NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

Think
differently
Problems to Possibilities (P2P) is a program that challenges students to think differently about entrepreneurship and change-making.
Hosted by North Dakota State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, P2P leverages systems-thinking and local networks to drive social, environmental, and economic progress.
Probe a problem.
Map its system.
Pitch your solution.

How it works
1st Place
Awarded the P2P Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship!
Each team member will receive a $2,500 scholarship for the spring semester and will join the Possibility Fellowship to develop their social enterprise with the chance to advance to a national competition sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship.
2nd Place
Awarded and split between team members: $2,100​
3rd Place
Awarded and split between team members: $1,200
Additional Prizes
Awarded and split between team members:
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Poster board winner: $600
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Excellence in Story Telling: $600
How to Participate
Attend the "Welcome to P2P Meeting"
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Memorial Union, Nueta Room
Details: This meeting is open to any and all NDSU students interested in participating in Problems to Possibilities. Come learn how the program works, meet potential teammates, and explore big ideas! Whether you're arriving with a team (no more than three students per team), plan to work independently or are looking to join a team, this is your chance to get connected and start building something impactful. An RSVP is encouraged but not required to attend.
Email jennifer.schillinger@ndsu.edu with questions.

Community
Partners
Community Partners are P2P's guiding stars.
Community Partners are invited to submit a social, environmental, or economic challenge they would like a P2P team to address. If their challenge is selected, Community Partners provide insight and support as their team develops their project scope, solution landscape, and competition pitch.
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Why we need you
Students are an underutilized source of talent. P2P aims to cultivate and showcase this talent in a relevant and meaningful way to our local community. Our world has wicked problems, but P2P believes that change starts here. You can be the source and catalyst for this change.
What's in it for you
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An exceptional group of students might uncover a new way to advance your organization's efforts.
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You're invited to participate in P2P workshops led by career professionals covering topics like leadership, project management, and systems thinking.
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Increase your organization's visibility and share your mission with the community and potential funders.
Key
Dates
August
Aug 18
RSVP for Welcome Meeting opens
November
Nov. 18
Workshop
December
Dec. 1
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Poster Presentation Due
September
Sept. 16
Welcome to P2P Meeting​
October
Oct. 21
Workshop
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Dec. 8
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Competition