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Cambridge’s innovative start-ups are among the best in the world and recognised as a special “phenomenon”.  Now they have the chance to  win up to £200,000 worth of professional services to take their business one step further in a national competition launched by Orange.

Their Win Your Business competition is keen to support today’s bright entrepreneurs and Orange would like to hear what is different about your company, and what makes it stand out for its creativity, innovation and fearlessness. They’re looking for a different idea, different approaches, clear strategies – an idea that stands out as deserving their funding and support.

The £200,000 prize does not just include investment capital, but legal advice, business planning advice, mentoring, and marketing consultancy, all the vital ingredients needed by successful entrepreneurs. Orange says:

“At Orange, we’re proud to support different businesses all over the country. We always have and we always will. And now, we’re looking for the UK’s next different business. If you’ve got a fresh idea, tell us and you could win a year’s backing and support to make it happen.

“We’re making sure entrepreneurs have the support, advice and investment to get them on the road to success and change lives forever. Our panel of judges includes some of the UK’s most successful business leaders – tell us about your innovative new idea and you could become the UK’s next different business.”

You will need to act quickly as the deadline for entries is 31 March, with shortlisted finalists announced on 30 April, and the winner on 1 June.

The distinguished judging panel includes:

Spencer McHugh – Brand Director – Everything Everywhere (pic)
Martin Stiven – Vice President (Business) – Everything Everywhere
Nigel Jones – Chairman and CEO – Publicis Group UK
Steve Neal – Partner – Kingston Smith LLP

Guidance on entering the competition can be found at this link.

Good luck!!