The document outlines the guiding principles and goals of the semi-finalist fellowship for social entrepreneurship at Brown University, emphasizing collaboration, generosity, and the importance of mentorship. It details the structure and process of the Dell Social Innovation Competition, which includes idea submissions, mentorship, and eventual selection of finalists. The fellowship aims to create a supportive peer community, develop individual skills for successful venture management, and evaluate the program's effectiveness through specific metrics.

1. SEMI-FINALIST FELLOWSHIP ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPSocial Innovation Institute, Brown University

2. Guiding Principles and BeliefsCollaboration The magnitude of social challenges in communities require that we share ideas and support each others’ efforts. Generosity Social entrepreneurship is based on a culture of generosity. This principle is evident in the proliferation of open sourcing in the social and private sector.Peer Critique Peers are a rich source of expertise, insights, and connections that advance our work.Mentoring Students have the desire and passion to engage in social change work but need mentoring and resources to guide and support their efforts.

3. Guiding Principles and Beliefs (cont’d) Context Innovation requires deep knowledge & experience about the full context of existing social challenges including how existing solutions are/are not addressing them.Client Focused Communities possess deep, rich knowledge about the root causes of their challenges and are a rich source of innovative ideas.Strong Design Projects should be designed from the beginning with a clear sense of the impact on recipients and respect for community resources

4. Peer CritiqueAboutThe Peer Critique is a forum for student entrepreneurs to seek feedback from other students, faculty, alumni, and experienced professionals/entrepreneurs. Peer Critique is founded on the notion that the most useful ideas and suggestions often come from people who have been in or are currently in similar positions. Meeting around a common table, the participants generously and respectfully share their questions, advice, networks and encouragement in a spirit of collegial collaboration. The Critique: Advance Preparation – project update, discussion questions

5. Presenter – Begins with 5 minute introduction

6. Critique – Questions, Suggestions & Connections

7. Approach – Facilitator, Note keeper, Active Listening, Safe Space Dell Social Innovation Competition (DSIC)Rewards students with the most innovative ideas to solve a social or environmental problem anywhere in the world.The Process:Round 1: Idea ConceptsStudents post ideas onlineParticipating students vote and comment on ideasRound 2: Semi-Finals100 Semi-Finalists announced March 1Semi-Finalists paired with mentors to receive advice on their planSemi-Finalists submit detailed venture plan on April 1Round 3:Finals5 Finalists announced on April 1520 Semi-Finalists announced for DSIC-Semi-Finalist Fellowship Program at Brown UniversityFinalists flown to Austin, TX for Finalist Weekend, May 13-15 Awards are made on April 16.

8. Goals of DSIC Semi-Finalist FellowshipCommunity: Create a vibrant peer community among the Fellows

9. Individual skills: Develop the knowledge and skills to design, launch and manage successful ventures.

10. Idea Development

11. Personal & Leadership Skills