Do you want to turn your vision for change in your community into a profitable business? Then apply until December 8, 2023 and become the social entrepreneur in our 22nd Capability Program starting in April 2024.
At BOOKBRIDGE, we believe in a world where people care and act. This is why we combine transformative learning with impact. In our action learning programs, we develop purpose-driven leaders while creating social enterprises for the big challenges of our time.
For our 22nd Capability Program from April to October 2024, we are looking for an aspiring social entrepreneur. Do you need support in turning your a vision for change in your community into reality? We invite you to apply here until December 8, 2023 if you have...
a strong passion to make a difference in your community
strong entrepreneurial fiber and a track record in turning things into reality
the willingness to dedicate yourself full-time to running a business which improves the job and life chances of your community members
good roots in your community with the ability to motivate others to join in to support your vision
Please consider that we cannot scale up existing businesses. Instead, we are looking for applicants who are ready to co-create solutions to a challenge in the community with a team of international professionals.
We invest in you to turn your vision into reality. We offer you a structured and proven approach to turn your vision for your community into a tangible social enterprise. As a social entrepreneur, you participate for free in our 22nd Capability Program from April to October 2024. By engaging in our program, you will
develop your business and leadership skills with support from professional business and leadership coaches
get support from a passionate team of professionals in setting up your social enterprise
get access to a soft loan at 0% interest to kick-start your impact-driven venture
get opportunities after the program to learn from peers and exchange best practices
receive a lifetime membership in our BOOKBRIDGE Family
Are you ready to apply? Here is how it works:
Fill out our application form until December 8, 2023
Participate in a 1h video call and a potential visit to your community if you are shortlisted by December 13, 2023
Introduce yourself to an international panel by December 20, 2023
Whom to contact?
If you have questions please contact Carsten Ruebsaamen at carsten@bookbridge.org.