Firstport provides business support and advice and start-up awards to new and emerging social entrepreneurs across Scotland. We are particularly keen to stimulate ideas using digital media - websites, computer games, social networks, phone apps etc- that can help make a real difference in Scotland. Inspired? Over the next month we are looking for early stage ideas that have the potential to become viable social businesses using digital media.



What can we offer?

Firstport can… Continue

BETTER NET AWARDS:

Can you make cyberspace a better place?

Have you got an innovative idea to bring about positive change using the internet?The Better Net Awards is an exciting new programme from FirstPort, Scotland UnLtd and the Nominet Trust to provide individuals with funding and support to improve and encourage the development of a safe, educational and inclusive Internet.



Up to £5,000 is available to individuals to develop and lead Internet based solutions to the… Continue

What is 4iP?

4iP is a digital media innovation fund created by Channel 4; it supports great ideas for websites, games and mobile applications.



FirstPort, UnLtd and 4iP have teamed up to help individuals develop early stage digital media ideas and prototypes. Together they build the skills, capabilities and partnerships to turn these ideas and prototypes into social businesses.





What are the 4iP Awards?

The 4iP challenge will be giving Awards of up to £5000… Continue