What is Social Investment Platform?
An opportunity for social enterprises to secure investment and to receive advanced business management support in order to enhance the scale and impact of their work.
Who can apply?
The Social Investment Platform is open to social enterprises and other social sector organisations with established business models as well as commercial businesses with clear social objectives.
How to apply?
You can submit the application online via:
English: http://sip.britishcouncil.org.cn/en/
Chinese: http://sip.britishcouncil.org.cn/
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When is the application period?
The application period is from 1 September to 28 October 2014. Application deadline 28 October 2014.
Who are the potential investors?
There are five potential social investors who will invest in China / Hong Kong:
- More Love Foundation
- Innovate 99 Impact Investment Consulting
- Yu Venture Philanthropy
- LGT Venture Philanthropy
- Shenzhen Innovation Corporate Social Responsibility Development Centre
Please click HERE to learn more about the potential social investors.
Thomson Reuters Foundation will provide pro-bono legal consultancy services to all the winners who meet criteria in the process of negotiating and reaching the social investment or grant funding agreements.
Where can I find more information about the application procedures, areas that the investors are interested in and the investment amount?
You can visit the ‘Application Guide for 2014-2015 Social Investment Platform of Skills for Social Entrepreneurs’ for the details.
Who can I contact if I have any further question?
You can contact us by sending email to socialenterprise@britishcouncil.org.hk
Please click HERE to learn more about the programme.
Source: British Council
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