Deadline: 30 March 2025
Apply now to join Investec Beyond Business programme to get grant funding, expert support and mentorship from the Bromley by Bow Centre and Investec. Whether you are starting out or expanding, this programme helps you make a lasting impact in East London.
Investec Beyond Business is an award winning programme, offering training and support for emerging social enterprises in east London.
The programme is an incredible opportunity to make your social business a success, whether you have recently started out or have an idea in mind.
The Process
- They seek out budding entrepreneurs who are committed to creating successful businesses that are both profit making and deliver serious social and/or environmental outcomes. They invite them to pitch their business ideas to the Investec Beyond Business ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel. Successful applicants are then provided with up to £24k of investment funding as well as membership of the programme.
- The combination of investment funding and skills support helps to ensure the entrepreneurs success in creating sustainable businesses.
- They provide training and support in:
- Business planning
- Sales and marketing
- Financial control
- Becoming an employer
- IT for start-ups
- Pro bono legal help
Benefits
- Starting a business is difficult. They make sure you’re supported along the way, with successful applicants receiving:
- Start-up funding up to £24k funding
- Strategic and business planning guidance
- Practical business support including training and mentoring
- Access to the impressive alumni network
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply, one founder must be based in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Islington, Walthamstow, Barking and Dagenham, and the benefits of your business must be felt in these areas. Your business must also be less than a year old, or even at the idea stage.
For more information, visit Bromley by Bow Centre.
