PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Do you have an idea that could
tackle social problems in new and
innovative ways?
You may be a person with a brilliant idea or are part of an
organisation or company looking to grow and increase the
delivery potential of their social venture.
The complex social problems our world now faces require an
innovative and inspired approach to areas such as; criminal
justice and crime prevention, safety and wellbeing, cultural
change, job opportunities and community development.
There are many organisations that are currently working to
combat the problems in these areas, but may need access to
investment, added support or additional skills in order to push
for positive social change.
The University of Northampton has been working in their unique capacity as the only Ashoka
U Changemaker Campus in the UK to deliver socially innovative opportunities for all. Through
multiple avenues of engagement with social enterprises and other organisations the university has
supported previous candidates to attract new contracts in excess of £6m and investment in excess
of £500k.
The latest round of its Social Venture Builder (SVB) programme has incorporated the expertise
and experience developed through years of engagement with social enterprise into an ‘incubator
programme’ that works to build skills and competence, alongside developing investable and
marketable social enterprising solutions. Using both an academic approach and work based
learning, the SVB allows candidates to continue working and developing their organisation as they
progress through the programme.
Ideas and organisations from any sector are welcome to apply, and can target any area
of social innovation whether local or global. If you think you’ve got what it takes to
become a real game changer, here is your chance to develop your ideas further, and to
develop something that will be innovative, ground breaking and financially sustainable.
For more information go to: www.northampton.ac.uk/social-venture-builder
Queries please contact [email protected]
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