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Makeweekend Impact

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What is it about ?

Do you want to make an impact on 1 million or more Malaysian lives?

At Makeweekend Impact, we aim to do exactly that.

Makeweekend Impact is where inspiring individuals gather to create and build innovative solutions to pressing social problems. This time around, we’re looking for ideas that could make a positive change on 1 million Malaysian lives.

In just 48 hours, we will mould your initial ideas and turn them into validated and ultimately, executable social projects.

What you can look forward to ?

Meet up with great like minded people
You’ll be given the chance to pitch your vision to the crowd and get like-minded individuals to be a part of your team!

Don’t have an idea but you’re interested in being part of something revolutionary? We need you too. You’ll get the chance to work with experienced people in the project teams and have the opportunity to learn about and explore the world of social enterprising.

Move your project to the next step
Move your project from ideation to your very own validated business venture. We’ll have a panel of mentors from various different fields to provide you with expert advice and share some best practises.

Meet potential funders
You’ll  have the chance to connect and pitch to potential funders such as foundations and CSR organisations.

Program Structure

 Day 1
 09.00am – Registration & breakfast
09.30am – Introduction talk
10.30am – Team formation & Ice breaking
11.00am – Mini brainstorming
11.15am – Exponential Ideas
 01.00pm – Lunch
 01.45pm – Social Business Model Canvas
04.00pm – Tea Break + Energiser
04.45pm – Riskiest Assumptions

 

Day 2
 09.00am – Check in & Registration
 10.00am – Storytelling Prototype Talk
 11.00am – Impact measuring
11.45pm – Validation planning
01.00pm – Lunch
 02.00pm – Project Validation
04.00pm – Pitching to potential funders
04.40pm – Tea Break
05.00pm – Pitching session
06.30pm – Prize giving

 

Who should come and what you need ?

We need the most driven and innovative Malaysian minds, from any background. If you think you’ve got an idea that can impact the lives of 1 million Malaysians, come over and show the world your vision.

If you don’t have an idea but  passionate about making a positive change in society, this could be your starting point. Join a project team and help bring a social innovation to life.

This is YOUR chance to make an impact.

What  would you need to bring? Yourself! That’s it. We need you, your minds and your ideas. All other materials and resources will be provided FREE OF CHARGE.

When and where ?

When : 19th April & 20th April

Where : Taylors University Lakeside Campus
No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia.

How do we join

All you need to do is secure your spot and register now. We can’t wait to see you there !