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Our Mission

The S.E.VEN Fund encourages rigorous and innovative researchers to tackle the questions and unlock the potential of enterprise-based solutions to poverty.

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What Does SEVEN Stand For?What Does S.E.VEN Stand For?

Social Equity Venture Fund. The name is inspired by Michael Fairbank’s Framework of the "Seven Forms of Capital" and by the number seven, which has positive associations in various cultures around the world.

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You Can HelpHow Can You Contribute?

We need great ideas. S.E.VEN recognizes the best new enterprise-based solutions through Contests & Competitions. Awards or grants can help you take your dreams to the next level.

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Grants & Mini-Grants

S.E.VEN runs an RFP Grants Competition annually. Add your name to our database to be notified when we announce the 2008 Competition.

Mini-Grants are awarded throughout the year. Submit your idea now.

Contests & Competitions

S.E.VEN supports essay contests and other competitions for the purpose of identifying and supporting pioneers in the field of enterprise-based poverty solutions. Our goal is to stimulate interesting and innovative thinking. More

Conferences & Speaking Engagements

S.E.VEN staff members share the company's unique perspective on poverty at a number of conferences and events each year.

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