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A lot of corporations talk about corporate social responsibility (CSR), but few talk about creating shared value (CSV). The hallmarks of CSR practice is an obligation to ‘give back’. to display good corporate citizenship or achieve public relations outcomes but it does not embed societal challenges into the core of business objectives.
Impact compounds when ideas are met with technology. To maximise companies’ societal impact and business potential, the best way to do it is to harness smart living technologies that are so pervasive in our daily lives. From now on, the impact of CSV is no longer limited to the underprivileged, but touches every individual of the community, to live smarter.
The Outlier 2025 Social Innovation Challenge is a platform for young people to innovate solutions focused on “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” in Hong Kong. Through this event, we send a statement that there are entrepreneurial and socially-driven young minds committed to improving our society, becoming the torchbearers of social change. More than just a case competition, the challenge features 200+ university students who work in teams to tackle social issues, connecting with corporates, social enterprises, and NGOs while developing intelligent, profitable, and socially impactful business ideas that enhance our quality of life.
Undergraduate students from all tertiary institutions in Hong Kong are welcomed to apply for the Challenge in teams of 4-5. There are NO RESTRICTIONS on year of study, nationality and academic curriculum.
Application Fee: FREE!
TIMELINE FOR COMPETITION
Applications Open: 18 January 2025
Virtual Information Sessions: 5 February 2025, 1830-1930; or 17 February 2025, 1830-1930
Applications Deadline: 22 February 2025
Case Release: 2 March 2025
Design Thinking Bootcamp: 15-16 March 2025 (Day 1 Physical, Day 2 Virtual)
Pitching Finale: 22 March 2025
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