Are you between the ages of 16 and 25 and based in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire
Do you have a business idea that you’re ready to bring to the local market? The Youth Enterprise Market Challenge is designed to transform ambitious young individuals into successful traders, offering comprehensive training, hands-on market experience, and one-on-one mentorship.
Program Highlights
Interactive Workshops
Sharpen your skills in strategy, marketing, branding, and finance through targeted, dynamic sessions.
Real Market Day Experience
Take your products from concept to customer by selling in bustling market environments across Cambridge and South Cambs
Personalized Mentorship
Receive direct guidance from industry leaders to perfect your business model and market strategy.
Startup Funding
Access up to £1,000 in startup funds to fuel your journey from bedroom to market stall
Digital Badge
Earn a digital badge recognizing your acquired skills. This modern symbol of achievement can be shared across your digital profiles, showcasing your accomplishments to potential employers and networks
Program Overview
Kick-off Date
Launch your market challenge journey starting July 1st, 2024 - (12noon Online Session )
Key Dates
Boot Camp
Thursday 10 and Friday 11th of July
Morning Sessions
10:30 AM - 3 PM
South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA
One-to-One Online Mentorship
July 15 - August 31, 2024
Field-Based Sessions
Saturdays 7th and14th of September 2024
Experience real market trading in Cambridge and South Cambs please, at the same times or adjusted to start from 1 pm if the room is available from that time that week.
Market Day
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Online Progression Session/Exit Interviews
Week of September 26, 2024
Join Us and Transform Your Business Dreams Into Market Success
Act now as slots are limited. Fill out the registration form below to secure your spot in the Youth Enterprise Market Challenge. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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