Overview
Grant funding and support for young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 across the UK to start or grow a business.
What's on offer
Provides Start-Up Grants of up to £500 for very early-stage businesses and Business Grants of up to £2,000 for businesses trading for less than 2.5 years. Successful applicants also gain access to a peer network of entrepreneurs.
Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18–30, operate a UK-based business, be the majority owner of the business, have (or be setting up) a business bank account, and demonstrate financial need. Businesses must be at an early stage and typically less than 2.5 years old.
Eligible fieldsEntrepreneurship
Social mobilityTargeted opportunity
Ideal applicant
Young entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds who have already taken concrete steps to launch or grow a business but lack access to traditional finance.