DBACE supports visionary creative entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-30 who are driven by a mission to create and sustain social value through their enterprise.
It’s not just about the money
The prize package is designed to give you everything you need to power up your idea or existing business so that you can take it to the next level.
To apply you need to:
— be 18-30 years old
— have a strong idea or an existing business in the creative industries
— want to create positive social impact through your enterprise
— be focussed and committed
You don’t need to:
— have already set up your business. We help people translate ideas into reality as well as grow existing enterprises.
— be experts in business. You just need to be ready to grow with your idea.Â
See the ‘Should I apply?‘ page for full eligibility criteria.
A call out to all talent
We want to make sure that talented people, from all backgrounds, with great ideas or existing businesses can apply. We understand that people are busy and not everyone is used to presenting their business model so we have tried to keep the application process simple. On this site you will also find lots of helpful resources, as well as advice, to support you in the application process.
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has a long history of championing initiatives that drive positive change in society and is committed to helping build the long-term success of the UK creative industries. The global Corporate Social Responsibility social enterprise programme Made for Good supports the success of all kinds of entrepreneurial ventures that create wider social good, including microenterprises, start-ups, non-profits and commercial businesses.The Awards are a natural extension of the longstanding commitment Deutsche Bank has to enabling economic growth and societal progress by creating positive impact in communities around the world.
MeWe360Â (MeWe) is a not for profit incubator for the creative industries and helps creatives develop thriving enterprises. MeWe has a roster of high calibre industry mentors and consultants as well as a vibrant membership network of creatives from across the UK.