Google India to search Social Innovators: launches Impact Challenge
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Rajan Anandan, VP & MD, Google India, said, "We are thrilled that the Google Impact Challenge is being launched in India. It is a great opportunity for Indian non-profits to scale their efforts to help solve some of our toughest problems. India already has a rich tradition of corporate giving and hopefully the Challenge will galvanize social entrepreneurship in India."
Ram Shriram, Judge & Board Member, Google, stated, "I have had the privilege of working with budding inventors for many years, and I know India's entrepreneurs are some of the biggest and boldest thinkers in the world. Today, I am thrilled to be part of a new tech-oriented, venture model that will support our country's amazing engine of social entrepreneurs, identifying and backing the best technology ideas to improve the lives of millions.......See More
To find out how the Indian non-profits are using technology to tackle problems in India and across the globe, Google has announced the launch of its Impact Challenge in India. The four submissions judged to be the best will each receive Rs.3 crore and technical assistance from Google to help make their project a reality.
Indian non-profits are invited to apply online by 5th September, 2013 for the Google Challenge. A team from Google will review applications and announce 10 finalists name on 21st October. The public will then be invited to cast a vote for their favourite projects.
Indian non-profits are invited to apply online by 5th September, 2013 for the Google Challenge. A team from Google will review applications and announce 10 finalists name on 21st October. The public will then be invited to cast a vote for their favourite projects.
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Rajan Anandan, VP & MD, Google India, said, "We are thrilled that the Google Impact Challenge is being launched in India. It is a great opportunity for Indian non-profits to scale their efforts to help solve some of our toughest problems. India already has a rich tradition of corporate giving and hopefully the Challenge will galvanize social entrepreneurship in India."
Ram Shriram, Judge & Board Member, Google, stated, "I have had the privilege of working with budding inventors for many years, and I know India's entrepreneurs are some of the biggest and boldest thinkers in the world. Today, I am thrilled to be part of a new tech-oriented, venture model that will support our country's amazing engine of social entrepreneurs, identifying and backing the best technology ideas to improve the lives of millions.......See More