Haas Social Venture Business Plan Competition

February 7: Executive summary submission and screening
March 7: Full plan submission and selection of finalists
April 7-8: Finalist pitches and awards ceremony

FACT SHEET

A national business plan competition that serves as a catalyst for
entrepreneurs to bring their socially responsible business ideas to life

WHAT	A business plan competition to promote the development of ventures that weave together business tools with innovative solutions to social and environmental problems. Finalists will pitch their plans to a judging panel of corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, social venture capitalists, and venture philanthropists. Winners will receive a substantial cash prize.
WHY	To challenge conventional business solutions to pressing social and environmental concerns; To inspire business school students and alumni to innovate and apply socially conscious business practices; and To encourage investors to support new mission-driven business ventures that simultaneously promote social responsibility and profitability.
WHERE	Finalists will convene at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, for the final round and awarding of prizes.
WHEN	The competition will involve three rounds in the spring of 2000: February 7: Executive summary submission and screening March 7: Full plan submission and selection of finalists April 7-8: Finalist pitches and awards ceremony
WHO	We welcome entries from teams across the country. Your plan must be for a profitable business, but it can be run by a non-profit. Each team must include at least one current MBA student. Plans must include the following: Socially responsible mission Innovative approach Quantifiable societal impact
HOW	Stay tuned for more detailed instructions, resources, and FAQs at www.haas.berkeley.edu/groups/socialventure