We are excited to announce the semi-finalists for Nestl's 2018 Creating Shared Value Prize.

From over 1000 entries, 56 applicants have now been shortlisted. Working in countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, they each seek to resolve an expanding demand completely nutrition, secure water and economic possibilities.

The Prize - established eight years back - supports social business owners dealing with the world's most significant issues in nutrition, water and rural development. Champions receive vital financing to scale up their campaigns and make a lasting impact on peoples lives.

For this year's reward Nestl is partnering with Ashoka, the world's leading network of systems-changing social entrepreneurs. With each other they are seeking the following big social innovation that will develop one of the most value and make one of the most distinction to today's society.

5 finalists will certainly be preferred to pitch their concepts at the 2018 Creating Shared Worth Forum in Brazil. The winner will certainly be introduced on 16 March and get rewards totalling CHF 500,000 in order to help develop their campaign.

Follow the pitches and victor news reside on Facebook on 16 March.

For more details and to explore this year's entrances, check out www.changemakers.com/creatingsharedvalue

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The prize is also supported by the Henri@Nestl open innovation platform.