Open to new businesses based in Guernsey looking to launch and grow, the opportunity to win early-stage funding to accelerate their development has been met with much interest from the local community.
The venture challenge brings £65,000 of funding to support local start-up businesses including a £40,000 top prize, £20,000 second place prize and a £5,000 ‘youngpreneur’ award to support an entrepreneur under the age of 25.
Pictured: The initiative was launched by the Digital Greenhouse.
Businesses can apply directly on the Digital Greenhouse website, applications will close on 1 July and shortlisting will take place over the following weeks.
Selected successful businesses will receive an intensive 6-week programme of support from an expert mentor during the summer to prepare for the competition pitch finals will be held in early September.