1. The Global Challenge at Ryerson University
Information Session

2. What is The Global Challenge?
Opportunity to learn more about a social or environmental issue you care about and present your findings to the world.
You will map the problem – research what is causing it, what solutions have been tried, who is already working in this space, and where there are gaps – and then create a visual map or chart.
Not a traditional business plan competition!
It is run by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, with universities from five continents each running their own Challenge.
You will compete first at Ryerson University with local teams, then nationally at the Canadian Final in Calgary, and then at the Global Challenge Final event in Oxford, UK.

3. The Canadian Final in Calgary, Alberta
The Ryerson U Competition – Prize
1 winning team
Funded invitation to
The Canadian Final in Calgary, Alberta

4. The Global Challenge Final in Oxford, UK
The Canadian Final – Prizes
2 winning teams
£2,500 (~$4,000) cash prize each
Funded invitation to
The Global Challenge Final in Oxford, UK

5. The Global Challenge Final – Prizes
1st
£3,000 (~$5,000)
cash prize
Tickets to the Skoll World Forum 2018 and Emerge Conference 2017, including a travel allowance
2nd
£2,000 (~$3,000)
cash prize
Tickets to Emerge Conference 2017, including a travel allowance
3rd
£1,000 (~$1,500)
cash prize
Tickets to Emerge Conference 2017, including a travel allowance

6. Eligibility & Submission
Submission format
Visual map, chart or Prezi of the problem and solutions landscape
Summary and analysis of research (2,000 words max)
Bibliography
Who is eligible?
Individuals and teams of up to three
At least one member of your team must be a current student or a 2016 graduate of one of the participating institutions
Students may be at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral level

7. Key Dates
By December 20, 2016 – Register your team & topic at
January 21, 2017 – Half-day workshop at Ryerson (SLC 514, 11am- 4pm) to assist with resources, guidance, and proposal development
By February 6, 2017 – Submit your final materials for review
February 18, 2017 – Pitch Competition (Launch Zone, 3-6pm) and selection by judging panel. Winning team from Ryerson will be invited to the Canadian final competition
Late March 2017 – The Canadian final competition.
April 30-May 1, 2017 – The Global Challenge Final event held at the University of Oxford, UK. Teams from all over the world will pitch for the three top prizes

8. Local Contact: Jessica Machado @Innovate_RU @maptheproblem
Find out more:
Local Contact: Jessica Machado
@Innovate_RU @maptheproblem