The UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge, powered by Innovation Works and funded by the BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, creates cross-sector partnerships to solve some of our community’s most pressing problems.
learn moreThe UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge, administered by Innovation Works and fully funded by the BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, will return for its sixth cycle to bridge the gap between the nonprofit and entrepreneurial communities and increase the number of impactful technology-based solutions targeted to critical social challenges.
For 2023, the UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge will focus on technologies supporting racial equity, economic justice, and sustainability while also strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion among entrepreneurs and businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania’s tech ecosystem.
The 2023 UpPrize Good Vibes event will be held at Innovation Works, 2 Allegheny Center, Nova Tower 2, Suite 100
When
July 20, 2023
Time
6:00 PM
Important Information
BNY Mellon requires all guests and visitors to be vaccinated in order to enter our offices. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will not be required. Masks are optional.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
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Since its launch in 2015, the UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge has allocated more than $ 2.8 million in investments, grants, and technical assistance. The 2023 cycle will continue the mission of supporting impactful technology that improves nonprofit service delivery and the lives and experiences of people in the region. UpPrize applications will be accepted until June 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Are you an innovative entrepreneur with a passion for change? Do you have a solution that could provide racial and economic equity and sustainability to our neighbors in southwestern Pennsylvania?
What is the issue that the business is attempting to address and why? How do you envision your business solving an issue of racial or economic injustice?
Will the service or product benefit marginalized communities? What area will this service be delivered?
Outline the desired impact if funded?
Clarify the need for your product or service. Are there any competitors doing similar work? What makes your business innovative and unique?
Is the applicant an LLC, sole proprietor, or non-profit organization(501c3 designation) or have a fiscal sponsor?
Does this team have the skill sets and capacity to bring this idea to fruition or to scale?
Has the applicant identified potential partners?
Has the applicant researched or developed revenue models? What are the plans for future partnerships and employee growth?
How does this product use technology to provide an innovative solution?
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