Deadline: 15 May 2020
The aim of the programme is to help civil society organizations working to promote democracy, human rights, rule of law, good governance and civic participation to develop a social business idea that will boost their sustainability.
Participants will work with mentors to refine their business model and practice pitching it to potential investors. Following the workshop, selected participants can compete for a start-up funding for their social business idea from the Prague Civil Society Centre.
Schedule
One day preparation meeting: mentors will present different methods for building a business model and discuss the principles of effective project and product management.
Workshop (3 days): In-depth, intensive mentoring on business models, storytelling and pitching techniques, presentation of pitches and feedback.
After the workshop: Based on the feedback received at the workshop, participants will submit proposals for their social business to the Prague Civil Society Centre in a funding competition.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your organisation is encouraged to apply if:
- You have an idea for a social business that will contribute to the sustainability of your civil society organisation supporting social good or directly contribute to your social mission.
- You want to take your idea to the implementation stage. You want to learn more about social entrepreneurship from experts in the field.
- You are looking for a funding opportunity for your social business.
- All kinds of non-profits, civic associations and independent media are also eligible to apply.
- Established social businesses connected to the aforementioned entities can apply for additional investment as well.
- Up to 15 organisations will be chosen to participate.
When & Where: Yerevan, Armenia – June 2020.
Languages: English and Armenian (participants will give their presentations in English and mentoring sessions will be held in Armenian).
For more information, visit https://praguecivilsociety.org/call-for-applications-sustainability-through-social-entrepreneurship-2/