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Through Social Innovation, United Way of Central Indiana works to accelerate new ideas that lead to better outcomes for our community. UWCI’s (United Way of Central Indiana) Propel is a pitch fest designed to highlight and fund new ideas for addressing challenges in Central Indiana. Apply for an opportunity to step on stage and pitch your idea to generate better outcomes in Central Indiana through innovation.

We invite you to tell us about your organization and innovation by sending us a short video about a new initiative or an initiative your organization would like to expand. Propel is open to all 501(c)3 organizations serving clients in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, or Putnam counties. 

Deadline: February 28, 2025

A pitch is an invitation to have an intriguing conversation. This is your opportunity to tell us about your vision for helping Central Indiana neighbors thrive. United Way's Social Innovation strategy engages around new approaches to help communities advance and provide new opportunities for those who need them most. 
If selected, a representative from your organization must be available to pitch in person on May 8th at 6pm at Salesforce Tower - Ohana Floor


There is an info session with Q&A on February 12th, register using this link.


Did you miss it? Catch the recording here.

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  • Start with Why - Identify the challenge your innovation is addressing, and the population affected.
  • Tell us your Innovation - Explain how your initiative provides opportunities to the affected population and your intended outcomes.
  • Why is this innovative - Why is your proposal or initiative innovative? What is different about the approach your organization is taking to address this challenge?

Give us your best pitch on video
  • 5 min max. 
  • Does not have to be professionally edited. 
  • For filming tips for making your video Click Here

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If you are having trouble uploading, email your video, link or inquiry to socialinnovationfund@uwci.org

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