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building ventures that prioritize meaningful impact over pure profit
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PennSEM is a leading consulting organization at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, committed to providing top-tier consulting services. With a rich heritage of academic excellence and a forward-looking approach to business challenges, PennSEM brings together the brightest minds from the University of Pennsylvania to deliver impactful solutions across industries.
Through initiatives like this competition, PennSEM demonstrates its dedication to educational outreach and mentorship, shaping the future of the consulting industry.
Shine at the PennSEM Social Entrepreneurship Competition!
Calling all aspiring young innovators! The PennSEM Social Entrepreneurship Competition is your chance to design impactful, entrepreneurial solutions to a local challenge in any business sector.
This isn’t just a competition—it’s a platform to showcase your creativity, strategic thinking, and presentation skills while building ventures that prioritize meaningful impact over pure profit. This is your opportunity to turn bold ideas into action and make a positive impact in your local community!
Don’t miss the chance to gain hands-on experience, connect with like-minded peers, and make your mark as a visionary leader in social entrepreneurship.
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Stand out in university applications and internships by showcasing your entrepreneurial skills and ability to create impact-driven business solutions.
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Develop real-world solutions to pressing challenges, learning to craft innovative business strategies that balance profitability with purpose.
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The Global Champions from each of the Middle and High School categories will receive mentorship from PennSEM to launch their business and make real impact in their community.
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2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
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Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Choose a local issue you’re passionate about solving. Start brainstorming your venture today and make an impact in your community!
Pitch deck
8 finalist teams from each category
Each finalist team will present their solution live on Zoom to a panel of judges
Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to support@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
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Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Submission deadline: March 14, 2025
Description: The top 8 performing teams from the preliminary round in each of the Middle School and High School Categories will be invited to compete in the global final round
Date: April 26, 2025
Exclusive opportunity to virtually connect with PennSEM
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Note: To qualify for country awards, participants must achieve a score above 75%. In other words, if a country has only one team, and it scores below 75%, no award will be granted.
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This competition is more than a contest; it's your gateway to the world of social entrepreneurship and impact-driven innovation.
Register now to embark on an inspiring journey of crafting purpose-driven ventures, where you'll tackle real-world challenges, balance profitability with purpose, and create solutions that make a difference.
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