TATA Social Enterprise Challenge 2016 : tatasechallenge.org

Organization : TATA Group & Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)
Competition Name : TATA Social Enterprise Challenge 2016
Competition Last Date : 11th October 2016

Website : http://www.tatasechallenge.org/

TATA Social Enterprise Challenge:

TATA Social Enterprise Challenge, is a joint initiative by the TATA group and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), a National Level challenge to find India’s most promising social enterprises.

Update : TATA Social Enterprise Challenge 2017 : www.contest.net.in/27005.html

Also aimed at raising awareness about Social Entrepreneurship, TATA Social Enterprise Challenge aims to encourage the youth to step up to be the next generation of social entrepreneurs.

The Business plan contest (B-Plan Contest) invites social entrepreneurs who have an early stage venture (not older than three years) or a promising idea with a plan that could create sustainable social impact in India. In addition, the enterprise is required to demonstrate significant social impact through results or proof of concept.

The B-Plan Contest has three stages:
Impact Proposal Round :
In this round, teams will need to submit an ‘Impact Proposal’ through our website. Impact proposal is a detailed business plan format that we have developed to capture the needs and the impact created by any social venture.

Semi-Finals :
On clearing the Impact Proposal Round, a maximum of twenty teams will be invited to pitch to a panel of esteemed judges consisting of Social VCs, Social Entrepreneurs and faculty from IIM Calcutta.

The Grand Finale :
A maximum of ten teams will be selected for the Grand Finale and will pitch to a panel of esteemed judges, consisting of TATA Business Leaders, CEOs/Founders of Social VCs, Social Entrepreneurs and faculty from IIM Calcutta.

Application Process:
Step One : user needs to create an account on the Apply Page.
Step two : All the teams must download the Impact Proposal document and complete this form. Click here to download the Impact Proposal
Step three : Once you have created your account and filled the Impact proposal you need to fill the registration form and enter your team details. Please upload the Impact Proposal and click on Submit.

Please note that you will not be allowed to modify the submission once the Impact Proposal has been submitted.

Timelines for TSEC:
Last date for applying: 11 October 2016
Round 1 shortlist: 10 November 2016
Submission of final proposal: 7 December 2016
Finals: 14 January 2017

Contact:
For any queries please write back to us at: tsec@email.iimcal.ac.in