WHO CAN APPLY?

All candidates should fit the following criteria:

• Be aged between 21 and 40 at the date applications are due (05.07.2011)
• Already work in the design or fashion sector (as above) with at least three years experience
• Be entrepreneurial and have shown their ability in the promotion and development of  the design or fashion sector in their country, in either a commercial context, public context, or both
• Through their character, drive and abilities, demonstrate their potential as a future leader of the sector and a partner for the UK – which would see further work between your country and the UK
• Have English language skills to IELTS 6  – ‘competent user’ or above

Definition of a creative entrepreneur

British Council defines creative entrepreneurs as follows:

• Somebody working in the creative sector who is able to demonstrate business success in the classic terms of business growth (profit, market share, employees) and/or in terms of his or her reputation (creativity, quality and aesthetic) amongst their peers.
• Somebody working in the creative sector who has developed a successful (in terms of impact and reach) social or not‑for‑profit enterprise in this sector.
• Somebody working in the creative sector who has shown leadership in the industry by championing its development in their country.
• Somebody working in the creative sector who has developed initiatives (exhibitions, trade fairs, festivals etc) that develop and grow the market for this sector in their country.