📌 Registration link for Kick-off Day participation in Vietnam: https://rg.link/KickoffDay_SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on February 15, 2023)
📌 Registration link to express interest and learn more about the program: https://rg.link/SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on March 10, 2023)
📌 Registration link for the Training of Trainer (TOT) program: https://rg.link/DangkyTOT_SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on February 24, 2023)
🇻🇳 In 2019, the Mom&Me Care project, providing healthy care for infants and women of childbearing age, clinched the global SBC 20219 runner-up spot.
🇻🇳 In 2021, the NANONEEM project, safeguarding plants safely from herbal ingredients, emerged victorious after 9 months of research, earning the prestigious global SBC 2021 championship.
🇻🇳 In 2022, the VECA project with its recycled material business model secured the global SBC 2022 championship.
🎯 Social business creation is a trend that has been, is, and will continue to be the development direction and strategy of many countries, international organizations, and businesses worldwide. After several seasons, the global Social Business Creation competition has become a launchpad for many excellent projects, many of which are from Vietnam. The founders and supporters of these projects representing Vietnam on the global Social Business Creation stage, whether they are students, young entrepreneurs, or accompanying advisors, have brought the colors of the nation to the global entrepreneurial arena with pride and steadfast belief in the values that businesses bring. They are individuals with a mission to build a sustainable social entrepreneurship community, bringing passion, talent, and knowledge to contribute to a prosperous Vietnam.
🔴 INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL SBC PROGRAM
Social Business Creation (SBC) is a global program on social business entrepreneurship initiated by HEC Montréal Canada (HEC) and Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2006, aimed at achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Currently, SBC has 08 Hubs representing in many countries around the world such as Canada, Mexico, Germany, Argentina, India, Bangladesh, Bolivia, and Vietnam…, has attracted 1500 participants and more than 120 Universities from 26 countries around the world. Since 2018, Foreign Trade University has officially joined the co-organizing and co-creating network of SBC worldwide and become the managing unit of SBC in Vietnam (SBC Vietnam Hub). In addition to creative learning methods and rich experiences with global participants, SBC also brings opportunities for participants to win many cash prizes, scholarships, training courses, business visits, direct project pitching with global teams organized in Canada, and secure funding after the competition from EntrePrism.
📌 To promote the social impact business model and become a comprehensive ecosystem globally, the global SBC program includes 03 main activities:
Global competition on Social Business Creation (SBC Competition);
Training program for advisors and trainers on social impact business (Training of Trainers – SBC TOT);
International conference on social impact business (SBC Conference)
📌 The SBC program is for all target groups including students, young people, advisors, experts, lecturers, entrepreneurs, businesses, researchers, and investors in Vietnam and globally.
I. GLOBAL SOCIAL BUSINESS CREATION COMPETITION – SBC COMPETITION 2023
🔴 PARTICIPANTS
Participants in the global Social Business Creation competition include:
➤ Students, high school students studying at universities, colleges, high schools in Vietnam and worldwide
➤ Young people with a spirit of learning and a passion for entrepreneurial projects
➤ Businesses engaged in social impact business activities
➤ Lecturers, experts from Universities, Organizations, Businesses with experience in advising, project consulting, entrepreneurship, wishing to participate in projects as advisors, consultants
Note: interested individuals without ideas wishing to participate will be connected to join existing businesses/projects. Businesses with projects will be supported by the organizing committee to connect with students with suitable expertise, experience, and good English proficiency.
🔴 ELIGIBILITY
➤ Participate in the competition as a team/project/group, unlimited number of members, each team must have at least 1 member who is a student from a college or university
➤ Projects of participating businesses and startups need to connect with at least 1 member who is a student from colleges or universities
➤ Participants without a team/project but wanting to participate will be connected to join existing teams/projects. Teams with projects will be supported by the organizing committee to connect with students with suitable expertise, experience, and good English proficiency.
➤ Teams/Projects must be related to one of the following industries: Agriculture, Food Technology, Environment, Green Technology, Sustainable Development, Healthcare, Health, Fashion, Textiles, Housing, Transportation, Education, Culture, Tourism, E-commerce, Logistics, Finance, Banking, Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Engineering, Construction, Waste Treatment, Recycling, Material Technology, Urban and Rural Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Automation, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Legal Technology, Industry 4.0…
🔴 REGISTRATION PROCESS
➤ Registration link for Kick-off Day participation in Vietnam: https://rg.link/KickoffDay_SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on February 15, 2023)
➤ Registration link to express interest and learn more about the program: https://rg.link/SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on March 10, 2023)
➤ Registration link for the Training of Trainer (TOT) program: https://rg.link/DangkyTOT_SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on February 24, 2023)
🔴 SELECTION PROCESS
📌 The global SBC competition will take place over 8 months with many rounds and rigorous evaluation processes by domestic and international experts.
📌 Selection process for rounds:
➤ Round 1: Project registration
➤ Round 2: Preliminary selection (online): Teams must submit a summary business model of the project (Canvas), a short video introduction, and a prototype of the project (if any)
➤ Round 3: Semi-final (online): Teams must submit a detailed business model of the project (report), demo version, and user experience feedback (if any)
➤ Round 4: Final (offline): Final teams will directly present their project in front of the jury, compete in the form of a Project Expo, and a Project Pitch
➤ Awards: There will be many categories of awards such as Champion, Runner-up, Third prize, Best Idea, Most Creative Project, Most Technically Advanced Project, Most Business Potential Project, Most Commercially Viable Project, Best Prototype, Best Video Presentation, Best Expo Booth, Most Engaging Pitch, Most Impactful Social Enterprise, Social Impact Award, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Award…
📌 Selection criteria:
➤ Innovative, creative, feasible ideas, technically and technologically practical projects
➤ Potential social impact and economic efficiency, contributing to solving social and environmental problems, especially Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations
➤ Solid business model, comprehensive marketing strategy, sustainable development orientation
➤ The ability to operate and develop the project in Vietnam and internationally
➤ Team cohesion, teamwork, dynamic, enthusiastic, committed to project implementation, and capacity building throughout the competition process
➤ Good English proficiency, effective communication and presentation skills, attracting attention and investment from domestic and foreign investors
II. TRAINING OF TRAINERS – TOT PROGRAM 2023
🔴 PARTICIPANTS
Participants in the Training of Trainers – TOT program include:
➤ Lecturers, experts from Universities, Organizations, Businesses with experience in advising, project consulting, entrepreneurship, wishing to join the network of advisors, consultants of the SBC program
➤ Students, young people with a passion for learning, interested in becoming a trainer, advisor for startup projects
➤ Investors, businesses, organizations, communities, individuals interested in social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development
➤ Volunteers, organizations, communities, individuals wishing to support the training, consulting, and development of startup projects
🔴 ELIGIBILITY
➤ Attend at least 80% of the training sessions and activities of the program
➤ Participate in project development and consulting, mentoring and coaching, networking, connecting, and fundraising for startup projects
➤ Commit to joining the network of trainers, advisors, consultants, investors, and supporters of the SBC program
➤ Participate in the organization of SBC Training, SBC Conference, and other activities of the SBC program
➤ Receive certificates of participation, SBC advisor badges, SBC trainer badges, and other valuable gifts from the organizing committee and sponsors
🔴 REGISTRATION PROCESS
➤ Registration link for the Training of Trainer (TOT) program: https://rg.link/DangkyTOT_SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on February 24, 2023)
🔴 SELECTION PROCESS
📌 The selection process for the Training of Trainers – TOT program includes:
➤ Review application forms, CVs, and self-introduction videos of participants
➤ Conduct interviews with potential candidates to assess their expertise, experience, motivation, and commitment to the program
➤ Selection criteria: Good English proficiency, effective communication and presentation skills, experience in advising, consulting, mentoring, coaching, networking, connecting, and fundraising for startup projects, passion for social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development, enthusiasm for joining the network of trainers, advisors, consultants, investors, and supporters of the SBC program
III. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESS – SBC CONFERENCE 2023
🔴 PARTICIPANTS
Participants in the International Conference on Social Impact Business – SBC Conference include:
➤ Lecturers, experts, researchers, scholars, scientists, policymakers, politicians, managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, organizations, communities, individuals interested in social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development
➤ Students, young people, volunteers, communities, individuals with a passion for learning, sharing, networking, connecting, and collaborating on social impact business projects
🔴 ELIGIBILITY
➤ Participate in at least 80% of the conference sessions and activities
➤ Participate in presentations, discussions, debates, workshops, exhibitions, networking, connecting, and collaborating on social impact business projects
➤ Receive certificates of participation, SBC conference badges, and other valuable gifts from the organizing committee and sponsors
🔴 REGISTRATION PROCESS
➤ Registration link to express interest and learn more about the program: https://rg.link/SBC2023 (Application deadline: 23:00 on March 10, 2023)
🔴 SELECTION PROCESS
📌 The selection process for the International Conference on Social Impact Business – SBC Conference includes:
➤ Review registration forms, CVs, and self-introduction videos of participants
➤ Conduct interviews with potential candidates to assess their expertise, experience, motivation, and commitment to the program
➤ Selection criteria: Good English proficiency, effective communication and presentation skills, experience in social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development, passion for learning, sharing, networking, connecting, and collaborating on social impact business projects, enthusiasm for joining the conference to exchange knowledge, experience, and initiatives with domestic and international experts, scholars, researchers, policymakers, politicians, managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, organizations, communities, individuals interested in social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
