Together with Swiss Re, Impact Hub and BOOKBRIDGE, the first edition of Shine Programme UK, will support next generation social innovators in translating their ideas and solutions into scalable business models to maximize social impact.
OUR PROGRAMMES
SHINE PROGRAMME UK
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Our impact so far
After successful editions of Shine in India, Switzerland, Slovakia and USA, we are looking to support early-stage entrepreneurs in UK, who are trying to address challenges in the areas of:
- Natural hazard and climate risk management (Climate smart agriculture, Disaster risk reduction, Coastal resilience, Transformation to net zero – e.g. renewable energy, afforestation, recycling)
- Access to health (including healthy nutrition).
Number of global project partners since 2012:
102
Number of people with improved resilience between 2019-21:
784829
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
What you receive
Expert-Led Workshops
The selected social entrepreneur will go through a six-month immersive nurture program.
Diagnostics & Development Plan
Help creating a financially feasible and scalable business plan that can have tangible social impact.
Mentoring Sessions
Partner with Swiss Re experts and leadership & business coaches.
Investment Opportunity
At the end of the programme, the selected innovator stands a chance to win financial award of up to £30000 to fuel their growth.
Timeline
SEPTEMBER 2022
Invitation for application
OCTOBER 2022
Application closure
NOVEMBER 2022
Selection
You’ll need to outline details of your organisation, the challenge you’re seeking to overcome, its innovative solution, your expected impact, a business plan and any stakeholders and team members involved.
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Who we're supporting
Some of the previously successful Shine entrepreneurs have included…
Tirn Technology
Accelerating the transition to sustainable public transportation with simulation software solutions.
Hydrogreens
Design micro-climate controlled systems that improve dairy farmers productivity, sustainably. See their video case study on LinkedIn.
KimboCare
Send quality healthcare vouchers to relatives back home for use at top medical structures.
Carbon Craft
Processes recovered carbon collected from multiple sources to make the tiles.
Who we’ve supported
Discover how ASSETS has helped social enterprises who have taken part in the programme.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Applications closed
You can find out more about the programme directly from Swiss Re Foundation, with their downloadable brochure covering…
- What Shine offers to social innovators
- Who should apply?
- Programme Structure
- Schedule
- How to Apply
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Get in touch
Angie, Senior Programmes Manager
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