Exploring Social Innovation (ESI) Program Overview

Innovate Across Cultures

Visit social enterprises and start-ups around Silicon Valley and San Francisco Discover America's diverse and multicultural social sector Learn from leaders and innovators in the U.S. and Asia	Unleash creativity through design-thinking Develop innovative approaches to address global and local issues Create effective solutions by understanding real user needs	Gain cross-cultural communication and presentation skills Share creative ideas with partner organizations in Asia and U.S. Join a network of young leaders creating positive social impact

Exploring Social Innovation brings together students from Japan and Stanford University to study social innovation and entrepreneurship in the San Francisco Bay Area. Students will meet with social entrepreneurs, visit innovative businesses and non-profit organizations, and work together to design creative project to address social issues.  After ESI, participants can share their ideas and prototypes with their local communities in Japan.

The next program will be held from March 17 to 29, 2013.