Wanted: Social Entrepreneur in Gujarat

Do you want to turn your vision for change in Gujarat into a profitable business? Our partner Steuler offers you capacity building, a team of like-minded co-creators and access to funding. Apply here until November 15, 2026 and become the social entrepreneur in GROWTH27 starting in February 2027.

With Steuler Group, we aim at creating sustainable impact. In GROWTH27, we support you as an early-stage social entrepreneurs in turning their vision for change into reality. We build your business and leadership skills, give you a team of 12 employees to test prototypes on the ground, pitch for funding and setup a profitable social enterprise.

For Steuler's next program GROWTH27, we are looking for you as an aspiring social entrepreneur. We invite you to apply here until November 30, 2026 if you have...

• the passion to make a difference in Gujarat

• 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

• the readiness to co-create solutions to the challenge in your 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 GROWTH27 from March to November 2026. 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 the chance to pitch for funding to kick-start your impact-driven venture

• get opportunities after the program to learn from peers and exchange best practices

• continue to keep in touch with us and your team after the program

Are you ready to apply? Here is how it works:

• Submit your short video application until November 15, 2026

• Participate in an interview and a potential visit to your community if you are shortlisted

• Introduce yourself to a panel in mid December 2026

Whom to contact?

If you have questions please contact Carsten at carsten [at] bookbridge [dot] org. We are looking forward to receiving your application.