EVENT PROPOSAL Summary ◦ The event is a 2-3day competition for individuals aged 16 and up who are high school or college students in Nepal. The goal is to have 50-100 participants, and selection may be done through resume screening if applications exceed this number. Teams will compete to develop a venture on a given topic. The winner will receive $1,000, and they'll have to detail how they'll use the money and we will be devoting our resources to the winner as well. Panelists from companies like Microsoft and LinkedIn will participate, and Clark University will provide additional panelists and swag. Clark University may be the source of the $1,000 prize and is promoting its entrepreneurship track. Participants nearing the end of their educational programs are encouraged to apply for this track. A bank and an NGO will also sponsor the event. TOPIC DEVELOP INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY, ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES, MICROFINANCE OPPORTUNITIES, OR INNOVATIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN NEPAL. Clark University stands to gain significantly by sponsoring the entrepreneurship event in Nepal. Benefits include: 1. Enhanced Reputation: Shows the university's dedication to entrepreneurship and social impact, improving its standing locally and globally. 2. Networking: Allows the university to connect with key players in the banking, startup, and educational sectors for future collaborations. Benefits for Clark 3. Student Involvement: Offers a real-world platform for students to apply their skills, aiding their educational and entrepreneurial development. 4. Talent Recruitment: Helps the university identify and potentially recruit promising talent interested in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. 5. Research Collaboration: Opens opportunities for faculty to collaborate on research projects related to financial literacy and entrepreneurship. 6. Alumni Engagement: Creates a platform for alumni to get involved as judges, speakers, or mentors, thereby strengthening the alumni network. 7. Social Impact: Aligns with the university's mission of societal betterment and demonstrates its commitment to empowering individuals. Three sponsors: What we have secured Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Publicity/ keynote speakers on finance The Start up Nepal - Volunteers to conduct the event/ logistical management Nima Academy - Venue/studentconnections Funding for food What we are asking Funding for the cash prize Funding for promotion
