Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Collaboration Prize - deadline for entries 31 July 2012

 Co-operative Development Scotland has launched a £30,000 Collaboration Prize. It aims to encourage businesses to consider collaboration and pitch their idea for a new consortium co-operative.

Up to three winning ideas for collaborative projects will be selected to receive a cash prize of £5,000 and up to 10 days of consultancy support, to scope out the initial concept.

The funding can be used for a variety of different purposes, including:
• Buying products or services together to achieve volume discounts and cost savings
• Facilitating access to new markets - marketing and selling together
• Sharing resources such as premises or capital equipment
• Tendering to bid for higher value contracts
• Providing mutual support and advice among members

To help businesses find out more and complete their application, in partnership with Co-operative Development Scotland, we will be delivering an explanatory workshop.

Venue:   Business Gateway Inverness
Date:     Tuesday 12th July 2012
Time:    0930h for 1000h

Full details here: link