The National Association of Creative and Cultural Industries invites you to participate in the national competition "Creative Business Cup” where the winner qualifies for the international Creative Business Cup finals in Copenhagen, Denmark during the Global Entrepreneurship Week in November 2014.

Be a part of Creative Business Cup!

In 2013 35 joined us for three fantastic days and at the end the jury named Teddy The Guardian from Croatia as the winning team. The 2014 edition of Creative Business Cup is next in line – and we want you to join! If you are not a National Host yet – do not hesitate to become one! Check the link to the National Host guide in under "Facts" in the right sidebar.

Creative Business Cup provides many valuable benefits for National Hosts, National Winners and other participating start-ups and stakeholders within the creative industries. The success of the Creative Business Cup depends largely on engaging the right National Hosts – the right ambassadors – for the job. National GEW hosts are the entry point in each country, but other organizations can also be responsible for, or involved in, running the competition.

Every creative entrepreneur can participate in the international Creative Business Cup! Ways to join Creative Business Cup:

National Winner:

If you win a national Creative Business Cup final, you will get access to CBC Connect, Startup Days and compete at the international Creative Business Cup finals. Visit http://www.kikas.lt/ for more information.

National Top five:

If you reach top five in your country's national finals, you will be offered the chance to promote your business concept internationally, online through CBC Connect and get access to the Startup Days in Copenhagen and the chance to win special prizes. You are not eligible to win the main competition, but you will have the chance to win special prizes and may join workshops, potentially pitch to investors and network with peers and industry experts. 

As a participating creative entrepreneur you will get:

• The chance to go to Copenhagen, participate in workshops and networking at the International Creative Business Cup Finals. This goes for all entrepreneurs – even participants that don’t win the national competition
• The chance to represent their country as national winner in the International Creative Business Cup Finals in Copenhagen, Denmark
• The chance to win cash money and special prizes at the International Creative Business Cup Finals
• All entrepreneurs that place in the top five in their national competition get free access and a profile on CBC Connect which promotes them internationally. They can also participate in the online program to prepare for Copenhagen, including webinars and expert advice
• Improved business skills from sparring with the international jury, industry experts and investors
• International promotion
• Networking and feedback from peers, investors, industry experts and other participants

Ultimately, the Creative Business Cup is about change and empowerment, supporting entrepreneurs around the world – and we want you to be a part of it!

Applications must be provided by 30 July at [email protected]