2021 Fulphil Chabot Idea Challenge
Applications Due December 3rd 11:59 pm PST
Have a business idea that can make an impact on your community?
What is the Fulphil Chabot Idea Challenge?
Fulphil is very excited to be partnering with Chabot College in hosting our Idea Challenge!
We are challenging youth to address challenges that face their communities and the world! At Fulphil, we believe impact comes in all shapes and sizes that the people closest to the problems are closest to the solutions. We are launching this challenge in hopes of inspiring youth to get innovative and create meaningful entrepreneurial solutions for humanity and the planet.
The Fulphil Chabot Idea Challenge will be hosted online and will require the submission of a one pager application and answering a few short questions.
This will be the opportunity for our students to broadcast their next big ideas in the making to the rest of the world, meet VIP speakers and mentors, and mingle with fellow peers.
Eligibility: Who can compete?
Any student in an Eden ROP school can compete as a solo founder or invite up to 2 friends to join you as co-founders.
Awards
Students will be competing for 2 categories: (1) Social Impact and (2) Innovation. Each of these categories will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalist.
Our esteemed keynote speaker on December 10th:
3x TEDx Speaker, Author & Artist, LeRon Barton!
Important Dates
Application released
November 16th, 2021
Genral Application due
December 3rd, 2021, 11:59 pm PST
This will include a one-pager business plan
Semifinalists Announced
December 6th at 5 pm PST
5 Semifinalists per school will begin creating 2 minute video pitch on submission. Link for submissions will be sent out for submissions by 12/6 and submissions will be due 12/9 8am PST.
Semfinal Judging Round
December 10th
Semifinalists attend a 2 minute Q/A session with judges from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm PST
Crowd Prize Selection Process
December 13th - December 16th
A recording of following will be available in a pre-recorded format for all classes (~2 hours total viewing time): (1) all semifinal pitches , (2) their corresponding Q&A, and, (3) the keynote speaker session. All students will vote on their top pick for the Crowd Prize Award (all votes must be submitted by Thursday morning) . Link for voting and further instructions will be sent out by Monday 12/13.
Awards Ceremony
December 17th
Live streamed awards ceremony & results announced (time TBA by Monday 12/13)
What do I need for my application?
First, students will submit their via Dropbox, which will be distributed to their schools/teachers. For this round, students will be required to complete the following:
One-Pager Business Plan: Use this template.
How will submissions be judged?
The initial screening for pitches will be judged by top entrepreneurs, VCs, and corporate executives across the country based on the following criteria:
Social Impact: Does your business make a positive difference in the world for humanity or the planet?
Business model: Show us that you’ve done thorough research and due diligence on the problem you’ve chosen to solve!
Feasibility: How easy would it be to implement your solution?
Storytelling & Originality: We want to hear your why. Help us understand why you chose this big idea
Bonus points to consider (recommended but not required):
Design of your one-pager submission
What will your impact contribute to?
