Black in Business initiative

Black In Business 2024: An initiative to elevate and grow Black Owned Businesses in the UK

Designed by Channel 4, we are a proud partner of this initiative, which rewards four businesses ready to scale through the power of TV advertising and mentorship. Each winner will receive £150,000 of TV advertising on Channel 4, the creation of their own TV advert, plus 6-months tailored marketing and business mentorship to help accelerate their growth. 

Applications are now open, with a closing date of Monday 28th October.

Apply today

Read last year's beneficiaries’ stories below

Emmanuel Eribo — Co-founder/CEO, LØCI

LØCI

An ethical approach to men's and women’s footwear combining fashion, functionality and the feel-good factor.

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Jamelia Donaldson – Founder/CEO, TreasureTress

TreasureTress

On a mission to solve a longstanding problem for those with naturally textured hair, read how Jamelia is making waves in the hair and beauty sector.

More about TreasureTress
Segun Akinwoleola – Founder, The Gym Kitchen

The Gym Kitchen

With frustration at the lack of accessible, affordable and healthy food, Segun set about making his own and filling this gap in the market.

More about The Gym Kitchen
Mark Dalgety — Founder, Dalgety Teas

Dalgety Teas

How a chance conversation in Brixton led to being on the supermarket shelves and going global from its community roots.

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Thomas Robson-Kanu — Founder & CEO, The Turmeric Co with his father, Rechi

The Turmeric Co.

From winning on the football pitch to selling award-winning wellness shots in Sainsbury’s.

More about the Turmeric Co.

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