Do you have a new idea for a social enterprise that will have a positive effect on the environment?
£5000 for new start environmental enterprise
WANTED: Social entrepreneurs with environmental business ideas
REWARD: £5000 to start your enterprise
We want to support entrepreneurs who wish to set up social enterprises that will have a positive effect on the environment and climate change. This competition aims to find fantastic individuals, passionate about making a difference with a new business venture that will be financially sustainable. If this sounds like you or someone you know then pass on the details!
Examples may include:
* green spaces
* waste and recycling
* transport
* energy
* food
* ecology
To apply you must send us your application by 30 October 2009. A link to the application form is here:
If shortlisted you will then be invited to a business planning day with a team of experts (12 November) and will then face a 'Dragon’s den' style panel at the Environment and Human Rights conference in Glasgow on 23 November.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your idea to some of the leading environmental organisations in Scotland and if you are the winner you will receive £5000 to take your initiative forwards.
Green MSP Patrick Harvie said:
"Great ideas often need a little helping hand at the beginning, and this competition will provide exactly that. Scotland has a strong tradition of social enterprises working on sustainability, but there's plenty of room for growth. Whoever wins this competition will get the best possible start for their business, and they will also be more than welcome to come into Parliament and discuss their ideas with me too."
Firstport has been appointed to distribute the Social Entrepreneurs Fund and provide business support to social entrepreneurs by the Scottish Government.
