SSE and BT are building on the success of their Social Entrepreneur Incubator that toured the country creating social change in 2015. While the Incubator program secured entrepreneurs with simply an idea or in the early stages of start-up, the Accelerator program in 2016 is looking to recruit entrepreneurs who already have an innovative social venture or work within an established organisation seeking to deliver socially innovative projects.

The four-month nationwide program will take place from July – October 2016 and involve study blocks in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. This unique program will see successful participants develop the skills and knowledge to accelerate the growth of their social businesses, as well as benefit from SSE and BT’s expansive and inspiring network of mentors and experts around the country.

Paul Bide, Chair of SSE Australia, said, “We are delighted to announce this second program with BT which builds on the success of our first collaboration.

“Together we are making waves in the education of social change-makers by providing a unique, practical and powerful opportunity for participants across Australia to drive their social ventures forward and help them establish sustainable social enterprises that create lasting change.”

Jane Watts, Head of Private Wealth, BT Financial Group said, “Our first program with SSE was so successful that we did not hesitate in coming together again in our aim to drive real social change in Australia.

“Our business expertise, combined with the practical entrepreneurial education from SSE has proved to be a winning combination and that is why we will again be providing mentors and funding for up to 18 students to participate in this program. We can’t wait to see the positive social initiatives delivered throughout this program that make a real difference in the community.”

Keen to apply?

Applications for the SSE and BT Social Entrepreneur Accelerator program open on 16th November and close on the 29th February 2016.

The program will take place between July and October 2016.

For more information, visit the website.