Calling all budding entrepreneurs, social innovators and those with good ideas to change the world. The \u2018Good Ideas Academy\u2019* is now recruiting!<\/p>\n
Creating a non-profit organisation can be a daunting prospect. The Melting Pot’s \u2018Good Ideas Academy\u2019* has been inspiring and supporting new and emerging ventures since 2011, helping people refine and shape their ideas for positive social change and turn them into a thriving reality. Best of all – it’s FREE!<\/p>\n
The ‘Good Ideas Academy’ aims to attract a diverse range of grassroots leaders. We want to hear from anyone with a passion for turning an idea for improving society into reality. This year we are particularly keen to hear from people whose idea:
\n\u2022\thas been inspired by my personal experience of a particular problem or issue.
\n\u2022\tinvolves using a creative approach to improving the lives of people or the environment, through art, music, design, dance for example.<\/p>\n
So if you have a great idea and would like to start shaping it into a reality then head over to our website to find out more and apply online.<\/p>\n
The \u2018Good Ideas Academy\u2019 Programme<\/p>\n
Good Ideas Camp – 5\/6, 19\/20 November and 1 December 2016
\n25 x people with good ideas
\n2 x intensive weekend camps
\n1 x chance to pitch a great idea, win \u00a3500** and be selected for the \u2018Good Ideas Class of 2017\u2019 <\/p>\n
Good Ideas Class of 2017 – January – June 2017
\n10 x People ready to start non-profit organisations
\n6 x Months development programme
\n1 x Graduation and a chance to meet and sell your new non-profit organisation to funders and partners<\/p>\n
Graduates will then join the 52 strong \u2018Good Ideas Alumni\u2019, a valuable community of peers who help each other grow and scale their organisations and their social impact.<\/p>\n
*formerly Social Innovation Incubator Award (SIIA)
\n**part of Firstport\u2019s Social Enterprise Programme Awards<\/p>\n
Location: All Scotland<\/p>\n