Call for entrepreneurs financed by Grupo Bolívar Davivienda - Sectors

Call for entrepreneurs financed by Grupo Bolívar Davivienda – Sectors – Economy

Mitchell G. Patton3 años ago

From January 30 to March 21, the calls to enroll in the Social Skin program are open, a recognition aimed at young entrepreneurs dedicated to finding solutions to social problems that work in Colombia, Central America and Mexico. This is organized by the Bolívar Davivienda Group.

After the achievement evaluation process, the announcement of finalists, preparation and support, those who will have the best projects according to the criteria of the jury will win. Among the prizes, they will receive money to strengthen the project, from 7,000 to 12,000 dollars (between 32 and 55 million Colombian pesos) or accompany the Emprende País program of the Bolívar Davivienda Foundation, as indicated on their website.

Among the requirements to participate, you must be up to 32 years of age, your project must have a minimum of two members, it must be working in Colombia, Central America or Mexico and you must fill out the registration form completely between the dates already indicated.

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The evaluation criteria, as indicated by the organizers, will be:

Social impact: level of contribution to the solution of a social problem, framed in one of the categories: health and well-being; quality education; inclusion, reduction of inequalities and poverty; transparency, justice and zero corruption; environmental impact; and sustainable cities and communities.

Innovation: degree to which the differentiating elements of the initiative generate a competitive advantage over other projects.

Scalability: potential of your initiative to grow and expand into other markets or communities.

Implementation: degree of validation of the initiative with the market, related to the positive results of the project.