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April 2025
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    Cambridge Social Innovation Prize from Judge Business School (CCSI)– Apply by April 17, 2025 → Apply Now

    The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize celebrates exceptional founder-CEOs of UK-based scale-up social enterprises. This prestigious annual award, jointly presented by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation (CCSI) at Cambridge Judge Business School, is now open for applications.

    Who Should Apply?
    The Prize is tailored for mid-career social innovators with a proven track record, ready to expand their impact and take their ventures to new heights.

    What’s on Offer?
    Winners receive:

    • A £10,000 cash award for personal and professional development.
    • Expert mentoring from Cambridge Social Ventures at CCSI.
    • Access to a dynamic network of social innovators through Trinity Hall.

     

    Supporting Social Change
    This award, generously supported by Trinity Hall alumnus Graham Ross Russell, helps bridge the gap for social entrepreneurs who often lack resources for personal growth while driving their missions forward.

    Inspiring Stories
    Previous winners have led groundbreaking initiatives, such as:

    • Alternative city tours led by individuals affected by homelessness.
    • A bakery empowering vulnerable women with training and support.
    • A social enterprise offering high-quality daycare for socially isolated individuals with moderate dementia.
    • A criminal law firm ensuring equitable legal representation.

     

    Ignite 2025 from Cambridge Judge Business School-Apply by May 31, 2025 → Apply Now

    Ignite is an intensive, one-week entrepreneurship training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs and corporate innovators to trial and prepare business ideas for the commercial environment.

    Ignite’s unique blend of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and advice and support from experienced entrepreneurs and innovators will be enhanced by scheduled site visits to several of Cambridge’s notable startups including the rising stars in technology and life sciences. Delegates will hear from their founders how they developed and brought an idea to market.

    Venture Spotlight from SXSW London-Apply by April 6, 2025→ Apply Now

    Venture Spotlight showcases new technologies to a panel of industry experts, high profile media professionals, and venture capital and angel investors. Enter now for funding and guidance, as well as the chance to showcase on the biggest global stage this June.

     

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