Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your idea to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand prize! Deadline to apply for The Woltemade Big Problem Challenge is Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
About the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
-Problem background: The Ohio River is one of the most polluted in the United States, and Lake Erie is also plagued by water-quality issues, including agricultural runoff, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and mercury. Despite significant efforts by government and non-profits, the Ohio River and Lake Erie continue to face grave challenges.
-Your challenge: Use entrepreneurial thinking to create a plan that could improve water quality in the Ohio River and/or Lake Erie.
-The prize: The Woltemade Center will offer a $3,000 grand prize to the individual or team that presents the all-around best solution at The Woltemade Big Problem Challenge.
-Deadline to Apply: Feb. 16, 2024. Competition Date: Feb. 29, 2024. For more information, visit Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Woltemade Center
Contact: Dana Tuohy at wcenter@owu.edu