Price: $199 Members; $375 Non-Members

Day 1: Understanding Social Entrepreneurship

Morning Session:

Welcome and Introduction

Icebreaker Activity

Overview of Social Entrepreneurship

Key Concepts and Definitions

Afternoon Session:

Historical Perspectives on Social Entrepreneurship

Case Studies of Successful Social Enterprises

Identifying Social Problems and Needs

Day 2: The Business of Social Entrepreneurship

Morning Session:

Business Models for Social Enterprises

Revenue Generation Strategies

Impact Measurement and Metrics

Afternoon Session:

Legal Structures for Social Enterprises

Funding Sources and Fundraising

Guest Speaker: TBA

Day 3: Developing a Social Enterprise Idea

Morning Session:

Idea Generation Techniques

Identifying Target Audiences and Beneficiaries

Defining Your Social Impact

Afternoon Session:

Market Research and Validation

Value Proposition and Unique Selling Points

Group Activity: Pitching Social Enterprise Ideas

Day 4: Building a Sustainable Social Enterprise

Morning Session:

Business Planning and Strategy

Building a Team and Partnerships

Risk Management and Sustainability

Afternoon Session:

Ethical Considerations in Social Entrepreneurship

Pitch Development Workshop

Final Pitch Presentation and Feedback

Price: $99 Members; $175 Non-Members

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Networking

Welcome attendees, provide name tags, and encourage networking among participants.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks

Welcome participants and introduce the goals of the lab.

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Session 1 – Understanding Funding Options

Overview of different funding sources (e.g., grants, loans, investors).

Guest speakers from successful entrepreneurs sharing their funding journey.

Q&A session.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 2 – Building a Strong Business Plan

Importance of a solid business plan.

Workshop on creating an effective business plan.

Case studies and group discussions.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

Networking opportunities during lunch.

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Session 3 – Financial Management and Budgeting

Budgeting basics for businesses.

Financial management tips.

Interactive exercise on budgeting.

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Break

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Session 4 – Pitching and Investor Relations

Crafting an effective pitch.

Role-play exercises for pitching to investors.

Tips for building investor relationships.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Recap of key takeaways.

Information on ongoing resources and support.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking Reception

Price: $199 Members; $375 Non-Members

Day 1: Business Foundations and Strategy

• Morning Session:
  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Icebreaker and Networking
  • Setting Expectations and Goals
• Mid-Morning Session:
  • Identifying Business Goals and Vision
  • Market Analysis and Target Audience
• Lunch:
  • Networking Lunch with Mentors
• Afternoon Session:
  • Business Planning and Strategy Development
  • Legal and Financial Basics for Scaling

Day 2: Marketing and Branding

• Morning Session:
  • Building a Strong Brand Identity
  • Effective Marketing Strategies
• Mid-Morning Session:
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation and Promotion
• Lunch:
  • Panel Discussion
• Afternoon Session:
  • Digital Marketing Tools and Analytics
  • Developing a Marketing Plan

Day 3: Operations and Scaling

• Morning Session:
  • Scalable Business Models
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
• Mid-Morning Session:
  • Technology and Automation
  • Customer Relationship Management
• Lunch:
  • Roundtable Discussions on Scaling Challenges
• Afternoon Session:
  • Access to Funding and Financing
  • Building a Growth Team

Day 4: Pitching and Investment

• Morning Session:
  • Crafting a Compelling Pitch
  • Pitch Practice and Feedback
• Mid-Morning Session:
  • Investor Relations and Due Diligence
  • Pitch Deck Design
• Lunch:
  • Networking Lunch with Potential Investors
• Afternoon Session:
  • Pitch Competition
  • Awards and Closing Ceremony