This Week In Social Entrepreneurship: Events, Opportunities, News, Insights & More.
Create what you can imagine. We’re covering things from Technology to Mental Health; Business and Women Empowerment!
Events
Tech for Good: What’s Next? | Happening on October 14, 2020
From blockchain to AI, to 3D printing and robotics, there always seems to be just so many incredible opportunities beyond the horizon.
This upcoming Think | Act | Change session will give you a glimpse over that horizon and introduce you to some of the tech entrepreneurs who are working at the edge of what’s possible to create a better future for us all.
Find out what’s next in the Tech for Good space and join us at this free event by registering here: www.meetup.com/Think-Act-Change/events/273290439/
SOCAP Virtual: A Global Impact Summit | Happening on October 19 to 23
Our interconnectedness is more apparent than ever. And, this year will lay the foundation for a new decade in impact investing and inclusive economic growth.
Our current global health crisis underscores the need for business to play a positive role in society and create innovative market-based solutions. Given this, SOCAP 2020 will dive right into the overarching theme of Radical Change and take on topics in the crucial fields of Impact Investing, Climate Action, Global Health, Future of Work, Next Gen Leadership, Resilience, Education for All, Inclusion, Racial Equity and the Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.
Register for the summit at socialcapitalmarkets.net/register/.
A Social Issue Talk | Happening on October 22, 2020
Join the Social Innovation Forum on October 22, 2020, from 6 to 7PM EDT for the virtual Social Issue Talk “Social Capital: More than ever, who has it; why do we need it; and how do we build it?”
Leading this important discussion will be City Councilor At-Large of the City of Boston, Julia Mejia, who serves with a reminder that nothing about us, without us, is for us.
Don’t miss out on this chance to listen to this government leader by RSVP-ing to this virtual event at www.socialinnovationforum.org/event/social-capital-more-ever-who-has-it-why-do-we-need-it-and-how-do-we-build-it.
Opportunities
For women entrepreneurs in Asia
The UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards aim to encourage, value and recognize the efforts of individuals and businesses that promote gender-inclusive business cultures and the achievement of gender equality in the Asia-Pacific region, guided by the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
This year, its 10th anniversary, the award-giving body will recognize initiatives in select categories, and winners will be celebrated at the prestigious Regional WEPs Awards Ceremony on December 10, 2020!
Applications for which will remain open until October 12, 2020.
Apply today at www.asiapacificwepsawards.org/apply.
For startups in Europe
The Copernicus Incubation Programme supports the most innovative and commercially promising business applications based on Copernicus data and services. The programme awards 50,000 EUR to 20 European start-ups every year. Start-ups who receive the grant get equity-free funding to support their incubation. Furthermore, they get access to new networks, tools and promotion opportunities that’ll greatly help them launch their business.
To be considered for the next round of selection, you must submit your applications before October 23, 2020, 5PM CEST.
Submit your applications before the deadline at copernicus-incubation.eu/how-to-apply/.
For enterprises in America
For 40 years now, America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation has helped startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services. Through this fund, their goal is to foster innovation and help create more businesses and jobs in the United States.
If selected to be one of their innovators, you will receive the full funding you need as a startup or small business to commercialize technically risky ideas.
Find out more about the program and its innovator benefits at seedfund.nsf.gov/about/.
News, Insights & Key Stories
World vs Virus
The World Economic Forum just launched a weekly podcast to break down the latest news, research and analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on people, society and the economy.
Check out episodes on topics such as Coping with working from home- tips from an organizational psychologist and Pollution and the pandemic- why poor air quality made things worse by subscribing to their podcast on Apple, Soundcloud, Spotify and/or Google Podcasts.
Youth Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 Agenda
With the growing interest in the social entrepreneurship space, the United Nations’ World Youth Report contributes an important understanding of how social entrepreneurship can both support youth development and help accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.
Download and read the full report, if you haven’t yet, here at this link: www.un.org/development/desa/youth/world-youth-report/wyr2020.html.
A Global Call to Invest in Mental Health
As the world comes together for World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization presents opportunities to commit to taking care of one’s mental health and supporting others who are struggling with theirs.
Today, October 9, 2020, they are hosting an online 24-hour March for Mental Health that aims to
increase awareness of mental health issues, break down stigma and bring about policy change.
Tomorrow, October 10, 2020, or World Mental Health Day itself, they’ll be hosting the Big Event for Mental Health which aims to bring together experts and advocates from all over the world to talk about this often untalked about aspect of our health.
For more information on these events, you may check out their news release at www.who.int/news-room/detail/27-08-2020-world-mental-health-day-an-opportunity-to-kick-start-a-massive-scale-up-in-investment-in-mental-health.
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