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What makes a social entrepreneur? The School for Social Entrepreneurs explain
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd June 2015What makes a Social Entrepreneur? We chat to the School for Social Entrepreneurs
A little while ago, we were given a rather generous 20% discount to Startacus members to attend a School for Social Entrepreneurs workshop on Funding - a fab event by a pretty fab organisation.
In light of this, we thought it’d be worth having a chat with Leonie Jarrett, Communications Officer of t...
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Ben & Jerry's Join Their Core Competition
by: Startacus Admin ~ 19th February 2015Although they’re primarily known for their wonderful ice creams, Ben & Jerry’s have also become synonymous with encouraging and nurturing social businesses and projects. One way that they have done just that is through their Join our Core competition and since they’ve just launched this year’s comp, we thought we’d give you all the lowdown on what it’s all a...
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Chivas The Venture
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th November 2014If you’re an aspiring social entrepreneur then this recently launched comp ought to be right up your street.
Chivas Regal are on the hunt for the most promising social entrepreneurs from all around the world to take part in The Venture. This global competition will see up to 20 of the most promising ideas and early stage startups being selected to take part in the overall final and have the...
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2014 NT100 - call for entries
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th July 2014If you’re involved in some form of social innovation, then the recently launched NT100 is probably well worth a look. Now in its second year, this initiative launched by The Nominet Trust aims to give recognition to the top 100 people and places who are using digital technology to make the world a better place.
Whether you’re using the web, mobile, big data or physical computing, if ...
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The Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd February 2014If social enterprise is your thing, then we reckon that the recently launched Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme is well worth a look.
The programme aims to support anyone who has an idea for a project which can help their local community. It’s not just about new ideas though - if you’re already involved in a social enterprise that is doing just that,...
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