Wates Foundation Social Enterprise Bursary at InnovationRCA

We know that it takes a lot of energy, business support and funds to get a great idea off the ground and turn it into a promising social enterprise. That's why with the generous support of the Wates Foundation, we are giving one exciting social enterprise the chance to receive:

• Financial support: £20,000 to help you develop your business and road test your idea

• Start-up business support: to help you develop your strategy to success

• A hot seat: in the InnovationRCA incubator where you will be amongst other RCA start-ups, entrepreneurs and incubation experts

How to apply:

Click here to access an application form.

Shortlisted finalists will be invited to pitch to a panel on Wednesday July 18 at InnovationRCA (Dyson Building, Battersea).

Winners will be announced on Monday 23 July.

Deadline for Applications: Friday July 6, 2012

The Wates Foundation

The Wates Foundation is a registered charity set up by the Wates Family to promote work that builds social values and responsibility and provides access to opportunities that address disadvantage.
The Wates Foundation has generously agreed to provide financial support to one social entreprise this year and the Royal College of Art, through InnovationRCA, has agreed to provide the expert coaching and mentoring as well as access to RCA facilities and networks.

Click here for more information about this award and social enterprises.