Global Agents is the agency working with a vision to find lasting solutions to poverty in the world. In order to attain this goal, Global Agents partners with leaders and innovative projects that are focused to eradicate poverty from lives of poor people. The agency wishes to create a global network of leaders willing to work for the betterment of the poor people. The agency, with the help of its social ventures, raises funds and then utilizes these funds to catalyse the best ideas to accomplish its mission.
Global Agents has launched the 2011 Global Catalyst Initiative (GCI), continuing its search for some of the world’s most promising early stage, market-oriented ventures tackling global poverty. The goal of this program is to help take high-potential projects from pilot to proof of concept, working with entrepreneurs to improve their models and dramatically increase their ability to garner further support.
You are encouraged to apply this summer to be one of at least two groundbreaking projects to receive $40,000, active project support, and access to key advisors.
To be considered, applicants must fit the following criteria
- Global Agents to be a majority or significant early funder.
- The venture has been operational for no more than two years, and has an annual operating budget of under $150,000 USD.
- Projects are beyond the idea phase, having at least begun to pilot/test their idea.
- The organization is dedicated to monitoring and measuring their social impact.
- If applicable, local community has been closely involved in project development and implementation.
- You or a co-founder are prepared to work full time on your venture, with the ambition to have impact on a global scale
Selection process
- Submit application Form
- Follow up interview, where candidates may be asked to submit a more detailed project proposal
- Reference checks
- Agree to terms
Last date for submitting the applications is August 15, 2011.
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