Mentors work one-on-one with student semi-finalists and finalists to help them impove their project proposals, and with winners during the implementation process.Mentors are matched with students teams based on areas of expertise, and meet in-person meeting with the team during the semi-finals and final rounds (March-April 2021).  If the team they mentor receives an award, mentors will need to commit to being available for periodic student mentoring (1-2 times per month) from May-November 2021. 

Coaches work directly with student teams at Idea Labs during the 2021-2021 academic year. Idea Labs are a workshop series designed to catalyze student-driven innovation. Within the Idea Labs coaches help guide aspiring student entrepreneurs by providing advice, knowledge, and direct feedback to the students.If you are interested in being a coach or mentor please click on the link below and select "Become a Mentor" and contact us at the Center for Peace and Commerce. 

In rounds one and two of the Social Innovation Challenge student projects are reviewed online by our community of qualified judges. Judges evaluate student projects and provide written feedback to student teams. Judges include experts from business, social sector, and academia with experience in social innovation and entrepreneurship. If you are interested in being considered to become judge please click on the link below and select "Become a Judge" and contact us at the Center for Peace and Commerce. 

SIC Student Ambassador Program is an initative to bridge potential applicants of the SIC with the Social Innovation Challenge. These Ambassadors will remain as faces of the SIC, helping the Center of Peace and Commerce promote, encourage and motivate students to bring thier ideas to reality.

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