Havas Media Network UK (HMN), one of the world’s largest media agencies has launched an exciting scheme designed to support budding business professionals from less advantaged and underrepresented groups.
The programme gives talented applicants the chance to win £150k of support in the form of investment, media value, mentorship, and resources.
This year, the exciting programme has relocated to Manchester to be closer to the local trailblazers and creatives HMN UK aspires to fund and support.
HMN UK first launched the programme in 2021 to support business owners from less advantaged communities.
The entrepreneurship scheme is part of a broader programme, Havas Boost, that Havas Media Network has expanded to cover three distinct areas:
Boost Business
Boost Business is designed to support two to three year old businesses founded by people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The business must be based in the North West of England and have a demonstrable purpose beyond profit.
HMN UK has refreshed the experience for entrepreneurs taking part in this year’s Boost Business programme.
Ten entrepreneur applicants will be invited to pitch their unique ideas in a judging chamber, think Dragon’s Den, during Global Entrepreneurship Week (18-25 November).
The Havas Boost board, chaired by chief growth officer Nick Wright, will choose the winner.
The deserving recipient will benefit from £150k of support in the form of investment, media value, and resource support.
Boost Talent
Boost Talent is designed to help young people from underrepresented groups to enter the media and advertising industry.
Fifteen successful candidates will be matched with experienced leaders in the media and advertising sector for a six-month mentorship programme.
You must be over 18, not in full-time education, and from a less advantaged background to apply.
Boost Charity
Set to launch in 2025, Boost Charity will provide advertising and media support to small charities in the North West of England.
The goal is to give causes and charities the tools needed to improve their marketing and communications - and in turn, spread the word.
"Around a fifth of the UK’s advertising workforce works out of London and sometimes it can feel the economy is similarly lopsided," James Reddington, joint general manager at Havas Media Manchester, said.
"The advertising industry has a privileged position as a key growth driver of the whole UK economy, which means we have a responsibility to be the sea that lifts all boats. Our evolution and expansion of Havas Boost are part of our commitment to drive meaningful change within and outside our industry."
Topics: Business
The LADbible Team