The Enterprise Nation Next Generation Grant is run by Enterprise Nation. One grant of £1,500 is awarded to a young entrepreneur based in the UK. The winner also receives six hours of 1:1 mentoring with an Enterprise Nation adviser.
The grant opens on 16th September and will close at 23:59 on 12th October. All applicants will be updated on their application progress on 15th October and the winner will be announced on 19th October.
To apply, you must:
There is no requirement to be an existing Enterprise Nation member, but you would be required to create an Enterprise Nation account on applying.
Applications are submitted via the online form during the open application window. You'll be asked some short questions about your business, how you'd use the grant, and the challenge you're currently facing. We will ask for a video submission from you too. The video is not compulsory but does support your application. Late applications will not be considered.
Applications are reviewed by a panel convened by Enterprise Nation. The panel scores applications on the clarity and ambition of the business idea, the thoughtfulness of how the grant would be used, and the potential impact for the individual. The panel's decision is final. We won't be able to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.
The £1,500 grant is paid directly to the winner by bank transfer following confirmation of acceptance. The grant is unrestricted — you decide how to use it in your business. The grant is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. It may be subject to tax depending on your circumstances; we'd recommend checking with an accountant or HMRC if you're unsure.
The winner is matched with an Enterprise Nation adviser based on their sector and stage. Mentoring is delivered as six 1-hour sessions, suggested over a 10-week period, but the exact schedule is agreed between the winner and their adviser. Sessions are conducted online. Enterprise Nation will make reasonable efforts to find a suitable match, but cannot guarantee a specific adviser. The winner will also have the opportunity to attend the monthly, AI, Together session, run by Enterprise Nation.
As a condition of receiving the grant, the winner agrees to complete a short impact update within 30 days of the grant being paid. This involves answering three questions about how the funds were used and what difference they've made. We'll send you a reminder at 20 days with the form link. Winners who do not complete the update may be ineligible for future Enterprise Nation grants or programmes.
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