<p>A newly-launched 2m "incubator fund" is offering 0 per cent interest loans to social entrepreneurs in northern England.</p><p>The second round of Social Incubator North will see the best business ideas receive up to 25,000 loan investments with up to 80 hours of tailored one-to-one business support, peer learning, networking and access to business premises.</p><p>All ideas must come with a social backbone, such as offering employment or training to vulnerable members of the community or delivering a service with green credentials.</p><p>To apply, visit www.socialincubatornorth.org.uk by February 28.</p><p><a href="http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/business/cash-boost-for-social-business-ventures-1-6407191">Keep reading...</a></p>