EMPOWERING OVERLOOKED ENTREPRENEURS
We unlock grants, mentoring & opportunities so ideas become businesses.
PARTNERS — GLOBAL PURPOSE ENTERPRISE
We're in partnership with Global Purpose Enterprise, a leading UK social enterprise that connects diverse young talent with industry. Together we provide funding, mentoring and real access so ambitious entrepreneurs can do their best work — and communities benefit.
Worked with:
“The UK loses £24 billion a year by failing to fully use diverse talent. We're changing that with real capital for young entrepreneurs — funding that turns ideas into businesses that lift communities.”
WHY WE EXIST
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. We remove the financial and network barriers that keep overlooked entrepreneurs out of the economy.
Key dates:
Applications for £100,000 worth of grant open 15 Oct (Tuesday) · Close 10 Nov · Finals 24 Nov at 180 Studios
REWARDING IDEAS
Our flagship programme backing bold, early-stage entrepreneurs.
DRAGON'S DEN–STYLE FINALS
8 finalists pitching at 180 Studios, London
SMALL GRANTS FOR EARLY-STAGE ENTREPRENEURS
Distributed ahead of the main event
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
- • Be 18–30 years old
- • Be based in or serving the United Kingdom
- • Run a venture less than one year old, or be at pre-launch with a clear plan
- • Show evidence of need or hardship
- • Have UK residency (citizenship, ILR, or equivalent, with proof of ID/residency)
We particularly encourage applications from underserved, marginalised, or underrepresented communities.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
- • Demonstrate clarity of vision and a feasible business plan
- • Showcase growth potential and the possibility for wider community impact
- • Exhibit resilience and a learning mindset
- • Clearly outline how success will be measured (e.g. jobs created, revenue growth, social outcomes)
TIMELINE
- Applications Open
- 15 October 2025 (Monday)
- Deadline for Submissions
- 10 November 2025 (midnight)
- Small-grant Winners Announced
- 17 November 2025
- Finals Event
- 24 November 2025 — 180 Studios, London
Ready to make your mark? Applications open October 15th, 2025
HOW IT WORKS
SUBMIT YOUR IDEA
Share your concept and vision.
SHORTLIST
Our panel reviews and selects promising ideas.
MICRO-GRANT OR LIVE PITCH
Receive a micro-grant or pitch for further capital.
TRUSTEES
Meet the visionaries driving our mission to empower underserved communities through entrepreneurship and opportunity.
David Wethey
Chair
Bassam Gilini
Trustee
Basil Gilini
Trustee
Andre Spence
Trustee
Greg Clark
CEO
CONTACT / UPDATES
Get in touch with us to learn more about our programs or discuss how you can get involved.