Next Gen Entrepreneurs
£100 seed fund entry for 18-27 year olds
On 1 Jan 2025, we put a call out to find bright entrepreneurs aged 18-19. These teenagers seriously impressed us.
Meet some of the amazing youths, building their businesses & creating a bright future
Paige Moore,
"I have autism. I started my business as photos express my feelings and talent. I believe that Life is Good"


Sophie Cordery,
"I want everyone to enjoy the pieces I make, whether that is a custom piece or a pre-made item. I like to create a personal experience for the customer


Are you next? Apply below
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This year, one incredible teenager could turn £100 into a whopping £15,000! 🎉
🚨 **£100 GIVEAWAY FOR TEEN ENTREPRENEURS!**
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Have a brilliant business idea?
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Need some seed money to launch your vision?
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We’re thrilled to give away £100 each to 12 lucky teenagers to help spark your entrepreneurial journey! 💸.
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We are hoping to have 6 boys & 6 girls but we wont be pedantic about it.
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However each teen has to be aged 18-27, living in or within 20 miles of Hertford or Buckingham
🗓️ **Deadline for Applications: Ongoing** 🗓️ (We will keep going till we find the our wonderful 12. See our teens here)
Don’t miss out – get your application in today!
🔑 **How to enter:**
1️⃣ Fill out the application form below.
2️⃣ Be aged **18-27** and live within **20 miles** of Hertford OR Buckingham.
3️⃣ Be **ready to share** your business journey on social media to inspire others and your customer base! 🚀
Use the £100 as your **sole capital** or **boost it with other funds**—the choice is yours!
Whether you invest in supplies, marketing, or your brilliant idea, just be sure to commit to your business journey and let us share your amazing progress! 📈
**Important note:** We are not going to police you once we hand over that £100. Trust has to play a part so if you decide to spend it all on a shopping spree, that's okay too 😅 ( though we hope you'll invest in your idea)!
The goal is to prove that teens can create real businesses. How you use the money is your story to tell!
Since 2016, I’ve mentored over **60 amazing teenagers** and coached numerous business owners. I truly believe **teens are some of the most minds** out there, and I can’t wait to see what you create! 🙌
👉 **Extra perks:** As part of this giveaway, we will offer limited coaching. As in, you can come to us for help, we will gently offer our suggestions, but you are in the driving seat.
At the end of 12 months, we have a huge prize for the most impressive business growth.
Plus we get to show off like proud mentors too.
All our team is Enhanced DBS checked
**APPLY NOW** and show us what you can build! 🚀
Feel free to the word in social media groups in Buckingham and Hertford!
BACKGROUND
Since 2015, I’ve mentored teens at the following High Schools: Simon Balle, Thomas Alleyne, and Bedford Academy and given inspiring business talks at Presdales (Ware), Chauncy (Ware), and Lord Grey (Milton Keynes). I’ve always known that teens and young adults are bursting with creativity and drive, and when given the space they truly soar!
My former business in Hertford saw a staggering increase of 150% increase in turnover in just one year (yes, you read that right!) after hiring 6 enthusiastic teenagers with no prior industry experience, they just had bags of enthusiasm, positivity and can-do. Teens are rocket fuel!
I’m eager to see what you can achieve, which is why I came up with this initiative.
And no, I’m not trying to take shares in your business—this isn’t Dragons’ Den!
I’m simply saying: here’s £100, take a leap, chase that wild idea in your head, and I’ll be right there with you, offering advice, brainstorming together, and connecting you with helpful contacts.
Let us help you create an incredible success story! That’s what this is all about.
Good luck!
Cynthia