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    • About usFind out what Sandbox is all about.
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    • Who should apply?Membership criteria.
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  • Sandbox Global Summit
    • Sandbox Global SummitLisbon, January 20-22, 2012
    • ProgramWhy, what, where & when.
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    • Sandbox Global Summit FAQMore information about the Summit.
    • Post-Summit retreat in SintraWhy, what, where & when.
    • AccommodationSee the accommodation options.
    • Sponsor a SandboxerHelp bring top people to the Summit.
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  • Sandbox Global Summit 2012
    • TimelineJune 29: Register your city Last deadline to manifest your interest and register your city. Out of all the candidates, we will select a first shortlist of cities who will be invited to participate to the selection process. The shortlist will consist of 12 cities and will be communicated on July 1st. July 26: Create a proposal The 12 selected cities have until July 26 to submit their proposal. We will be available during the entire four weeks to support them in this process and to answer any question they may have. August 10: 3 finalists After analysis of the results, 3 finalists will be announced. We will work with each of these 3 cities to refine their offer and our team will visit them in person to gain a better idea of the applications. August 25: 1 winner The winner will be announced on August 25 in a press conference held in Zurich. A press conference in the host city will also be organized in collaboration with the winner.
    • Registrations are closedOver the last two weeks, we have received around 30 propositions from possible host cities, which we are currently evaluating. An update on the status of their submission will be sent to each city on July 1st. For any question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
  • Transamerica Expedition
    • Transamerica ExpeditionMexico, October 2011.
    • About the eventWhy, what, where & when.
    • ImpressionsRead a few testimonials.
    • PhotosSee what happened in Mexico.
  • Dublin Hub Launch 2012
    • Dublin Hub Launch 2012
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    • Post-Launch Retreat Donegal
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Sandbox is a closed community: we’re looking for atypical young people who make us go WOW. Already in their twenties Sandboxers run their own businesses, drive forward organizations, take over leadership roles, do cutting-edge research or political work, create art, write books or build social enterprises.

Read on for more information about our membership criteria, and learn more about the benefits of membership and our application process.

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At the moment, it is only possible to apply if you are able to regularly attend events in one of our hubs. If you are based in another location, please enter your details on this form and we will get back to you when you applications open in your city.

Main criteria

1. Be under 30 years of age
2. Be a changemaker in your respective field
3. Be based in one of the Sandbox local hubs
4. Be referred by a trusted member
5. Agree with the terms of the Sandbox Code

Additional criteria

These qualities are common to most Sandboxers. You can be selected without having all of them, but if you don’t recognise yourself in this short profile, Sandbox is probably not for you.

Passion
You truly love what you do and you inspire others with your work. Aim to have impact
You are actively shaping the world around you. You have the potential to do so on a global scale before you turn 30.Ambition
You want to go further, faster, to exceed everyone’s expectations. But it’s not all about you: you want to help others succeed, too.

Achievement
You clearly stand out in your local / regional environment and you have achieved something really uncommon for your age.

Entrepreneurial spirit
You see opportunities everywhere, you know how to hack the system.

Curiosity
You love to explore unknown ideas, people & places. You are constantly moving and challenging existing assumptions. You are active in more than one field.

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