66 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN 20-5500525
- (703) 880-2659
- 1801 Old Reston Avenue No 300 Reston VA 20190 USA
- www.ifocos.org
- Add to Favorites
Promote This Nonprofit
More Nonprofits
Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Computer Science, Technology
Mission: To conduct educational activities to address complex issues impacting audiences, communities, and society defined by media.
Programs: Pitchit: the we media pitchit challenge is a seed-stage investment competition that offers a sponsorship and expert advice to help each of two winners turn their bold ideas into something real. The pitchit challenge serves as a laboratory, classroom, showcase, incubator and forum for ideas shaping our connected society through innovative uses of media, communication and technology. Beyond providing seed capital for the winners, pitchit helps entrepreneurs, mentors and funders find each other. Pitchit offers inspiration, expertise and cash and it convenes and channels the attention, energy, insight and good will of a diverse network of digital media and social entrepreneurs.
public events: in addition to its larger-scale programs, ifocos convenes occasional public events such as workshops and discussions to focus attention on special topics. In 2011 this included one event conducted in new york city.
research: ifocos conducts and publishes original research, analysis and commentary on innovation and enterprise in the connected culture. This includes essays, analysis and survey research on public opinion and attitudes, as well as forecasts on emerging trends and opportunities.
membership: acivities and programs focused on ifocos members, in expanding the number and activity of members, and projects recommended by members
Donor & Volunteer Advisory
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.