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 means 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 clients who wish to take the following step in varied facets of their enterprise. Making use of is very easy – all you should do is put collectively a most 90 second pitch video, add it to our competitors web site, and fill out the applying kind.
Classes
We’re in search of functions from eligible small companies throughout any of the next 4 classes:
Innovating for sustainability – For small companies who wish to take the following step on their sustainability journey. For instance, it may very well be to maneuver to sustainable packaging, implement energy-efficient gear or carbon impartial transport.
Trailblazing with expertise – For small companies in search of 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 present again to their communities. It may very well be to contribute to philanthropy, social good, or make an influence on the group in a significant method.
Upskilling for the long run – For small companies in search of to assist upskilling for themselves or their workers. This might embody entry to coaching and different skilled growth alternatives.
Prizes
The prize pool is value a complete of NZ$750,000 and is break up throughout a hard and fast quantity per class per nation. Every of the regional judging panels in every of the seven nations the place the competitors is operating 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 world judging panel and 4 world winners (1 in every class) shall be recognized and obtain an extra world prize of NZ$50,000 in funding.
You possibly can learn extra in regards to the classes and prize pool right here and the way they’ll be judged right here.
Extra data
Searching for extra data? See our assets under that can assist 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 the event 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 – Be taught extra about our contest eligibility and judging standards for the Xero Stunning Enterprise Fund. Bear in mind, our full phrases and situations can be found on-line right here.
Funding classes & prizes – You’ll discover extra particulars on our funding classes and our world and regional prize breakdown.
We’ve additionally revealed various blogs with extra data you possibly can reference:
Thanks once more to all of our small enterprise clients who’ve already submitted an software. We will’t wait to listen to extra about your future enterprise aspirations and study your story when the judging interval commences.
