THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To be selected as a winner of the Berti Green Accelerator Programme, applicants are required to participate in a three stage Application process:
- Submission of the Application Form (“Stage One”)
- If successful, attendance of The Finalists Selection Event (“Stage Two”)
- If successful, attendance of The Final Pitch (“Stage Three”)
Keep an eye on this website for more information on the 2014 Berti Green Accelerator application process. Downloadable applications, dates, and a detailed outline of this year’s application process are coming soon!
OUR JUDGING CRITERIA
Businesses will be selected on the following criteria:
- CARBON REDUCTION: your business’s ability to sustainably lower green-house gas emissions
- PROFITABILITY: the ability to demonstrate that your business model is scalable, sustainable and can offer rewarding long term financial returns
- INNOVATION: the ability of your business to identify a clear niche in the market
- LEADERSHIP: the experience and expertise of your company’s management
The mentorship programme is designed to be flexible with each of the winning business’s requirements. After visiting winners’ HQ, meeting the team and seeing the business in operation, mentors will discuss an appropriate action plan for ongoing support. Each of the winning three businesses will be assigned a senior level mentor. Mentor’s will be designated based on their appropriate experience and suitability to each of the winners. The mentorship programme is expected to last for 12 months with an average time commitment of 1-2 hours per week. Berti Investments is actively seeking to invest up to £1million into each of the successful businesses. By keeping in close contact with successful applicants through the mentorship programme, we will establish strong relationships. If and when conditions are appropriate, we will ensure the right kind of investment is made. Additional Benefits For full detail on eligibility please see terms & conditions. WHAT'S ON OFFER?
