This Competition is now closed for 2024 entries.
More about Advance for Growth
Advance for Growth is an innovative competition for start-ups, micro businesses and SME’s to win free digital advertising space across the borough.
Launched by Hounslow Council in partnership with JCDecaux and West London Chambers of Chamber it’s designed to find and support aspiring Hounslow businesses, providing a platform for growth and success.
Continuing the Council’s successful programmes supporting businesses to survive, thrive and grow, this competition will equip one Hounslow business with the tools and expertise to substantially scale, and build a strong, recognisable brand.
The winning business receives access to the Council’s and JCDecaux’s prestigious Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising estate across the borough for one whole calendar year. To enable them to do this the business gets access to tailored support to maximise the potential of their brand or product.
The unique prize package includes:
- DOOH advertising campaigns to run throughout 2025 on the Council’s and JCDecaux’s digital estate across the borough.
- Creative advise, campaign planning, audience insight and campaign research from JCDecaux
- Post 2025, for a period of 12 months, JCDecaux will value match any cash investment from the winning entrant on DOOH booked through JCDecaux
- One-year one-to-one business mentoring and support from Hounslow Council.
- One-year free subscription to West London Chambers of Commerce and front cover feature on their magazine” Let’s Talk Business”.
Competition entries will be shortlisted and judged by Hounslow Council, JCDecaux and West London Chambers of Commerce. One winner and two-runners up will be selected by the judging panel.
Businesses are eligible to enter if:
- The business is based and registered (via Companies House) in the London Borough of Hounslow.
- The business is registered for VAT payments.
- The business has been trading for a minimum of one year, have no more than 25 employees and has an annual turnover of less than £5 million
- No franchisee’s entrants are permitted.
- The business must not be associated with gambling, smoking (including vaping), alcohol related products or High Fat Salt Sugar related products.
- Previous finalists are not eligible to enter.
Winners will be announced at the West London Chambers of Commerce Business Awards on 21 November 2024.
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