The StartingBloc Fellowship begins with the Institute for Social Innovation. The Institute is a five-day transformative experience during which young leaders learn to increase their impact, exponentially. The Institute curriculum includes a survey of social innovation, an innovative case-study competition and sessions with industry leaders.

Accepted Candidates enter the Institute with a common set of values. They believe that economic value creation and social value creation are complementary. They believe in making money and doing good.

Throughout the Institute, Candidates (students and young professionals ages 18-28) receive the training, education, and networks necessary to accelerate their careers in social impact. StartingBloc speakers lead interactive sessions that demonstrate how to blend social and economic impact.

The Institute curriculum includes modules on social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship (working within systems), cross sector partnerships and sustainability. Sessions are led by top academics, corporate innovators, social entrepreneurs, activists and government officials. The curriculum provides a fresh look at global issues. As an example, take a look at the agenda and speaker bios from our recent NY '11 Institute.

As part of the Institute, Candidates also participate in the Social Innovation Competition (SIC) during which they consult on a real social innovation case challenge for a company or organization. Following successful completion of the Institute, Candidates graduate into the Fellowship and join our existing network of 1500 Fellows around the world.

In 2012, the Institutes will bring together a total of 270 new Fellows in three separate cohorts: Los Angeles (90 Fellows), Boston (90 Fellows) and New York (90 Fellows).

Los Angeles Institute :: February 16 - 20, 2012
Boston Institute :: May 24 - 28, 2012
New York Institute :: August 2012

Applications for the BOS '12 Institute are now open!