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We exist to help young Bhutanese people who have the vision, drive and idea to set up or upscale a business, which is economically beneficia l, socially responsible, culturally sensitive and environment friendly. Moreover, it is important that proposals are aligned to the national priorities of creating employment and improving the resilience of the Bhutanese economy as it meets new challenges. There is no minimum educational requirement apart from a basic literacy and a good understanding of business accounting.  \nWe call for business proposals twice a year, once in spring and next in fall through the Loden website and social media pages where we promote and encourage entrepreneurial activities, while maintaining social and ethical responsibility.  \nSelected candidates can avail a support of interest and collateral free loan up to Nu. 1.5 million, from the Loden Entrepreneurship fund which must be repaid over a four-year period through monthly installments. However, the selected candidates need to have a guarantor who has a regular income to avail the loan for the business. The loan is disbursed in two t ranches. The second tranche of the loan s hall be made upon verification of the proper use of money received in the fi rst tranche and with positive recommendation from the project monitoring team from Loden.  \nThe proposal will be evaluated based on the following priority criteria:  \n1. Financial viability (able to repay the loan)  \n2. Cultural, social and ecological sensitivity (e.g. not a slaughterhouse, fishery, logging, bar etc.)  \n3. Clear and realistic  \n4. Social impact such as employment generation, community benefit, etc.  \n5. Geographic suitability or regional balance (advantageous to be based outside Thimphu)  \n6. Non-duplication of LEP funded projects or project (should not be something which is already in the market and where there is no requirement for such projects)  \n7. Entrepreneurial drive and motivation (good business is not sufficient ; we need real entrepreneurs)  \n8. Personal commitment (teamwork and personal investment are a plus)  \nLodƈƑ FoƘnƇƞƱiƒn BusƌƑƢưs ProƓƒưƞl TemƓƩƄtƢ  \n9. Skills (understanding competition and key business indicators)  \nApplication Process:  \nThere are TWO application processes, please choose any ONE of the following:  \nProcess A: Applicants must submit the business proposal template developed by Loden Foundation, which is available (HERE). If you are following process A, you do not have to submit the documents listed in process B, because those documents need to be attached in the same template.  \nProcess B: Applicants who are submitting your own business proposal must submit the following documents:  \n● A business proposal template/your own business proposal ( not exceeding 15 pages) GUIDELINE  \n● Curriculum Vitae (CV)  \n● Personal statement explaining why you are interested in the chosen business  \n● Duly filled ‘Business Plan Submission form available  HERE  \n● Latest CIB report of the applicant and of the spouse, if married, from the Credit  \nInformation Bureau of Bhutan. For further details, [you may visit](you may visit www.cib.bt)[ ](you may visit www.cib.bt)[www.cib.bt](you may visit www.cib.bt)[ ](you may visit www.cib.bt)● CID copy  \nNote 1: We also encourage you to submit supporting documents (if applicable) such as lease approvals for land, proforma invoices of machinery & equipment and applicable recommendation letters proving proficiency or recognitions etc.  \nNOTE 2: If you are a returning applicant applying with the same idea, you must explicitly mention what is new in your business plan. You must also indicate if you have received or applied for funding for the same business from other funding sources.  \nLodƈƑ FoƘnƇƞƱiƒn BusƌƑƢưs ProƓƒưƞl TemƓƩƄtƢ  \nBusiness Proposal Template","cbCainbGhX2zB2Vo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainbGhX2zB2Vo","pdf",146248,"English","# Background\n## Programme purpose and loan structure\n## Application cycles and responsibilities\n# Evaluation criteria\n# Application process\n## Process A: Use provided template\n## Process B: Submit own proposal and documents\n# Business proposal template\n## Applicant details\n## Business details\n## Executive summary\n## Vision, mission, objectives, key success factors","[{\"question\":\"What kind of loan support does the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme provide?\",\"answer\":\"Selected candidates can receive an interest- and collateral-free loan up to Nu. 1.5 million, repayable over four years through monthly installments. 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