Deadline: 28 February 2019
Applications are open for Creative Business Cup (CBC 2019 Zimbabwe) to empower entrepreneurs in the creative industries, connects them to investors and global markets and strengthens their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.
Each year National Partners around the world host national Creative Business Cup competitions. As a startup, the National Partner in your country is your entry point to competing as a finalist at Creative Business Cup in Copenhagen.
National winners from around the world compete against each other at Creative Business Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark, each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Startups not competing in the international finals are also welcome to join us in Copenhagen, but will not be eligible to compete for the title as the world’s best creative entrepreneur.
Worldwide, the creative industries contribute significantly to growth and jobs – and to the development of new, innovative solutions to the challenges that companies and societies face. Also, traditional industries become more innovative and competitive when collaborating with creative companies or “creatives”, called cross sector innovation. The creative industries contribute to a more dynamic, competitive and innovative society in many ways.
The road from being an entrepreneur to become a growing company is more challenging in the creative industries than for entrepreneurs in any other sectors. All entrepreneurs face challenges in business development, internationalization and access to finance, but for entrepreneurs from the creative industries, the obstacles for growth are greater.
Objectives
- Supporting creative startups with business development and international market access Improved access to finance through initiatives in investor readiness Global networking with startups, investors, companies and governmental entities Capacity building of entrepreneurship organisations Strengthened regional collaboration Offering innovation partnerships and training to businesses Development of global or regional accelerators.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Competition is open to all Zimbabweans and residents of Zimbabwe.
- The competition is open to participants aged 16 years and above
- Participants if chosen will be required to participate in training sessions to develop their pitch before the national competition.
- National winners will be required to travel, therefore should have a valid passport.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Zimbabwe
For further information, please visit https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/cbc_2019_zimbabwe