Are you The Next Big Startup Thing on the lookout for funding?

Here’s a mini-round up of startup funding competitions happening over the summer…

Closing 25 July! OTEC STARTUP COMPETITION (UK) 2015
The Overseas Talent Entrepreneurship Conference (OTEC) is a government-sponsored event in Beijing that aims to connect international entrepreneurs with investment and growth opportunities to help them launch their startups in China. Win up to £120,000 in startup grants and £1,000,000 in capital investment, plus free working space and life-long growth support.
Find out more and apply at http://bit.ly/1GCjFrb

Apply before 15 September! The Green Alley Award is Europe’s only award for entrepreneurs and start-ups working in the circular economy. Green entrepreneurs with sustainable economy ideas and new ways of looking at waste as a resource can apply until 15 September 2015. The most convincing candidates will be invited to the final in Berlin (4 November 2015) and will present their business ideas in a live pitch to an international audience. An expert jury will then select the winner of the Green Alley Award 2015, who will be rewarded with a package of benefits and services worth up to 15,000 pounds.
Find out more and apply at http://bit.ly/1SBy5Pe