$30,000 for women-led ventures using technology for economic impact
TThe Zahn Center presents the Standard Chartered Women Entrepreneurs Prize, a new competition for City College students, faculty and staff to create economic opportunity through technology. Through this competition, women-led teams are encouraged to develop ventures that address challenges around job growth, finance, e-commerce, markets and the global economy.
Compete for a $30,000 grand prize and one of 6 semi-finalist spots in the Standard Chartered Technology Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs at the Zahn Innovation Center. Semi-finalist teams in the competition receive seed funding for their businesses and access to exclusive programming and resources, including exposure to a new mentorship network featuring female New York City tech leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.
The collaboration between Standard Chartered and the Zahn Center was launched in 2014 to foster a community of women entrepreneurs at City College who leverage technology for economic impact. In the spirit of Standard Chartered’s brand promise, Here for good, the incubator aims to provide support, guidance, and resources that early-stage women-led startups need to grow into successful businesses that bring economic growth to New York City and beyond.
Pitch us your ideas that leverage technology to address an economic need. Your ventures can include services or products used by consumers, small businesses – even students!
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. GOOD LUCK!
Here are a few examples of how technology can be used for economic impact:
An app that connects individuals to job opportunities
An e-commerce site that sources products to drive economic development in a particular region
An online platform that allows consumers to connect with local businesses
An SMS mobile texting service that helps students track loan payments and manage bills
A mobile banking solution for individuals in low and middle-income countries
A crowd-sourced currency exchange app to find the best exchange rate with the lowest fee
A financial planning or banking application that helps customers manage their money
A gaming social platform that helps individuals or small businesses set and reach financial goals
October 2: Application period opens
October 30: Info Session 1, NAC 1/203, 12:30-1:45pm
November 11: Women Entrepreneurs Workshop, NAC Ballroom, 12:30-1:45pm
November 13: Info Session 2, NAC 1/203, 12:30-1:45pm
December 1, 11:59pm: Submission deadline
December 15: Semi-finalist teams announced
January 29: Bootcamp for semi-finalists kicks off
April 23: Final Pitch Event and Grand Prize Winner announced
