Young entrepreneurs
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Many of today's best-known entrepreneurs started their business when they were very young. For example Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Frank and Dan Carney who started Pizza Hut all started out young.
Starting your own business can be both financially rewarding and hugely satisfying. If you are aged 30 or under, you can benefit from a range of support especially developed for young entrepreneurs.
Find out more by visiting the sites of our youth enterprise partners
- Advantage NI
Helps and supports young entrepreneurs via a range of products and services that can be accessed through their website. Register for free support on the Advantage NI website. - Prince's Trust
Helps unemployed and disadvantaged young people aged 18-30 to start a business. The Trust provides initial funding and support to start up, a personal mentor for up to three years and tailored ICT training and marketing support. Read about the support available to young entrepreneurs on the Prince's Trust website. - Enterprise Northern Ireland
Anyone aged 16+ can take part in the Start a Business programme, which provides invaluable information on sales and marketing, financial management, business, ICT, legal issues and more. Find out about the Start a Business programme on the Enterprise Northern Ireland website.
Contact
Advantage NIGraham Pollock
T: 028 9069 8169
E: graham.pollock@investni.com
Enterprise Northern Ireland
Alastair Higgins
T: 028 9069 8165
E: alastair.higgins@investni.com
Go for It helpdesk
T: 0808 127 0000
Student Enterprise Awards |
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If you are a student with an idea that you think has commercial potential, then this competition is for you
The Big Idea |
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Pupils at key stage four have an unique opportunity to compete for a cash prize of £5,000, to be used for a school improvement project
The Future is Yours |
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As part of the Go For It campaign Invest NI is running an entrepreneurship challenge for key stage three pupils
Kauffman Foundation / Flying Start Global Fellowship 2008/09 |
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This scheme offers two higher education students or graduates the opportunity to spend six months in the United States
BUSINESS CHALLENGES
Sales and marketing, financial management, regulations and licences are key considerations for all business start-ups
CASE STUDIES
Find out about the experiences of college entrepreneurs through a series of video clips. 
