How do I enter the prize?
Teams can enter the Manchester Prize at any time between now and 12pm GMT on 17th January 2025.
Contact the team at info@manchesterprize.org if you require any support.
The Entry Form
We have provided a downloadable version of the submission form (945 KB) to assist you in drafting your entry. All final submissions must be made on the submittable platform.
To summarise, the form addresses the following areas:
- Questions about your team, so we know who you are and can check you are eligible;
- Questions about your solution, what is your idea and how will you make it happen – which we can assess against the judging criteria;
- Questions about your needs, so we can understand how best to work with you if you are selected as a finalist;
- An optional survey, so we can understand our entrants better and learn for future challenge prize delivery.
Submitting an Entry
Teams can enter the Manchester Prize at any time between now and 12pm GMT on 17th January 2025, by filling in the entry form via our entry platform submittable.
The form needs to be filled in by the lead entrant organisation. To access the entry form and submit an entry you will need to set up a Submittable account. Once you have started an entry you can save a draft and return to it at a later date to complete.
Before submitting your entry, please ensure that:
- You have read and understood the Manchester Prize Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy;
- Your entry is aligned with the challenge statement and judging criteria;
- Your team meets the eligibility criteria.
Support to Enter
We have made the application process as simple as possible, but you may still have questions. Here is how we can support you through the entry process.
- Download the Innovator Handbook.
- Join a webinar, where we will talk you through the information on how to enter the prize. Sign up or visit this website to watch a recording after the webinars have been delivered.
- 1:1 Calls. We especially encourage teams that are located outside of London and teams with more than 50% female members. We have a finite allocation of 1:2 calls that will be allocated on a first come first served basis to potential applicants from these groups. The calls will provide an opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the entry form and gain clarity on the judging criteria and application process. Please note that the team are unable to assist with support in drafting your solutions or providing feedback. Please email us to arrange a call.
- Reasonable adjustments. We are committed to making the entry process as accessible, efficient and practical as possible. If any reasonable adjustments would support you entering, catering for any additional needs you may have, please contact info@manchesterprize.org.
- If you still have queries, contact the team at info@manchesterprize.org.
