About the Competition
The Social Impact Entrepreneurship Competition is rooted in the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, meaning "repair the world." It brings together Stanford students committed to developing meaningful solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
From nonprofits and social enterprises to tech solutions and creative impact models, the competition supports a wide range of ideas aimed at improving lives and strengthening communities.
Past projects have addressed issues such as food access, refugee support, mental health, environmental sustainability, and efforts to reduce hate and build bridges across communities.
While this year’s competition has concluded, we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of innovators in 2027. More information will be shared in the fall.
Prizes!
Funding
The winning venture was awarded
$30,000
in prize funds for their business
Mentorship
The winning venture was awarded a 60-minute Zoom conversation with
Daniel Lubetzky (JD '93)
Founder of KIND Snacks and Builders
and Shark on ABC's Shark Tank
Mentorship
Participants in this year’s competition were matched with industry mentors offering valuable experience across a range of fields, including startup founders, business lawyers, real estate experts, nonprofit leaders, and more.
Mentorship was offered on a first-come, first-served basis to support students as they developed and refined their ideas.
Mentorship opportunities will return with the next competition cycle in 2027. More details will be shared in the fall.
Our Judges
Our judges represent a broad spectrum of expertise, including founding capital investment firms, overseeing the finances of multibillion-dollar startups, and creating social entrepreneurship labs.
