Capita is also championing the benefits of Million Makers to its own employees by including participation in the competition as a module in the company's Lead The Way graduate scheme.

Each team, consisting of 10-15 employees, produces a business plan for their idea to raise money before being put through their paces during a Dragons' Den style panel presentation.

Once the business plan is finalised teams from regions across England, Wales and Scotland embark on a six month enterprising activity, competing against other businesses in their region. The team that raises the most money will be crowned winner and there are prizes for the most innovative and entrepreneurial teams, as well as outstanding individuals.

All regional winners will attend a national final in London where the overall Million Makers champion will be revealed.

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