About the Competition
Hanyang’s Social Venture Competition is part of Hanyang University Global Engagement (HUGE) initiative to provide student-led social innovation with training, networks and funding to enable them to change the world. The Social Venture Competition is held annually at the Seventeen Hearts Festival, named after the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 (SDGs), as a celebration of innovation and impact locally, nationally and internationally. Since its founding in 1939, Hanyang has been guided by its philosophy of “Love in Action”. In 2015, in the spirit of the founding philosophy, Hanyang established the Social Innovation Center as it endeavors to become a global leader in social innovation, tackling social problems by deploying effective and sustainable solutions. The Social Venture Competition is part of a larger ecosystem providing training, networks and funding for aspiring student entrepreneurs. We support students to try their ideas - to fail, to learn, to succeed. We provide a playground with loose structures for experimentation, connecting students to friends, mentors and professionals. We believe it is our responsibility to equip young people with the attitude, knowledge and skills to create their own future.
Rewards & Prizes
- Travel subsidies to teams coming from outside of Seoul
- Prize money (up to 3 million KRW)
- Additional follow-up funding from partners based on on eligibility
- 15 hours of training
- 1-on-1 presentation coaching
- Certificate of recognition for their contribution to the social sector
- Access to impact network in South Korea, and across
- Mentorship / incubation support in home country by Impact Partners (based on eligibility and availability)
- Exclusive invitation to future network events
- Showcase opportunity on Asia Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) website
- Relevant in-kind services / products from our partners (ex. skilled volunteer matching)
For information on eligibility, terms and conditions and the application, You can contact Zahin at Hanyang University’s Social Innovation Center by email at zahin@hanyang.ac.kr, by phone at +82 10 2002 6467 or by Kakao ID: zzzahin.