Social Incubator North

Social Incubator North is a new way for entrepreneurs; where business has soul and success is more than the bottom line.

It’s a unique opportunity to submit your business idea, whether you’re an established organisation with a new concept or a charismatic individual with a brilliant idea.

Successful applicants, will not only receive up to £25k investment but tailored one-to-one business support, and even access to business premises.

What’s the catch? Your idea or business must have heart – making a lasting positive social or environmental impact. Whether it’s offering employment to at-risk or vulnerable members of your community, or delivering a service with Green credentials.

From Derby to the Borders, and everywhere in between – wherever you are in the northern half of England – our network ensures you get local support, on your doorstep.

With a national track record in helping start-ups grow, our ambition is to turn 60 ideas into investment-ready reality.

The Offer
Investment, expertise and support:
• Access to on-going specialist support and advice
• Staged step by step support with potential to go as far as you can
• Up to £25k investment with links to other investors
• Up to 80 hours of tailored 1-2-1 business development support; the support grows with the business
• Peer learning and networking opportunities
• Access to business space
• Local support – our network ensures our national expertise is delivered to you locally

Who can apply?
• Existing or new social entrepreneurs across the Northern half of England- from Derby to the Borders
• Anyone with a competitive and brilliant idea – it doesn’t have to be perfectly formed to start with
• Your idea however has to be NEW – although proposals are accepted from existing organisations seeking a new strand to their business

For further information and to apply, visit: www.socialincubatornorth.org.uk, or contact 0151 237 3996, or email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 1July 2013