Eligibility Criteria

The Dream Believe Succeed Foundation will generally use the following criteria to assess grant applications

• Applicants aged between 15 and 23 years as at 31 January 2018
• Applicants must reside in Christchurch
• It must be a new business or business idea(s)
• The Applicant should also have an intention to implement their business or ideas(s) in Canterbury
• The applicant must be the main promoter i.e. has the lead role in the business and/or has a significant shareholding in the business.
• Applicants can only enter one business or idea per calendar year
• Applications must be in by 16 December 2017
• Applicants must complete the entry form
• Applicants must be prepared to make themselves available for an interview as part of the application
• Applicants will need to provide support for their request for funding
• Finalists  will be required to complete a business plan and present their idea or business to the selection panel