Organization : National Skill Development Corporation
Competition Name : Power To Empower Challenge – 2015
Applicable State : All India
Event Last Date : Aug 28, 2015
Website : http://powertoempower.in/
Rules :
List of entities that are eligible for submission of application.
** Social Enterprises/Entreprenuers
** Academic institutions/Universities/Colleges
** Business associations/Industry entities
** Training & skill development organisations
** Students/Individuals/Group of Students/Group of individuals
** Non-governmental organisations (registered under Society Act, Trust Act & Sec 25 Indian Company Act) & Cooperatives
Other Important Considerations :
** There is no restriction on the age or background for applicants.
** If the submission is in Idea category, the applicant must not have any pilot or currently performing any operations. It can be an idea explained in the application only.
** If the submission is in Seed category, a proof of concept (E.g. prototype/pilot) is required.
** If the submission is in Operations category, the venture must show proof of the operations that have been undertaken.
** All applicants applying under the Operations Category should review the NSDC Funding Guidelines document and are required to submit the PD Screening document along with their completed application.
** Applications are invited from all sectors mentioned in the sector focus section .
Key Dates :
** Call for application open – May 15, 2015
** Selection Process – 7th Sep-26th Oct, 2015
** Last Dates – Aug 28, 2015
** Mentoring – 2nd Nov-9th Nov, 2015
** Showcase – Dec 2015
Selection Criteria :
** Social Impact – Best entries will show a positive social impact.
** Sustainability – Entries should have a clear plan for reaching long-term goals and financial sustainability.
** Innovation – Entries should clearly describe how their solutions are driven by ground-breaking ideas and strategy.
** Entries should clearly summarize their solution’s key activities aimed at meeting the project goals.
** Scalability – Entries should have a scalable model to target large number of people and reach within India.
** In Operations category, successful ventures will demonstrate that they have strong partnerships to address ongoing needs, support scalability, and present a clear financial strategy.
** In Operations category, ventures should show some form of on-ground experience of Mobilization, Training & Placement and should be in action for at least 6 months and above.
Guidelines for Submission :
** Participants must submit their applications in the prescribed format on or before August 28th, 2015. No submissions will be accepted after the Last Date. The application template of the three categories can be emailed to potential participants if requested.
** Incomplete submissions will not be considered for further evaluation.
** All decisions regarding the selection for any of the rounds in the challenge will be final and binding.
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