Social Innovation Camp Asia Coming To Hong Kong

July 25, 2013 by Martina Arroyo-Burton

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Every creation begins with an idea, and sometimes not a very clear one.

That initial spark of insight can lead to great inventions and possibly change the world, but more often than not, is left to deteriorate inside the minds of great thinkers. Fear, lack of resources, and a deficiency in skill leave many ideas unfulfilled. But Social Innovation Camp Asia is here to change that.

Sponsored by Softlayer, Bonza Pie and yours truly, StartupsHK, Social Innovation Camp Asia will be arriving in Hong Kong from the 27th-29th of September. Bringing together technology gurus with those who have a social itch to scratch, this weekend event will spark creations of web-based solutions to social problems in our modern society.

Mentors with impressive skills, like Andres Valera, So-Young and Raiyo Nariman will be available to guide the development process.  SICA is also teaming up with UNDP Global Centre for Public Service, picking one of the six ideas to focus on the improvement of public services. Given 48 hours to transform a concept into a working software, the competition is fierce, but the end result is rewarding.

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Last year’s event in Malaysia marked the beginning of SICA and was extremely successful, capping ThatApp—a web based game that educates young people about sex—with the winning crown. They received funds from Softlayer, free membership at Hub Singapore, mentoring advice, hours of administrative outsourcing services and much more! A host of sponsors ranging from e27, myHarapan and Leotech were involved, and a various crowd of participants from sixteen countries tried their hands at improving the conditions of their environment.

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Idea submissions are being accepted from now until the 30th of August, 2013. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to enter, with six final concepts selected to enter the weekend camp. The web has dramatically changed the way we interact with each other—why not use it to make a significant difference in our community?

Submit Your Idea

Learn More About Social Interaction Camp Asia

Learn More About UNDP Global Center for Public Service

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