Dell Social Innovation Challenge
| More than just a competition, we are a community of support for global social entrepreneurship Every great business starts with an idea. Dell itself was founded in a dorm room more than 25 years ago. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and we are committed to fostering that spirit in others. In partnership with The University of Texas, the Dell Social Innovation Challenge invites college students around the world to enter their transformative ideas for solving social problems. In doing so, the participants have a chance to win $50,000 to advance their project, while partnering with Dell mentors to gain critical business knowledge and skills. Beyond the competition, the Dell Social Innovation Challenge also offers a strong community of support. Inspiring and equipping student social entrepreneurs is one of the four key focus areas of our corporate giving program. The Dell Social Innovation Challenge is also our way to support institutions, such as The University of Texas, that are pioneering a new model of engaged education, so that social entrepreneurship grows stronger as a purpose-driven way of doing business for the greater good. |  |
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 | The Dell Social Innovation Challenge Collaboration and community make this program different from any other of its kind. Learn about the program and how we're developing it with the goal of being the largest and most prestigious global competition for student social entrepreneurs. Read More |
 | 2011 Dell Social Innovation Challenge Winner: TakaTaka Solutions The brainchild of Daniel Paffenholz, TakaTaka Solutions is creating a cleaner, healthier community by providing affordable and environmentally responsible waste management services to Nairobi residents. Read More |
 | 2010 Dell Social Innovation Challenge Winner: Shining Hope for Communities Developed by Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner, Shining Hope for Communities combats poverty and gender inequality by linking tuition-free schools for girls to essential social services in Kenya's Kibera slum. Read More |
 | 2009 Dell Social Innovation Challenge Winner: Gardens for Health Emma Clippinger and Emily Morell created Gardens for Health to help people living with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda to improve their nutrition, health and treatment through sustainable agriculture. Read More |
 | 2008 Dell Social Innovation Challenge Winner: Husk Power Systems Manoj Sinha launched Husk Power Systems to provide power to tens of thousands in rural India in an affordable, scalable and environmentally friendly manner. Read More |
