Global Social Venture Competition

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides entrepreneurs seeking to make positive social and environmental advances with $80,000 in seed money mentoring and publicity. Goldman Sachs co-sponsors the competition. Thammasat University in Bangkok is the Southeast Asia partner of the Global Social Venture Competition Southeast Asia Regional (SEA) round. In the competition, new social enterprises present their business models in agriculture, technology, tourism, and education. As of December 2019, the Global Social Venture competition has ceased operations, replaced by a new initiative, Sustainable and Impact Finance (SAIF).
Competition organization.
The competition is made up of three rounds. The first two rounds are organized by GSVC regional partner schools, during which entrepreneurs present the social and financial impact of their business. The final round is organized at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.
Executive Summary Round.
In the Executive Summary Round, teams submit an Executive Summary of their business ideas.
Regional Semi-Final Round.
A select number of plans are chosen to move forward to the Regional Semi-Final Rounds hosted by our Regional Partners. Teams that advance expand their entries to full business plans, and compete in the Regional Semi-Final Rounds.
GSVC Global Finals.
The top two teams from each Regional Semi-Final Round will be selected to compete at the Global Finals at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, which consists of two consecutive rounds. Teams re-submit their business plan and supporting documents. They are given the opportunity to make revisions following the Regional Semi-Finals, for the Global Finals Round.
Winners are announced at the culmination of the Global Finals Round, and prizes are awarded as follows:
1st place: $25,000
2nd place: $15,000
3rd place: $7,500
People's Choice Award: $1,500
Quick Pitch Award: $1,000
Basically, they make hella bank.
Past editions finalists and winners.
2017.
Dr. Noah Toothbrush, South Korea
Aazer, Egypt
AMIntegrated Aerial Limited, Nigeria
Atlas, Italy
D-Heart, Italy
GreenMinded, France
MyH2O, China
Khyeti, United States/India
MindRight, United States
Oishii Farm, United States
ReBeam Space Inc., Germany
Ricult, United States
Roots Studio, United States
SolarPak, Ivory Coast
Taqanu, Germany
Young for Elder, China
2016.
More Than, South Korea
Agruppa, Colombia
Ama’s Pop-Up, Taiwan
Astraeus Technologies, United States
Bibak, Italy
BLITAB, Austria
Dost, India
Hygia Sanitation, Thailand
IntendiMe, Italy
iTrus, Singapore
KOPO, United States
Kwiizi, Cameroon
Link Accessibility, China
Otisimo, Turkey
vChalk, India
Zéphyr & Borée, France
2015.
Lumir, South Korea
Cattle Mettle, India
Clarus, China
Drinkwell, United States
Du’Anyam, Indonesia
Eco co, Burkina Faso
Garbage Clinical Insurance, Indonesia
Gold of Bengal, France and Bangladesh
Home Stray, China
Horus Technology, Italy
Lakheni, South Africa
Reachi, Denmark
ReMaterials, United States
Solwa, Italy
Toilets for People, United States
WEDO Global, China
Xendit, United States
"Y Generation, France
2014.
Tea Tree, South Korea
Baisikeli Ugunduzi, Kenya
CharityStars, Italy
Chique, Indonesia
Disease Diagnostic Group, United States
earthenable, United States
Keri&Care, France
Khusela, South Africa
The Legend of Potatoes, China
LegWorks, United States
Odyssey Sensors
Redeem, Taiwan
RejuvenEyes, India
SwissLeg, Switzerland
Sampurn(e)arth, India
Smart Pill Box, China
SocialGiver, Thailand
Wakati, Belgium
2013.
AtRium, South Korea
BrainControl, Italy
Carbon Roots International, Haiti
CSA Munching Box, Thailand
Damascus Fortune, India
E-Lamp, China
Essmart, United States/India
Faso Soap, Burkina Faso
Jorsey Ashbel Farms (JAF), Burkina Faso
Pedius, Italy
PulpWorks Inc, United States
Reel Gardening, South Africa
Sunshine Library Rural Digital Education Initiative, China
TOHL, United States/Chile
Vi-Care, India
Wedu, Thailand
WOOF, Hong Kong
2012.
2VIDAS, United States
BM TEAM, China
COINCYCLE, South Korea
Exygen, Kenya
FASOPROT, Burkina Faso
GREENOVATION TECHNOLOGIES, Bangladesh
INBELLY, Sweden
LULAWAY, South Africa
MAPABILITY, Italy
MARINE GIFTS, Vietnam
MICRO OASIS, Indonesia
SNEWFLY, China
SPILL, United States
STATION ENERGY SERVICES, France
WATSI, United States
2011.
Beti Halali, Burkina Faso
DeepScan, Thailand
Edumile.org, United States
FINDG One Drop, South Africa
IKAWA, United Kingdom
IziWasha, South Africa
MAGNiVY, Indonesia
Next Drop, United States
PAANI, Bangladesh
Prakti Design, France
Sanergy, USA
SMILE Floss, Thailand
Solar Light Pillow Project, United States
Tilapiana, United States
Tree Planet, Korea
2010.
Amandes, Indonesia
AYZH, India
Bags of Hope, China
Blue Drop, United States
C-Crete Technologies, USA
Free hap, Thailand
Makane, France
Nest For All, France/United Kingdom
Ruma, USA
W induction, United Kingdom
Re:Motion Designs, USA
2009.
EcoFaeBrick, Indonesia
Bright Mind Labs, New Zealand
m Pedigree Logistics, United States
Solar Cycle, USA
2008.
MicroEnergy Credit Corporation, United States
Bio Power Technology, Indonesia
BioVolt, USA
SMART - Sustainable Marine Adventures and Responsible Tourism, Thailand
2007.
Feed Resource Recovery, United States
d.light design, USA
Revolution Foods, USA
Verdacure, Thailand
Cool2Care, UK
2006.
Mobile Medics, USA
Advanced Transit Enterprises, USA
The Highland Tea Company, United States
One-world Medical Devices, USA
2005.
Connect US, United States
Fuelture, USA/United Kingdom
Fuerza Research, United States
Human Service Fellowship, USA
Micro Credit Enterprises, USA
World of Good, USA