Calling all Indian social entrepreneurs: apply for the Google Impact Challenge
On
the eve of India’s Independence Day, we’re celebrating the spirit of
creativity and entrepreneurship of the world’s largest democracy by
spotlighting the best local nonprofits that are using technology to make
the world better.
Today
we’re launching the Google Impact Challenge in India, inviting Indian
nonprofits to tell us how they’d use technology to improve people’s
lives. At the end of the challenge, four nonprofits will each receive a
Rs 3 crore (around $500,000) Global Impact Award and technical
assistance from Google to bring their projects to life.
Get started on your application today: registered Indian nonprofits can apply online until September 5 at g.co/indiachallenge.
Googlers from India, and around the world, will review applications and
announce the 10 best projects on October 21. You can learn more about
the top 10 finalists then, and cast a vote for who you think should
receive the Fan Favorite award.
On
October 31, I’ll join Ram Shriram, Jacquelline Fuller, Anu Aga and
Jayant Sinha in Delhi to hear the 10 finalists pitch live. As judges,
we’ll select three awardees based on their potential impact, scalability
and ingenuity. We’ll also announce the winner of the Fan Favorite,
according to your vote.
Growing
up in India, I’ve seen firsthand the vibrancy and innovativeness of
India’s social entrepreneurs. I’m excited to see their projects and
support their ideas for how to use technology and Rs 3 crores to change
the world.
REFERENCE: Nikesh Arora, Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer
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