Win £40,000 from Shell Springboard

2011-09-26 15:54:56

Shell Springboard provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK. £40,000 is awarded every year, no strings attached, to eight businesses with an innovative product or service that will lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions and is commercially viable.

This year, the deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 4th November 2011 and awards will be made in early 2012. Judging will be carried out by three regional panels of independent experts. Up to two businesses from each region will then meet a national judging panel prior to the announcement of an overall UK winner. More information and detailed terms and conditions for the awards can be found on the website www.shellspringboard.org.

One of last year’s winners, Cella Energy, was awarded £40,000 for their innovative hydrogen storage technology, bringing the prospect of hydrogen fuelled cars one step closer to reality. Since winning, Cella Energy has made rapid progress attracting further investment and the company is now working with global strategic partners to develop their technology. The company valuation has increased almost ten-fold.

To be eligible you must:

• be based in the UK
• be an SME by the European definition
• have been in business for at least three months by 4th Nov 2011
• have a project that has not previously been supported with a Shell Springboard award

To win, your product or service must be:

• innovative;
• commercially viable; and
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Could you benefit from these awards or do you know of someone that could?
Apply online www.shellspringboard.org from 9am on 13th July until 4th November 2011.

Any queries please contact help@shellspringboard.org or on 0870 850 7085.

Would you like a member of Shell Staff to present to your network about the awards? If so please contact help@shellspringboard.org.