optiMize Challenge Overview
2025-2026
SIC Orientation
Workshop Resources
Slides will be posted after each workshop
Workshop 1
Social Innovation, Visioning and Mentorship
September 28, 2025
What’s included:
Slides on visioning, identities, stakeholder identification and overview of the SIC
Workshop 2
Problem and Stakeholder Identification & Exploration
October 5, 2025
What’s included:
Slides on stakeholder engagement and mentorship
Workshop 3
Value Propositions & Ideation
October 19, 2025
What’s included:
Slides on prototyping
Stakeholder Persona template
Whats Included
Needs and Leads
Workshop 4
Prototyping
November 23, 2025
What’s included:
Slides on Prototyping
Workshop 5
Pitch Preparation and Prototype Showcase
January 11, 2026
What’s included:
Slides on budgeting, preparing pitching, and prototyping
Budget Template (Competitor/Market Analysis template included)
Workshop 6
Storytelling and Pitching
January 25, 2026
What’s included:
Slides on storytelling (will be posted on workshop day!)
Additional Resources
Mentorship
Mentorship is a key component to a positive and successful experience. We have a vast network of mentors who are eager to assist you.
Logo Design
What’s included:
Slide deck on logo design basics from Valerie Le, optiMize Leadership - Design & Illustration
Value Propositions
What’s included:
Guide to creating your value proposition
More Resources
Whats Included:
Resources to help you with project and beyond!