Develop a New Skill
Learn by doing. Attend an enterprise workshop or get involved in an experiential learning programme. Access the skills and knowledge you need to start your own business or secure your dream job.
- Enterprise Workshops & Events
- Enterprise Placement Year
- Enterprise NI - Locate your nearest Enterprise Agency to access the Go For It Programme.
Free Explore Enterprise Support (Business Mentor, Business Development Plan, Start Up advice and support) Age 30+. Contact helen.fitzpatrick@enterpriseni.com
Princes Trust Northern Ireland
Free Explore Enterprise Courses (Up to Age 30).
Get support for your business ideas, tackle marketing, sales, budgeting and tax through a series of workshops and business mentorship
Contact Karolyn Gaston Karolyn.Gaston@princes-trust.org.uk to apply
| Location | Information Session | Programme Dates | Programme Times |
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| Online via Ms Teams | 18th Sept, 10am-11am | 26th - 30th Sept | 10am-12:30pm |
Explore ideas and opportunities
Test new ideas and innovations by taking part in an entrepreneurship programme. Socialise and connect with other entrepreneurial students or enter a competition to unlock your potential with prizes.
Launch a new venture
Develop your business idea with support from industry advisors and alumni mentors. Access critical resources and funding to help kickstart your new venture and achieve your goals.
Prince's Trust Explore Enterprise Course
- FREE foundational learning in finance, marketing, business planning and sales for 18-30 yr olds
- Access to cashflow and business plan templates and other free tools and resources
- Learning from other entrepreneurs
- Networking opportunities
- Advice on your business plan
- A Test My Business Idea grant of up to £500
- Start Up Grant of up to £5000 and Start Up Loan funding to launch your business from £500 to £25,000
- Up to 2 years’ support from our experienced business mentors
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are:
- Interested in running your own business
- Ready to explore a business idea further
- Self-motivated
- Prepared to commit time to regular learning and research
- Able to reliably access the internet on a desktop or laptop computer
What's involved?
The Enterprise programme takes place over five stages. And it’s up to you how far you want to take your business idea.
Contact e.donnelly1@ulster.ac.uk for more information and connection to Princes Trust EEC Programme
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Stage 1: Info session
The programme kicks off with a free information session where we tell you how we can support you. If you like what you hear, you can sign up for the Explore Enterprise course.
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Stage 2: Explore Enterprise course
During the Explore Enterprise course, you'll meet like-minded people who are exploring their own business ideas. You'll also have the chance to receive guidance from people who know about business. Together, you’ll cover everything from business planning and marketing to sales, budgeting and tax. There are typically six workshops in the Explore Enterprise course.
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Stage 3: Building your business
After the course, it's time to start building your business. You’ll have a key Prince’s Trust contact who will support you as you plan and test your ideas. And you'll have the opportunity to apply for a Test My Business Idea grant. You can use this funding to test how your business works in real life.
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Stage 4: Launch
Before launch, you'll submit your business plan to The Prince’s Trust so we can help ensure your idea is viable and sustainable. We’ll give you feedback to support you to be successful after launch.
You’ll be able to apply for additional Start Up Grant and Start Up Loan finance if you need it.
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Stage 5: Ongoing support
As a Prince’s Trust–supported business, you will be matched with a business mentor, who will support you for the first two years after launch. Your mentor will help you plan and overcome challenges. They’ll support you to make and take opportunities. And they’ll champion your success!