Azim Premji University to hold ‘Social Enterprise Idea Challenge’ on Oct 17
Bangalore, October 15: Azim Premji University will hold the ninth edition of its ‘Social Enterprise Idea Challenge’ on October 17. Fifteen teams have been shortlisted from over 270 entries from universities and colleges across the country for the final round to be held at the University campus in Bangalore.
In 2016, Azim Premji University launched the annual “Social Enterprise Idea Challenge” that brings students from across India to explore social entrepreneurship and share innovative social change ideas in a rigorous and competitive environment. The event also acts as a networking platform for young minds to meet each other, exchange thoughts and showcase their talent and skills to some of the early-stage mentors and funders. Cash prizes are awarded to winning teams.
Most of the winners in the last eight editions of the challenge have set up organisations that are contributing to social change. For more information about the shortlisted teams, please visit this link.
About Azim Premji University
Azim Premji University was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body, set up the University as a fully philanthropic entity, with a clear social purpose of contributing to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.
