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?
Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused on brainstorming and building a basic business plan. The workshop will be held Jan. 30 in Corns 203 from noon-1 p.m. Lunch is provided and registration is required. Click here to register by Jan. 29.
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 prize to the team that presents the all-around best solution at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge on Feb. 29, 2024.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Woltemade Center
Contact: Dana Tuohy at ddtuohy@owu.edu