Google Impact Challenge Kenya - Frequently Asked Questions
CRITERIA
Applications for the Google Impact Challenge are now closed. We rated allapplications based on these criteria:
Community Impact:​ Does the proposed project create economic opportunity inKenya? Does it improve the lives of people in our country?
Innovation​: Does the project present unexpected solutions to unmet needs?
Reach​: Does it have the potential to scale directly or to serve as a model for othercommunities? Will its scope grow over time?
Feasibility​: Is the project plan (or business plan) well thought-out, and the teamwell-equipped to execute on it?"PROCESSWas every application reviewed?
Yes, we reviewed all eligible applications that we received before selecting the 12finalists.
Who are the judges?
See our panel of judges ​here​. The judges were selected based on their demonstrated
commitment to social impact and their ability to rally public support for the best
ideas.
How were the entries evaluated?
All eligible applications were reviewed by a team at Google. Applications wereevaluated based on the Challenge ​Rules​ and criteria. 12 Google Impact Challenge
finalists were selected and invited to pitch their project to a panel of judges. A totalof four GIC winners will be chosen: three winners will be selected by the panel ofjudges and one winner will be selected through a public vote.
Who are the judges?
See our panel of judges ​here​. The judges are selected based on both theirdemonstrated commitment to improving their communities and their ability to rally
public support for the best ideas.
Was every single application be reviewed?
Yes, we individually reviewed all eligible applications received.

What if a judge has an affiliation with an organization selected as a finalist?
We ask judges not to be involved in scoring applications from any organization they
are personally affiliated with (for example, if a judge or their family member are on
the board of the organization). The application's score will be determined only by theremaining judges.
ABOUT
What is the Google Impact Challenge Kenya?
The Google Impact Challenge Kenya was an open invitation to nonprofits, social
enterprises and businesses in Kenya to share their vision for innovative ways tomake our community stronger and create social impact, with a specific focus on
increasing economic opportunity. We called on the public to vote from among 12
selected finalists for the project they believed will have the greatest potential for
impact in the community. Winning organizations receive grant funding and Google
training to help turn their ideas into reality.
Why is Google hosting the Google Impact Challenge in Kenya?
Google is proud to have a presence in Kenya and our teams have been inspired by
the exceptional work taking place throughout the country. The Google Impact
Challenge is about fueling innovation to support our community and amplifying theimpactful work of local nonprofits and businesses.
Will there be a Google Impact Challenge next year?
Google.org and the Google Impact Challenge support nonprofits and social
enterprises around the globe. There won't be a Google Impact Challenge in Kenya
next year, but stay tuned for future challenges, or challenges in other countries.
Where can I read a full copy of the rules?
You can find the rules h​ ere​.
What if I still have questions?
Please contact us at africa-impact-challenge@google.com.