

In universities around the world, students like you explore countless ideas every day, including solutions to tackle social problems — and help people in need reach their fullest potential. If you have a world-changing idea, the University of Texas and Dell want you to share it by entering The Dell Social Innovation Competition.

The only limit to the range of projects eligible for the award is the ambition and imagination of each contestant; any significant social issue can be addressed in this competition

No matter what your specialty may be, or whether you work in a team or as an individual, we challenge you to unleash your energy, idealism and public-spirited thinking to affect positive change in areas of critical human need.

Competition Details

The Dell Social Innovation Competition operates like a business-plan competition, awarding seed funding directly to the student-led venture that best meets the judges’ criteria.

The competition has 4 stages:

1. College students from around the world enter the competition online, each with a brief description of his or her innovation.
2. Competition judges invite a small group of semifinalists to develop their ideas into detailed venture plans. Each semifinalist records a 3-minute video pitch of his or her plan.
3. Judges select 3 finalists to travel to Austin, Texas, to present their plans to a committee comprised of leaders from the business, non-profit and government sectors.
4. During the final event, held at The University of Texas at Austin, all finalists receives prizes, and the overall winner receives $50,000 to launch his or her venture.

Vote

You be the judge. Show your support for the ideas you like the most. Log in and press the promote button next to the ideas you want to vote to the top of the list. There is no limit to the number of ideas you can promote. The top 10 ideas in round one of the competition will automatically advance to round two.

Comment

Feedback is a vital step in the development of an idea. Share your knowledge and experience with students who may be addressing an issue for the first time. Can your experience guide them to resources, references, and information that helps refine their idea? Constructive criticism offers something more than whether you like or dislike the idea. Be part of the collaboration to strengthen a solution. Log in and leave your constructive feedback and encouragement.

It’s time to see your idea realized. Get started today — begin the process by registering now. Your idea could change the world!

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