£10,000 Social Innovators Award

The EASI Award (Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation) was created to support early‑stage, purpose‑led UK enterprises or charities developing innovative social or environmental products or services. Inspired by challenges highlighted during and after the Covid‑19 pandemic, the award focuses on ventures addressing issues such as mental health, homelessness, care provision, loneliness, climate change, and community resilience.

Benefits

• £10,000 grant for the winner
• 12‑month package of support and fellowship
• Bespoke mentoring sessions with experienced entrepreneurs
• Access to EASI Masterclasses with topic experts
• Introductions to networks and potential funders
• Products/services donated by EASI supporters
• All applicants join the wider EASI community for peer connections

• Must be a founder of an early‑stage UK enterprise or charity
• Venture must be purpose‑led (social or environmental mission)
• A prototype or MVP
• Relevant market research completed
• A business plan in place
• Plans to launch in 2026
• Shortlisted applicants present to judges via video call (April 2026)
• Finalists receive mentoring and masterclasses before award presentation (July 2026)
• Entrepreneur
• Running a project or organization
• Working (full-time or part-time)