Havas Boost is opening a competition to find trail-blazing businesses to support less advantaged business owners across Yorkshire, the North West and the North East of England.
One business will be awarded up to £150,000 worth of cash and tailored support to help them grow and scale.
Havas Boost Business?
What is
are you eligible?
Your business is based in Yorkshire, the North West or the North East of England
Your business is between 2–5 years old
Your business has a purpose beyond profit
You come from an underrepresented background, or have encountered challenges accessing opportunities
DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY PACK
appplications open
23.09.2025
deadline
31.10.2025
If you meet the criteria, please fill out your details below to download our entry pack on how to apply.
Timeline
23rd September 2025
Entries open
31st October 2025
Entries close
NOVEMBER
Shortlisted applicants notified
January 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present a 15-minute presentation to a panel of judges, detailing their business.
FEBRUARY 2026
The successful business will then be announced.
If you have any queries please contact HavasBoostBusiness@havasmn.com
Submit your application
If you have any issues completing the form, please contact HavasBoostBusiness@havasmn.com
2024 WINNER
CHRISTINA TAYLOR
Aim Sky High Talent
In 2024, Havas Media Network brought its Boost programme to Manchester with one goal in mind: back underrepresented entrepreneurs in the North West with real investment – specifically, £150,000 worth of media, strategic support and agency firepower. Our intent was to find someone doing powerful work in their community and help them scale it.
Christina is the founder of Aim Sky High Talent, a creative and talent agency that supports underrepresented voices across sport, entertainment and youth culture. What started as a small dance studio has grown into a platform that’s helped young performers reach international stages – working with artists such as Stormzy, Giggs and Justin Bieber. Aim Sky High Talent now includes influencer representation for well-known names like Mary Earps.
Since winning Boost, Christina has expanded her team, continues to work with Havas as a strategic partner, spoken at prestigious events, such as MAD//UpNorth, and has been featured in multiple industry publications.
