Welcome to Shell LiveWIRE
Shell LiveWIRE is the flagship enterprise development programme of Shell. The programme strengthens local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs.
What is Shell Livewire
Every year Shell LiveWIRE supports thousands of individuals to access the knowledge, skills, networks and resources to turn their business ideas into successful enterprises which provide a sustainable income, create jobs and drive innovation.
Top Ten Innovators
Shell LiveWIRE ‘Top Ten Innovators’ highlights and rewards LiveWIRE businesses that demonstrate excellence in innovation.
Latest news
Sabahan start-ups receive RM 50k Shell LiveWIRE funding boost
Five entrepreneurs from Sabah have each received a US $2,380 seed grant from Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia to kick-start their fledgling businesses.
UN states entrepreneurship central to improvements in the developing world
The UN’s Least Developed Countries Report, Entrepreneurship for Structural Transformation: Beyond Business as Usual, stated, “At the centre of radical economic change is transformational entrepreneurship.”
New report reveals the UK receives most European early-stage funding
The UK receives the greatest amount of early-stage funding in Europe, according to new tech.eu report.
South African LiveWIREs increase turnover by up to 500%
Shell LiveWIRE start-ups in South Africa report an increase in turnover of 70 to 500%, according to an evaluation of the programme.