Bridges for Enterprise - Pro bono consulting for social entrepreneurs

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What is Bridges for Enterprise?

At Bridges for Enterprise (BfE), we aspire to see a more inclusive and sustainable future built by social entrepreneurs driving local change. Our mission is to empower early-stage social entrepreneurs to scale their ventures and expand their impact. Founded in 2015 at the University of Cambridge, we are a non-profit organisation home to a global community of purpose-driven professionals and students that provide pro bono advisory services to social innovators in the developing world. We do this by operating a multi-stage, virtual, 6-8 month Incubation Programme with two cohorts of startups per year.

 

About the opportunity

Through our pro bono Incubation Programme, we support early-stage social enterprises (both for-profit and non-profit) operating in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Startups must have existing revenue and a clear mission to create impact for their beneficiaries. Our application deadline is rolling, but social entrepreneurs who apply by May 1 will be considered for our Autumn cohort, while those who apply by November 1 will be considered for our Spring cohort. Programming provided during our Incubation Programme is bespoke, holistic in nature and designed to position startups for long-term financial sustainability. Once accepted, BfE startups will undergo two successive 3-4 month engagements in consulting and finance advisory, with optional legal and technical advisory services available for startups upon request. Each engagement is led by dedicated student teams and professional mentors based in one of our city chapters. 

Any questions?

Send us an email at startup.recruitment@bridgesforenterprise.com.

 

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