Since 2005, Shell has awarded over £2.25 million to 62 small businesses who have developed new ways of cutting carbon emissions. It urges those small enterprises with a commercially viable, innovative idea to apply for the 2013 Shell Springboard Awards.
The company says: "At Shell, we pride ourselves on our commitment to champion great British low carbon innovation. We understand that there are over five million small to medium sized businesses in the UK who are smart, quick and full of ideas, but finding financial support difficult to obtain. With low carbon enterprise rising up the agenda for government and the media, it's never been a more exciting time for businesses in this sector."
To apply, please visit www.shellspringboard.org before 5pm on Friday, 18th January 2013.
The recently refreshed Shell Springboard website includes advice on how to craft your entry, details of the past winners and a short video from Shell to introduce this year's awards.
To enter the competition you must:
- be based in the UK
- be a SME by the European definition
- have been in business for at least three months
Judging will be carried out by the 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 the UK winner in London in May 2013.
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