| Applications are welcomed from individuals meeting the following criteria: |
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| 1. You must be aged 35 or under |
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| 2. You must be the founder, co-founder, managing director, CEO of a privately-owned business |
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| 3. You should be running a company with a turnover in excess of £1m with fantastic growth potential and/or will have raised £250,000 plus |
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| 4. Your business should employ between 5-500 staff |
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| 5. Your business should be able to demonstrate a unique or outstanding proposition, proven in its market and that has experienced considerable success |
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| 6. You must not be running a lifestyle business (one not created for growth) or a micro business |