I2D-list FW: Announcing the MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenges
Dear All, Please note that MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenge is open for submission – Deadline is June 18th, with one million USD in potential funding. Thanks Pallavi After months of research, planning, and preparation, I am delighted to announce the launch of Solve’s 2020 Global Challenges: Good Jobs & Inclusive MIT Solve <https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=484c47a19f&e=d794307e82> February 25, 2020 [The CrowdSolve] Announcing the MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenges After months of research, planning, and preparation, I am delighted to announce the launch of Solve’s 2020 Global Challenges<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=566cc804d5&e=d794307e82>: | Sustainable Food Systems: How can we produce and consume low-carbon, resilient, and nutritious food? | Learning for Girls & Women: How can marginalized girls and young women access quality learning opportunities to succeed? | Maternal & Newborn Health: How can every pregnant woman, new mother, and newborn access the care they need to survive and thrive? | Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship: How can marginalized populations access and create good jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves? [https://mcusercontent.com/742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc/images/0787a542-e818-4f52-90e5-9ee50c0ed604.png]<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=f6264eedc8&e=d794307e82> Solve now seeks tech-based solutions to these four Global Challenges. Anyone, anywhere can apply<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=7aa9b478f2&e=d794307e82> by the June 18 deadline. Selected Solver teams<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=28855f3964&e=d794307e82> will join a supportive community of peers, funders, and experts to help scale their impact. Thanks to our partners, Gulbenkian Foundation, General Motors, Vodafone Americas Foundation, Andan Foundation, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, over $1 million in prize funding is available across the Challenges. There are four ways to get involved: 1. Apply. Submit<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=b2ed3cc5fe&e=d794307e82> your solution, if you have one, by June 18. 2. Take our MITx course. Define or refine your business and impact plan through this free online course which follows Solve’s application, so you can work to improve your plan before you apply! Sign up here<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=c124ac8116&e=d794307e82>. 3. Spread the word. Get others in your network to apply! See our social media packet<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=d5bcd18064&e=d794307e82> for sample posts. 4. Host a Solveathon. Help us generate and refine solutions from your community by hosting one of our design-thinking workshops. Learn more here<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=0781d0ef95&e=d794307e82>. Read more<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id=4c994332fc&e=d794307e82>
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Gupta, Pallavi