Social Innovation Initiative Calendar

 

Summer 2013 Events:

Midwest Social Innovation Start-Up Challenge

Friday, May 20, 2013

Plan Submission Deadline: Submissions are open to any team or individual with an early-stage idea to a mature project Submit here. Entering is free and easy - and you may enter as many ideas as you like!

Tuesday, May 24, 2013

Selection Announced: Up to 20 teams/individuals selected to present at Flying Car, June 6th, ManpowerGroup world headquarters, Milwaukee.

thursday, June 6, 2013

Semi-Finals Pitches and Judging: 20 teams/individuals will participate in an afternoon in Milwaukee, WI as part of Flying Car Innovation week.

June – August: Bi-weekly mentoring and networking for the 3 -5 semi-finalists

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Brady Corporation Midwest Regional Championship: The 3-5 Semi-Finalists present their revised and improved business plans and a final winner is selected.

 

Fall 2013 Events:

Monday, September 9, 2013

Luncheon with Dr. Carolyn Woo (Invitation-only): Join Dr. Carolyn Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services as she describes how social entrepreneurship is changing the way CRS impacts the lives of 100 million people in over 100 countries. The event will take place in the Alumni Memorial Union 3rd floor ballrooms. Registration begins at 11:30 am, with the luncheon at 12:00 pm and Dr. Woo's remarks at 12:25 pm. Click HERE for more information on Dr. Woo.