We are looking for the brightest business ideas that use energy to make a difference in people’s lives. If you have an idea, we would love to hear from you.
The most successful pitches will receive a package of pre-investment support to get your business ready to pitch for investment from the Ignite Investment Committee, including:
Eligibility criteria:
Moreinfo: http://ignitesocialenterprise.com/challenge
The most successful pitches will receive a package of pre-investment support to get your business ready to pitch for investment from the Ignite Investment Committee, including:
- A Centrica mentor to oversee the support programme
- Theory of Change coaching by an industry expert
- Individualised business support and development workshops
- Introductions to the Ignite network of ambitious energy-related social enterprises throughout the UK
Eligibility criteria:
- Have an idea that needs a little polishing to get investment ready
- Be in energy or an energy related sector
- Be UK based with social impact in the UK
- Have potential to become financially sustainable without grant income
- Expect to be looking for investment between £50k and £2m in 2017
- Fulfill a clear need and demand
- Have a clear outputs and goals
- Be run by an individual aged 16 or over and living in the UK
- Be able to attend the pitching events and pre-investment programme
Moreinfo: http://ignitesocialenterprise.com/challenge