Do you have an original idea that will strengthen Canada's conservative movement?  A website that needs to be launched?  A study that needs to be written? A training module that needs to be developed?

Then submit a proposal for the Democracy Challenge, and put your best ideas to the test! 

The Manning Centre is pleased to announce the inaugural Democracy Challenge to be held at the 2010 Manning Networking Conference!

We invite you to submit a proposal, not to exceed 5 pages, for a political innovation or idea that could be used to strengthen the conservative movement in one of the following areas:

• Activism and Networking
• Ideas and Intellectual Capital
• Communication
• Investment
• Training

Styled after the popular television program, the 'Dragons' Den', up to 5 finalists will be selected to appear before a panel of judges at the 2010 Manning Networking Conference.  The winning proposal will be offered a $10,000 grant to put their proposal into practice! 

Proposals will be judged based on their merit, cost-effectiveness and applicability.  A good proposal will not only include a good idea, but also a detailed budget and business plan.  Submissions will remain the intellectual property of the applicant.

All submissions must be sent to Peter Andreasen no later than February 15, 2010, by 5pm Mountain Time.  Contestants must be 18 years of age or older.

For more information on the Manning Networking Conference, or to register Click Here!