Accelerate is a 12-month programme run by the EY Foundation for social entrepreneurs under 30 and/or social enterprises focused on supporting young people into education, employment or enterprise. The programme is open to enterprises across London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh. 
The Accelerate programme provides established social enterprises with business support through business coaches, workshops and networking events, and project support in order to help them scale sustainably.
To apply for Accelerate, you must be a:
• social enterprise supporting young people into education, employment or enterprise
• young social entrepreneur aged 18-30
As a social enterprise/entrepreneur you must also satisfy at least 3 of the following 4 criteria:
• Your enterprise should be already established with 1+ years of trading
• You work full-time on your business
• Your business’ annual turnover must be over £50,000
• You have a credible plan to grow at a local, regional or national level which in turn will create future employment opportunities
Application stages:
• Online applications close on 15 August
• Phone interviews: 20 August – 10 September
• For successful candidates launch events are the week of 1 October
For further information and to apply, visit: www.ey.com/uk/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility/ey-foundation-accelerate, or email: [email protected]
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