The British Council are seeking the brightest young business talent in the interactive and communications sector. You should be entrepreneurial, aged 25-35, with at least 3 years professional experience and the drive to push the boundaries of the interactive and comms industries.

The definition of ‘communications’ is quite wide and includes graphic design, print & broadcast media, PR, advertising, branding and photography.

The definition of ‘interactive’ includes digital and interactive multimedia, leisure software publishers, developers and marketing specialists, entertainment developers for the internet, digital television, radio and mobile phones, internet and web design and experimental media.

The awards offer the amazing opportunity to extend your international business network. Six finalists from each category will be selected to undertake a tour of the interactive and communications industries in India where they will meet their peers and industry leaders, gaining valuable insights into the market and the way businesses operate there.



The winners will receive a £5,000 grant to be spent on a collaborative project with India.

Applications are now open and close at 2pm on Monday 7 September 2009.



For more information and details of how to apply please visit www.creativeconomy.org.uk/ukyie09

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