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INTERCULTURAL INNOVATION HUB: CONNECTING, EMPOWERING, AND ELEVATING GLOBAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE

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Application Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT (New York time) on 25 March 2024

LOCATION: USA

The Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) of UNAOC and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture, connects people and cultures, empowers grassroots organizations and elevates intercultural innovation.  At the forefront of addressing intercultural challenges through social innovations, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture, are pleased to announce the 2024 cycle of the Intercultural Innovation Hub.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania

Eligible to apply for the Intercultural Innovation Hub are not-for-profit organizations implementing projects focused on promoting intercultural dialogue and fostering diverse and inclusive societies, and who are willing to expand their range of action. Examples include projects in the fields of promoting gender equality, preventing xenophobia, violent extremism, and hate speech, promoting the use of sport, art and culture as tools to drive social change and foster social inclusion, supporting the LGBTQI+ community and championing gender diversity, as well as advocating for disability rights and disability inclusion. The Intercultural Innovation Hub does not support one-time events (e.g. festivals, events, conferences. etc.).

BENEFIT:

Selected recipients will receive:

Financial support for sustainable growth: Each finalist will receive up to USD 20,000 to scale up the sustainability of their project and accelerate the impact of their work.

Year-long capacity-building programme: Selected recipients also will benefit from a year-long series of capacity-building workshops, focused support, and customized mentoring provided by UNAOC and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture.

Access and membership to a global leadership platform: Recipients will have an opportunity to extend their spheres of influence, collaborate with other changemakers, and take part in regional and international events by becoming part of a global leadership network.

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AFRICA BUSINESS CONCEPT CHALLENGE

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Application Deadline: 5 March, 2024 (11:59PM EST/next day — 5:59AM CET and WAT / 6:59AM SAST/ 7:59 AM EAT)

LOCATION: USA

GBSN is pleased to present the 4th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC), a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063, and inclusive and sustainable development.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Africa Business Concept Challenge is open to all institutions of learning, training and development on the African continent. Student teams must consist of two to five members, where at least two must be enrolled at an African institution at the time of the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Each participating team must have a mentor to work with. Mentors will help guide teams and enrich the learning experience. The ABCC aims to build a community platform for learning–not just a competition but an opportunity for mutual support.

GBSN Membership is not required to participate. There is no charge to participate in the competition.

BENEFIT:

$5,000 Prize for the first place winner

Societal Impact: The Challenge offers a chance to make an impact on local community problems.

Networking: Opportunities with student teams from across the globe, as well as experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals

Mentoring & Industry Experts: High-caliber, experienced judges, who are experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders

Structure, Feedback & Guidance: Personalized, individual feedback during the project development process from Team Advisors

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