Havas Boost Business is offering funding and support to business owners in Yorkshire, The North West and the North East of England. One business will be awarded up to £150,000 worth of cash and tailored support to help them grow and scale.
CRITERIA TO APPLY
- Your business is based in Yorkshire, the North West or the North East of England
- Your business is between 2–5 years old
- Your business has a purpose beyond profit
- You come from an under represented background or have encountered challenges accessing opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
YOUR ENTRY
Your written entry is the basis on which you will be judged and shortlisted. Please supply your entry as a written Word document. Your entry must respond to the following questions:
1. Meaningful Purpose: How is your business making a meaningful difference to people, our society or the planet?
2. Unique Vision: What makes your business stand out?
3. Market Awareness: How would this fund help you meet your customer needs?
4. Likely Growth: If you were successful, how would the winners prize fund take your business to the next level?
ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• Name of Business
• Business Address
• Companies House registration number
(if applicable)
• Annual turnover and profit
• Number of employees
• Business category
SUBMISSION
Please submit your application on the Havas Boost website by midnight on the 31st October 2025.
Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will be notified in November.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to deliver a 15 minute presentation to a panel of judges at an event in Leeds on 22nd January 2026. During the presentation, you can bring your product, share a video or present in any way you think showcases your business.
The successful business will then be announced in February.
Click here to download the entry pack
For further information, visit: https://www.havasboost.com/