Empowerment in Action: Your Guide to Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and More!

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Events

• Join us for Let's Empower - Black History Month on Wednesday 9th October from 18:30 to 20:30 at the vibrant Roundhouse Works in Chalk Farm, London. This is not just an event; it's a lively gathering where stories, culture, and community come together in a joyful celebration of Black history and achievements. RSVP here.
• Andy Sesay from Streamcast will be hosting a LIVE in-person quiz based on all things Halloween and horror. Flex your horror franchise knowledge and whether you come alone or with your quizzing buddies, there will be prizes to be won for the best team and cosplayers! It will be taking place on Friday 11th October from 19:00 - 22:00 at Loading Bar Stoke Newington. RSVP here.
• Kowiyat Ajimobi from The Lady Powerhouse CIC is bringing back The Dream Big Brunch! After the incredible impact of their previous event, they’re pulling out all the stops to make this one an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. This event welcomes current and aspiring female entrepreneurs into a transformative space. Taking place on Saturday 12th October from 11:00 - 17:00 at Kindred London, make sure you don't miss the event by signing up here.
• Do you live in Camden, Islington, Hackney, or Tower Hamlets? Join our entrepreneurs' networking event to connect with other start-ups and learn about local business support. Light refreshments provided.

Speakers:

Kay Kukoyi on building an entrepreneurial mindset and overcoming challenges.

Barclays Eagle Labs on start-up programmes, free workspace, and media studio access.

Rachel Graves, founder of Cammi, sharing insights from their entrepreneurial journey.

It will be taking place on Wednesday 23rd October from 17:00 - 19:00 at?Barclays Bank. RSVP here.?

• Good Growth Hub Career Coaching Sessions: Offering industry-specific career coaching and guidance on CVs, applications, portfolios, and interviews. Available Mondays to Wednesdays, 10:30 – 19:30. Open to individuals aged 18 to 30 in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Camden, or Islington. Book your session here.

Funding Opportunities

??Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants: $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized-owned small businesses. Deadline: Monday 30th September. Apply Here.

??Unlimited are launching UK and International Partner Awards, which offer 17 opportunities for disabled artists based in the UK to bring projects at any stage (across different artforms) to life. These awards range from ￡15,000 - ￡60,000 depending on where you are based. If you are interested in learning more or would like to get involved, please click here. The deadline to apply is Monday 30th September at 12pm.

??Drake Music Collective's 2024 Emergents Programme is currently accepting applications. 5 emerging artists will be selected, and will get access to a ￡1000 bursary, an opportunity to showcase your work to an audience of industry professionals and more! To learn more and to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply is Monday 30th September.

??Black Girl Ventures (BGV) funds early-stage, revenue-generating businesses with under $1 million in revenue. BGV are running a pitch competition with a prize of $30,000 in grant funding for underrepresented women entrepreneurs. To learn more and to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 9th October.

??The Pepco Energizing Small Business Grant Program is offering eight grants totalling nearly $600,000 in an effort to increase access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food options throughout portions of northeast Washington, D.C. There is $74,000 available in grant funding for for-profit businesses relocating or expanding a consumer-direct service that provides equitable access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food in key locations. Learn more here. The deadline is Friday 11th October.

?? The Hillingdon Business Awards: Next Generation Awards – Young Entrepreneur of the Year is now open for applications! This award recognizes the achievements of young entrepreneurs based in the London Borough of Hillingdon and aims to celebrate their success and innovation.

Eligibility: ?? Open to young people aged 16-24 who live or attended school in Hillingdon. ?? Available to both members and non-members of the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce.

If you're interested in applying, check out the guidance document here.

→ Applications close on Friday 25th October. Apply now.

??Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint are bringing back the Realising the Remarkable programme to help more small businesses thrive. Twenty businesses will each win a ￡3,000 grant to boost their enterprises and take the next steps towards growth. If you would like to apply, please click here. Applications close: Thursday 31st October.

??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.

??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.

??Women TechEU | €75k in non-dilutive funding for women leading deep tech startups in Europe. Learn more.

??Social Impact Award | For young innovators (14-30) from Europe, Central Asia & Africa to transform impactful ideas into viable social enterprises. Learn more.

??Unlock Your Funding Potential: Access over 30 lessons to boost your grant acquisition skills, strategies for non-dilutive funding, insider funding tips, detailed proposal guidance, and our exclusive Resource and Grant Library. Access them here.