What is Rinker’s Challenge?

Rinker’s Challenge is a training programme for entrepreneurs run by Rinker Centre at Bulgarian Charities Aids Foundation.
Rinker’s Challenge offers a unique opportunity for start-up entrepreneurs to attend a structured training system, receive individual advice from leading professionals and entrepreneurs in all business fields and to receive start-up funding for their business project.

Who is Rinker’s Challenge for?

We are looking for people who have ideas and are ready to take a chance.
People who know that succeeding means hard work.
People who not only want to take the money but seek the knowledge about how to multiply it.
If you want to start up a social entrepreneur, then Rinker’s Challenge is your programme.

Application deadline

The call is open until December, 31st 2014.
The selection process will be completed by mid-January 2015.
Take a look at the programme’s calendar.

What will you gain?

The twelve best entrepreneurs will be involved in a training programme during which they will be able to develop their business idea, to make a feasibility assessment, develop a business plan – one that any investment banker would be happy to see.
The three top business projects will receive start-up funding of
up to 20 000 BGN
as well as support in putting the idea into practice (April 2015 – March 2016).

How to apply

Application is online and in Bulgarian only.
You need to fill in an Application form and attach several signed and scanned documents
(see details bottom of the form).
See the application procedures.
Read frequently asked questions.

If you have other questions – contact us.