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Legatum Center announces seed grants for MIT students

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MIT undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for up to $2,000 in funding to support projects investigating the development of for-profit businesses in low-income countries during the 2008-2009 IAP session.

Announcing: Legatum Center IAP Seed Grants

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who is interested in the role of the private sector in the developing world?

Have an idea for a business that you think can make a difference?

Apply now for a seed grant from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT and turn these ideas into reality.

 Grants are distributed through a competitive selection process that takes into account the viability and impact of each project proposal. Seed grant applications must be submitted online by 1pm EST on November 21.

For complete seed grant application instructions, and to learn more about the Legatum Center, please visit our website: http://legatum.mit.edu/grant

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