ELIGIBILITY:

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

The “Together, Towards, Tomorrow” Challenge is open to individuals driving impact in Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vietnam.

Your leadership structure requires at least one member born in 1994 or later, who has held a leadership position for at least 12 months. If your organization is less than one year old, at least one founding member must be born in or after 1994. 

Entries must be submitted in English and an Applicant is not allowed to submit more than one application.

Employees of HSBC, advertising agencies, promotion agencies and other service providers for this Challenge, their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, regardless of where they reside) are not eligible. 

Partners or past HSBC challenge winners or initiatives that are already financed or supported by HSBC, its affiliates, subsidiaries or joint ventures are not eligible.

Your venture must be at an early- or mid- stage.

Your initiative must be incorporated (as a non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organization).  

You must be 18 or above at the time of submitting this application.

Entries will only be accepted in English (winners will be expected to engage in activities that require English proficiency). 

If your solution has not been implemented at scale; you must have a clear business plan and a minimum-viable solution (prototype, pilot, or another proof of concept).

Only one application per individual/venture will be accepted.

BENEFIT:

All eligible applicants will receive:

Receive feedback from Ashoka and/or HSBC representatives.

Have a chance to connect with a community changemakers through this challenge (by providing/receiving feedback, and meeting them through community events).

Early Entry Applicants will receive:

Those who get their application in by June 3rd 2024 will have the chance to be selected as Early Entry Winners.

All Early Entry Applicants will receive feedback ahead of the final entry deadline.

3 Early Entry Winners will be awarded $1,500 each  

Note: Being selected as an early entry winner does not mean that you will be selected as a final challenge winner. 

Winners Awards:

Up to 12 winners, will receive a minimum of $15,000 and up to $25,000.  

We will select a minimum of 3 winners at Early Stage (0-3 years since registration), and a minimum of 3 winners that are at an Established Stage (3+ years since registration).

The top winner in each of these two categories will receive a prize of $25,000.