News Flash - She Will Innovate Grants

Changemakers and Intel Announce International Online Competition for Technology Solutions to Improve the Lives of Women - Applications due Aug 15, 2012

Intel Corporation and Ashoka Changemakers have announced the launch of the She Will Innovate: Technology Solutions Enriching the Lives of Girls competition, which is designed to find innovative solutions that equip girls and women with new digital technologies, enabling them to live healthier, smarter, and more meaningful lives.

The competition is open to all types of individuals, organizations, and collaborations from all countries as long as the solutions apply directly to bettering the lives of women through information and communication technologies. Special consideration will be given to innovations developed by women for women between the ages of 18 and 34.

Entries should identify innovations that accelerate women's socioeconomic progress by empowering them with digital solutions to improve their health, education, and well-being. To be considered for an award, entries must indicate growth beyond the conceptual stage and have demonstrated impact and sustainability.

Entries in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French will be accepted.

Three winners will each receive a cash prize of $10,000. Two $500 cash prizes will be awarded for the best entries submitted before July 18, 2012.

Entries can be submitted beginning June 6, 2012. Visit the Changemakers Web site for complete competition guidelines, assessment criteria, and entry instructions.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Science/Technology
Geographic Funding Area: National

Posted: June 1, 2012 via Foundation Center - PND

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