Deadline: December 6, 2016

Young entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the #AdamStart Entrepreneurship Challenge 2016. The Adamstart Entrepreneurship Challenge is a global competition which support aspiring entrepreneurs with a startup idea. The programme was launched by Adam Bradford, a Queen's Young Leader from London and social entrepreneur in his own right.

The initiative, launched during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016, aims to foster the spirit of entrepreneurs 'paying it forward' and supporting each other th become a success. Adam comments: "I have learned so much from fellow entrepreneurs and know the kind of help and direction I would have liked early on in my business career. I really believe we all, as entrepreneurs, have a duty to pass on our skills and do what we can to encourage the next generation leading businesses of the future. This is why I'm so pleased that my company is able to give this opportunity to one lucky young entrepreneur who I will bring up for the next year".

Benefits

• Up to £1,000 to invest in capital expenses
• 1 year business mentoring
• PR and marketing support
• Access to networking opportunities

Eligibility

• Young person as the founder (between 18-29 years)
• Open to youth from any part of the world
• Any kind of business (ideas which may bring about civil unrest will be rejected)
• Have an innovative business idea with plans for sustainability
• Ambitious and highly motivated

Application Process

Submit a 250 words max description of your business idea with a proposed budget on how you will use £1,000. You can be creative and submit a 1 minute video explaining your idea. Send your entries to [email protected] before 12pm noon (GMT) on December 6, 2016.

For more information, please send email to [email protected]