Have you nursed an idea for years? Can your idea improve people's health?
Do you want to turn it into reality?

The Young Foundation is scouting for people in Birmingham with big ideas to tackle health problems. If you think you've got what it takes, here is your chance to put your hat in the ring and answer four questions:

1. Tell us about the health problem you hope to fix
2. Outline how your idea is big, bold and new
3. What support do you need to get your idea off to a flying start?
4. Who is involved in submitting the idea?

The ten most promising proposals will be invited to attend a ‘Big Idea Bonanza Festival' on 1 July 2011. The festival will challenge teams to strengthen or create a business in a day, tap into specialist expertise and pitch to a panel of dragons for the chance to win up to £2,000 of start-up funding and bespoke business support.

There are great examples of innovation in the NHS. For inspiration visit the NHS Institute for Innovation & Improvement

To apply you must be a public sector employee, third sector organisation or resident of Birmingham or Solihull. We welcome applications from individuals, teams or established organisations looking to launch a new idea or grow an existing service.

Download an application form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th June 2011.

Return completed application forms to Eleanor Cappell, Social Entrepreneur in Residence, Young Foundation.

E: eleanor.cappell@youngfoundation.org or eleanor.cappell@benpct.nhs.uk T: 0121 380 9019/ 07956 317 236