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Thunderbird Kicks Off $20,000 Sustainable Innovation Competition

Thunderbird Kicks Off $20,000 Sustainable Innovation Competition

Published 08-20-08

Submitted by Thunderbird School of Global Management

GLENDALE,AZ. - August 20, 2008 - Thunderbird School of Global Management's third annual Global Sustainable Innovation Summit opens early registration today. The global competition draws the brightest graduate-level students from top universities around the world, and requires students to develop sustainable and innovative business solutions to real-world challenges presented by sponsoring companies. The winning team receives a $20,000 prize and the title of "Global Champions of Sustainable Innovation." Last year, the challenge attracted 118 teams from 59 universities in 15 countries. The 2007 championship team was from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

Registration is open until noon Oct. 5 to accommodate university start dates around the world. Graduate students enrolled in master's level business programs can sign up and find information at http://www.sustainableinnovation.thunderbird.edu. Teams will be comprised of three to five students. Early registration ends noon Sept. 20 and is $100 per team. After noon Sept. 20 team registration will be $150.

The competition begins Oct. 6 with an online round of questions from sponsoring companies with a global focus seeking innovative solutions to their every-day business challenges. The top ten teams will emerge from the online round as finalists Oct. 22 and will be invited to travel to Thunderbird’s campus in Glendale, Ariz. to compete in the final round, Nov. 13 "“ 15.

Thunderbird’s Global Sustainable Innovation Summit builds upon the school’s efforts in global citizenship and its mission to educate global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide.

This year's sponsors and summit partners include Johnson & Johnson, APS, EcoLab, BillMatrix, Xerox, and Net Impact. Opportunities to participate as a sponsor are still available in three categories of silver, gold and platinum. Summit partners at negotiable amounts can sponsor a meal, a networking event, or provide other services. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please e-mail innovation@thunderbird.edu.

Opportunities to participate as a judge in the online round of the competition are available. To sign up as a judge and for judging selection and guidelines please visit http://www.sustainableinnovation.thunderbird.edu.


About Thunderbird

Founded in 1946, Thunderbird is the first and oldest graduate management school focused exclusively on global business. It is regarded as the world's leading institution in the education of global managers and has operations in the United States, Latin America, Asia and Europe, including Russia. Ranked No. 1 in international business by the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive 2007 Business School Survey, Thunderbird is dedicated to educating global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide. The school's programs facilitate the development of the global mindset, which is critical to managing effectively in different social, economic and political environments. More than 38,000 students have graduated from Thunderbird, and its alumni live and work in more www.thunderbird.edu.

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Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Founded in 1946, Thunderbird is the oldest graduate management school focused exclusively on global business. It is regarded as the world's leading institution in the education of global managers and has operations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Russia and Asia. Ranked No. 1 in international business by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and the Financial Times, Thunderbird is unique in that it is dedicated to the task of producing global leaders who contribute to sustainable prosperity worldwide. The schools curriculum is based on the principle that to do business on a global scale, executives must not only know the intricacies of business, but also understand the customs of other countries and be able to communicate with different cultures. More than 38,000 students have graduated from Thunderbird, and its alumni live and work in more than 140 countries.

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