Disease Diagnostic Group from Case Western Reserve University received the Investor's Choice Award at the 2013 Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition Trade Show. It uses the low-cost Rapid Assessment of Malaria (RAM) device to provide a handheld diagnosis for malaria in one minute. Read more.

2013-14 GSEC SCHEDULE

GSEC supports students as they develop innovative business models that alleviate  poverty and empower the poor. Throughout the process – from application to the week-long GSEC – students receive expert guidance, refine their business skills, develop their networks, and gain access to new resources.

Applications open: August 2013. Stay connected with updates on Facebook.
Application deadline: November 12, 2013.
Application Review & Semi-finalist selection/invitation: November-December, 2013

  • Semi-finalist Dates:
    December 2013 – February 24, 2014    : Semi-finalist Teams paired and work with mentors
  • January, 2014: Semi-finalist team documents due (draft business plan, final one page executive summary)
  • February, 2014: Semi-finalist team  final materials due (full business plan, one overview PPT slide)
  • GSEC Week 2014: February 24 – February 28:  All semi-finalist teams travel to Seattle for a week of competition events, including coaching, semi-finals, finals, a celebration dinner, and more events to network and interact with members of the University's and Seattle's vibrant community.



Jorsey Ashbel FarmsGSEC awards $39,000 for top social businesses
Jorsey Ashbel Farms turn mango seeds into livestock feed, which makes protein-based food less expensive and more accessible. See all 2013 winners.
Social Innovation Video
Get inspired by the Global Social Entrepeneurship Competition in a short video with international students and leaders like Bill Gates, Sr.


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