Deadline: 1 April 2018
British Council is seeking applications for its Creative Enterprise Programme to support entrepreneurs who are already in the process of setting up their own creative enterprise. The workshop content and activities are relevant to people whose businesses are up-and-running and those who are in the very early stages.
It’s suitable for people just starting out and for people who have been running a business for a long time, to take a fresh look at their business using new methods.
Key Ways
Through the four days, participants explore key ways to:
- understand the building blocks that describe and will shape their business opportunity
- identify and better understand customers, and explore how the business will function and grow
- visualise the main components of the business and bring together the key elements of a business plan.
Program Objectives
The CEP builds on the Creative Enterprise Toolkit in a supportive peer-to-peer learning context. A Nesta workshop facilitator and creative business expert, who brings a wealth of experience, presents the content and offers participants advice and guidance for getting their products and services to market. Through interactive exercises and activities, participants will gain a better understanding of how to develop their business.
Eligibility Criteria
All participants of the CEP must:
- be a creative business, working in the relevant creative industry (fashion and literature)
- have an already established enterprise, or be in the later stages of developing an idea. This is typically a business no more than two years old, but can be a more established business wishing to pause and consider their model through the CEP lens
- be willing to share their knowledge and experience with the group in an open, supportive peer lead learning environment
- come prepared to work on their business/idea, to progress through the programme, considering peer feedback, to strengthen their proposition
- be open to supporting their fellow participants in developing their idea through providing constructive feedback when appropriate
- be available for the full duration of the programme.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
For more information, please visit British Council.