On November 23^rd, ten aspiring social entrepreneurs will compete to win prizes worth over AED 150,000 at the Grand Finale of the Acumen for Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition 2013 (ASE 2013).

Launched by Dubai+Acumen, "ASE 2013” is a business plan competition addressing regional social issues. Dubai+Acumen is a volunteer-led group focused on promoting social entrepreneurship and creating a community of social change makers in the Emirates.  The finalists will be judged by a prominent group of business leaders and prize money sponsors include Venture 7 Capital and The Dow Chemical Company.

The finale is open to the public and interested attendees can learn more and rsvp here.