One of Shell?s social investment programmes aims at developing entrepreneurship among young people aged between 18 & 30.

SHELL in collaboration with the Small Enterprises & Handicraft Development Authority (SEHDA) is launching its annual competition for the seventh year to recognize the efforts and successes of young people in developing business plans and their achievements.

The four categories of the award are as follows: Shell LiveWIRE ?Most Successful Young Entrepreneur?; Barclays ?Best Business Plan ( professional)?; HSBC ? Best Business Plan (College)?; Shell LiveWIRE ?Best Business Plan- Rodrigues?.

The Most Successful young entrepreneur of the year will obtain a cash prize of Rs 35,000 and a return air ticket to London [including accommodation] to take part in the 2007 UK final.

The entry form should be submitted by 9th June and the completed business plan by 31 August 2006 at the latest.

Shell LiveWIRE was introduced in Mauritius in 2000 and is operational in 23 other countries across the globe. Last year, six young persons started their own businesses and created job opportunities for 11others.