Monday, 26 October 2009 @ 02:01Written by Brittany

project team:
Eric Addleman Brittany Wong Amberlie Denny Simon Kwok

project description:
A social media platform dedicated to creating greater political awareness and engagement for young adults in Canada --- A hard copy of the business plan will be provided at the presentation.

Activities to be completed by project team:
Business plan. Includes communication strategy Investor Presentation. Includes building community connections Interface design for websites. Includes branding strategy Web Development. Includes quotes NPO registration 6-8 month approval process, then application for charitable status. Includes establishing a Board of Directors Content building, Information and Research Partnerships in Community. Community network building Team and Volunteer base. Includes interviewing/building a blog team, video team, volunteers for various roles Sponsorship and Fund-raising

Activities to be completed by inov8 team:
Simon - web and interface design. Participants - Focus group and interviews.

Expected project cost:
3730.00

Pre-launch activities:
December 2008 - Presentation introducing the idea of the Politican to a Communications class May 2009 - Social issues dialogue and iscussion of political awareness through Inov8 competition June 2009 - solution proposal with Inov8 September 2009 - applied for non-profit status September 2009 - interviewed by CPAC for On the Bright Side September 2009 - Si2 Conference - SFU Inov8 October 2009 - Politican Presentation to Inov8 Committee

Launch activities:
Awaiting non-profit status and website development completion. Launch party activities/event will be setup following this.

Expected outcomes:
To develop an online community for youth and young adults to engage in a political dialogue and learn the basics of politics in Canada. To create a fully functional non-profit organization within one and a half years.