What is Shell LiveWIRE?
Shell LiveWIRE is the UK's largest online community of young entrepreneurs (ages 18-30), and not only provides fantastic advice and support but offers entrepreneurs the chance to win £1000 for their business. This award stands out from the crowd due to the fact the money is a grant - meaning there is no need to pay a penny back. This is the perfect competition for cash strapped young entrepreneurs eager to get their businesses off the ground.
How do I apply?
The application process is tough, however you would expect nothing less as you are effectively pitching to investors for funding for your business. They want to know that your idea/business is innovative and has commercial viability before they hand over the cash, therefore you will need to fill out an intense written application. This application breaks your business down into sections and requires you answer questions about your concept, your market research and your future plans.
Each month, the top businesses or ideas are short-listed to be in for a chance at winning one of the 6 monthly awards. If you are short-listed you will be required to create a 1 minute video pitch about your business that will be judged by the community of entrepreneurs and by a judging panel. These video pitches can be in any style you like as long as they put across to the investors exactly what your business is.
Your video will go live on the Shell LiveWIRE website and the race is on to gain the most votes from the public, so start sharing your video on social networking websites and telling friends and family. The videos with the highest votes will then be watched by the expert judging panel, who will choose the top 5 entrants that will receive the £1000 grant funding package and the title of 'Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award winner!'.
You have nothing to lose by applying, and it is a fantastic way of kick-starting your innovative business! Apply here today
1 comments:
Shell LiveWIRE is a fantastic competition that everyone should enter. I entered my business idea last year and although it was still at the concept stage I won £1000 grant funding. I couldn't have launched my business without it, and it was completely up to me what I spent the money on (providing it was for my business). If you only enter one competition from Find my Funding then this is the one!!
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