Singapore International Foundation

Judging Criteria for Proposals and Plans

Interested teams need to submit a 3-page write-up of an idea for a social enterprise as part of the application. Up to 6 teams will be selected for the programme.

Selected teams are expected to come to the programme prepared with a proposal of not more than 10 pages.

The 3-page write up and proposal will be judged on the following:

Originality/Innovativeness

• What is the uniqueness of the concept?
• How is your enterprse different from the other social enterprises?
• Are there any technology or special skill sets needed?

Feasibility (Business concept)

• What is the area of focus and why?
• What do you want to achieve? What outcomes are you looking for?
• Who are the beneficiaries?
• How are you going to engage the beneficiaries/community?
• What is the greatest motivation for any philanthropist/investor to adopt this project?

Sustainability (How do you ensure that the business is sustainable)

• What are the parameters to measure to ensure sustainability?
• What are the funding requirements?
• How much lead time do you require to execute the business idea?

Social Impact (The benefits and values that the community receive)

• What impact does it serve socially?
• What resources are currently available and required?
• How would you measure the impact/benefit to the society?
• What are the benchmarks to show that you are achieving your goals?