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Content
We'll hear from Lara Akala this week about her journey into Life Sciences and AI. Keep an eye out for the latest episode of The Hustle Chronicles coming this week!
Development Opportunities
The Haller Foundation is recruiting for a freelance part-time (16h) Project Manager. If you are interested or want to apply, please get in touch.
The Future Artists Programme is a practical 5-day immersive workshop, welcoming aspiring creatives aged 16-19 through an exploration of sculptural sound in response to Imran Perretta’s A Riot in Three Acts. This programme will be delivered by?Raheel Khan, an established artist and musician. Guided by Khan’s practice, the group will experiment with radical ways of experiencing sound while exploring themes and ideas of protest music in the UK, canons of communication, music distribution and activism through electronics, synths, pedals and percussion. This programme will prioritise people from underrepresented backgrounds particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Find all the details below:
Dates: Monday 28 October – Friday 01 November, 5 days (Autumn Half Term)
Times:?10.00-16.00
Location:?Somerset House, Strand, London
Cost:?FREE (travel expenses of up to ￡15 per day will be covered and lunch will be provided) Application Deadline: Monday 16 September 2024, 9am
If you are interested and would like to apply, please click here.
Events
Funding Opportunites
??UK Black Business Show is delighted to be working with the Financial Times to celebrate companies that have really made their mark in diverse hiring and retention strategies which encourage and promote the success in the Black professionals. If you would like to nominate yourself or a business, or find out more, please click here. The submission deadline is Monday 23rd September.
?? The Young Inventors Prize is now open for applications, celebrating the next generation of innovators making strides towards a sustainable future. If you're 30 or under and driving change through innovation, this is your chance to be recognised.
You can apply or nominate someone in one of three categories:
Winners will receive a certificate and a EUR 5,000 monetary prize. To learn more and apply, click here. The deadline to apply is Friday 27th September at 23:59 CEST. Click here to find out more.
??Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants: $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized-owned small businesses. Deadline: Monday 30th September. Apply 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.
??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.
??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 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.
??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.