CITY BOOSTER

What is City Booster?

City Booster is a programme run by BBCG and is designed to provide mentorship, skills-based workshops and financial support to Black founders. It is part of the mission statement of BBCG to amplify the impact of its high-achieving professional members by supporting Black-owned small-to-medium sized enterprises. City Booster exemplifies the DNA of BBCG by investing in and supporting Black founders.

What does City Booster include?

Two successful applicants will be enrolled on to the programme. There will be a first place applicant (the “Winner”) and a second place applicant (the “Runner-up”) (together, the “Successful Applicants”).

The 9-month programme includes:

  • A £2,000 grant for the Winner, and a £1,000 grant for the Runner-up (payable upon completion of the programme).

  • Exclusive expert-led industry workshops from BBCG members and/or external speakers, focused on the industry of the successful applicants.

  • Professional coaching and mentoring from BBCG members with expertise in various professional services.

  • Specialist pro bono guidance from BBCG members.

Applications close on 30 September 2022

APPLICANT CRITERIA

Applicant businesses must:

  • Be incorporated in England & Wales.

  • Have been incorporated on or before 1 September 2020.

  • Have revenues of up to £150,000 over the last two financial years.

  • Have financial history of at least two years (Companies House filings, etc.).

  • Offer a sustainable product or service.

  • Be at least 50% owned by an individual(s) from a Black African or Caribbean background who is/are at least 18 years old.

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