Empowering Stories, Opportunities, and Connections – Your Guide to What’s Next!
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Content
We'll be releasing the next episode of the next episode of The Student Guide, with Carley Luckett. Prepare to learn more about Carley's journey and the power of living your purpose!
We've just released our live panel discussion with Mawuena Akator, Jeffrey Manso, Ivié Itoje, Hope Oloye and Daniel Acheampong. Watch here!
Events
Funding Opportunities
??Beatport’s Diversity + Parity Fund (from $3,000 - $15,000) is an investment initiative to support organisations that focus on underrepresented groups and promote diversity in the music industry. The fund is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion and an ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive and welcoming space for all. Applications close on Thursday 31st October. To apply, click here.
??Red Bull Basement empowers the next generation of innovators to develop and launch outstanding ideas, accelerated by AI technology. Submit your application now for a chance to gain mentorship, network with industry leaders, and spend four transformative days at the Global Final in Tokyo, Japan, this December. The team crowned Red Bull Basement Global Winner will embark on an all-expenses paid journey to Silicon Valley and Los Angeles in 2025, receiving personalised mentorship from Plug and Play VC and connecting with top industry leaders. Applications close: Thursday 31st October . Find out more here.
??The Production Futures Breakthrough Talent Awards are open. They recognise and celebrate newcomers within the entertainment production industry. From entrepreneurs and apprentices and employees, to students, graduates and freelancers, we shine the light on those who are broadening their skill set and already making a significant impact on the industry whilst breaking down barriers to lead the way for others. Interested in applying, click here. Applications close: Thursday 31st October.
??Big Issue's Changemakers Awards are open! If you know of an individual or organisation that is that is working to support a community, and you want to celebrate them, submit a nomination here. The deadline to apply is Monday 4th November.
??NAACP, in conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group, has launched applications for the fourth annual NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant in celebration of Black Entrepreneurs Day. The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant aims to empower Black entrepreneurs and businesses through funding and resources and has, in previous years, contributed largely to the growth of Black businesses across the US. If you would like to learn more or apply, click here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 6th November.
??Grow London Local is the one place to get free access to all the support you need to help start and grow your business. Explore their online library for events, support programmes and expert-led content designed to help you achieve your business goals – and receive personalised recommendations via their Business Success Check. Click here to learn more.
??The 2025 Hult Prize programme cycle has officially kicked off! Each year, Hult Prize empowers students around the world to create innovative startups that create real impact. s join an exclusive global community of student entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts as they work to earn a spot in our Global Finals where finalists compete for $1M in funding to bring their big ideas to life. To learn more and apply, please click here. There is no deadline listed, but it is recommended you apply as soon as possible.
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??East End Community Foundation x SWEF Enterprise Fund is available for voluntary and community sector organisations across the East End (specifically the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham and City Of London). Organisations can receive up to ￡2,000 as a grant to support their work. To learn more, please click here.
??Impact Shakers have teamed up with Startup Guide for a pitching competition in ClimateTech & InclusionTech! We are selecting the best Global ClimateTech & InclusionTech Startups with diverse founding teams to come pitch and win investment at the Startup Guide Summit. To apply and learn more about this, please click here.
??EIC Women Innovators Category | access 3 prizes of €100k, €70k and €50k for women entrepreneurs building ground-breaking innovations in Europe. Find out more here.
??School for Social Entrepreneurs have numerous courses (e.g., Writing a Successful Funding Application) that can support you and your business. If you are interested in signing up, please click here.
??Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism | up to $8k to fund advocacy work, and/or efforts to raise awareness, influence policy, and change public discourse for women, trans, & non-binary people. Learn more here.
??The Paul Hamlyn Foundation offers different funding applications for businesses, individuals and teams. To review them, please click here.
?? Unlock the potential of TikTok for your business with TikTok Takeoff and stand a chance to win ￡1,000! Want to boost your presence on TikTok? Join Enterprise Nation's free, three-part email course and learn how to maximize TikTok for your business. Sign up during August, and you'll automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a ￡1,000 grant. To learn more and enroll, please click here.
??Black Business Network have a support hub on their website that has resources that can support on access to finances, events and awards, networks you can join and more. To search for specific support, click here.
??Apply for the Pitch 2024! They help founders raise investment with free advice, investor introductions, mentoring and opportunities to pitch at events across the UK. To learn more click here.
??The Wellcome Trust runs recurring Discovery Research awards three times a year. These are for researchers at different career stages across all disciplines as long as the research has the potential to improve life, health and wellbeing. To learn more about these awards, click here, and you can apply here.
??Verizon | Small Business Digital Ready Grant: $10,000 in grant funding for small businesses.?Apply Here.
??Create Equity's mission is to ensure racially equitable investment in the arts, social enterprise, and commercial industries. They design and implement projects and conduct research to address market failures in grant funding, impact capital, and venture capital. For funding opportunities, click here to learn more.