Is Start It for me?
A Start It award is you if you have an idea for a social enterprise and need funding to get started. You are ready to apply for Start It if you can demonstrate:
- A strong business model- This means you have thought about how your idea will generate income so it does not rely on grants in the long term. You may have already run a pilot or gathered some interest for your product or service (but you have yet to trade regularly).
- A clear social impact– You have identified the social or environmental issue you want to tackle. You can tell us how you will make a direct, positive impact and measure the difference you are making.
- Self-awareness and determination– Start It funds you rather than the business, so we need to know about your skills, knowledge, and passion for the issue you are tackling and how these will help you to make your idea a success. These skills and experience don’t have to be in business – many Start It awardees have not run a business before.
If you are unsure whether your idea is suitable for Start It, you can book a quick 15 minute call with one of our Relationship Managers to discuss it.
This call is not an assessment or a business support session. It’s simply an opportunity to talk through your idea and see whether Start It is the right fit for you.
Ready to talk through your idea? Fill in the form below to schedule a 15 minute call with a Relationship Manager in your area.