2009 Global Social Benefit Incubator Summary Business Plan Presentations August 27, 2009

Please join Santa Clara University’s Center for Science, Technology, and Society for business plan presentations by the 2009 Global Social Benefit Incubator social entrepreneurs from around the world. The Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™) program at Santa Clara University enables proof of concept social ventures that serve the base of the pyramid to become sustainable at scale. It combines classroom instruction in finance, market creation, organizational development, and business planning with case studies, best practices and, most importantly, carefully matched Silicon Valley mentors. The invited entrepreneurs have demonstrated that their innovations can have a significant impact on alleviating poverty and empowering human development in the most adverse circumstances around the world.

Living and learning together, GSBI participants develop practical know-how and a true sense of community. At the August 27 summary business plan presentations, you will see how the unique GSBI learning environment contribute to the innovative adaptation of technology and models of social change, in combination with validated business plans, to accelerate the potential for social entrepreneurship to benefit all of humanity. We know you will be inspired by the work of the 2009 Global Social Benefit Incubator class and the promise of their innovative business plans.

To reserve a place at this event, please click on the link below and fill out the form.

For further information call the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, Santa Clara University, (408) 551-6027, or email sdale@ scu.edu. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call the Center or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY-California Relay) at least 48 hours prior to the event.

Official Website: http://www.scu.edu/sts/gsbi/presentations09/