There’s simply one week to go to get your functions in for the Xero Stunning Enterprise Fund! Functions are closing Friday, 6 October 2023 at 5:00 pm native time in your nation (AEST, NZDT, BST, PDT, SAST or SGT). An enormous thanks to all of those that’ve already utilized, and people who have shared information of the fund by way of your networks.
First time listening to of the Xero Stunning Enterprise Fund? It’s not too late to get entangled! The Xero Stunning Enterprise Fund is a NZ$750,000 initiative that we set as much as assist Xero small enterprise prospects who need to take the subsequent step in varied facets of their enterprise. Making use of is very easy – all you want to do is put collectively a most 90 second pitch video, add it to our competitors web site, and fill out the applying type.
Classes
We’re searching for functions from eligible small companies throughout any of the next 4 classes:
- Innovating for sustainability – For small companies who need to take the subsequent step on their sustainability journey. For instance, it could possibly be to maneuver to sustainable packaging, implement energy-efficient gear or carbon impartial transport.
- Trailblazing with expertise – For small companies searching for to innovate. This might embody digitalising components of their operations or integrating new rising applied sciences.
- Strengthening group connection – For small companies or non-profits who try to offer again to their communities. It could possibly be to contribute to philanthropy, social good, or make an affect on the group in a significant approach.
- Upskilling for the longer term – For small companies searching for to assist upskilling for themselves or their workers. This might embody entry to coaching and different skilled improvement alternatives.
Prizes
The prize pool is value a complete of NZ$750,000 and is cut up throughout a hard and fast quantity per class per nation. Every of the regional judging panels in every of the seven international locations the place the competitors is working will choose 4 winners (one for every class) for a complete of 28 regional winners. Every winner will obtain NZ$20,000 in funding or a regional equal.
The pool of regional winners (28 winners whole) will then be evaluated by a worldwide judging panel and 4 international winners (1 in every class) shall be recognized and obtain a further international prize of NZ$50,000 in funding.
You may learn extra in regards to the classes and prize pool right here and the way they’ll be judged right here.
Extra info
Searching for extra info? See our assets beneath that will help you get began:
- xerobeautifulbusinessfund.com – That is the place you’ll head to when you find yourself prepared to use!
- xero.com/beautiful-business-fund – Take a look at this web page in case you want extra details about the Fund, together with our FAQs and particulars for accounting and bookkeeping companions about our associate toolkit to assist share the information about this new initiative.
- Contest eligibility & judging standards – Study extra about our contest eligibility and judging standards for the Xero Stunning Enterprise Fund. Keep in mind, our full phrases and circumstances can be found on-line right here.
- Funding classes & prizes – You’ll discover extra particulars on our funding classes and our international and regional prize breakdown.
We’ve additionally revealed quite a lot of blogs with extra info you’ll be able to reference:
Thanks once more to all of our small enterprise prospects who’ve already submitted an software. We will’t wait to listen to extra about your future enterprise aspirations and find out about your story when the judging interval commences.
