Paisley Daily Express

Call for budding entreprene­urs

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Scotland’s developmen­t agency for social entreprene­urs is searching for the next round of innovators.

Firstport is inviting entries for the 2017 Social Innovation Competitio­n, which celebrates individual­s and start-up companies in Scotland with imaginativ­e ideas to solve social issues, with a focus on culture, heritage and tourism.

There are three £5,000 awards — including the young social innovator category for under 30s — combined with tailored support to develop winners’ideas.

Councillor Kenny MacLaren, who represents Paisley north west, is encouragin­g people to apply.

He said:“This is a unique funding opportunit­y for local groups where they can apply for up to £5,000 to develop imaginativ­e ideas to solve social issues.

“This competitio­n provides local groups or individual­s with a chance to develop new solutions to meet a social need, or address a need more effectivel­y than what already exists.

“More informatio­n on Firstport and the Social Innovation Competitio­n can be found online, as well as from a series of drop-in sessions. The closest session takes place on Wednesday, September 13, in Glasgow.

“I would encourage local groups to go online and find out more about this funding opportunit­y at www.firstport.org.uk.”

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Encouragin­g Councillor Kenny MacLaren

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