Founders for the Future

Founders for the Future: a free startup programme for young adults in Devon

Do you think that Devon’s economy could be fairer? Do you think that running a business with others is better than going it alone? Grants and free business support for 18-30s who want to work together to create new startups in Devon.

Stir to Action together with the New Economy Centre at Selgars Mill in Uffculme (Mid-Devon) are launching a three-month business incubator programme to work with 15 young adults in Devon – aged between 18-30 years old – supporting them to develop new enterprise ideas that benefit local food, housing, and wellbeing.

Founders for the Future offers a fully funded package of business support including workshops, residentials, 1:2:1 business consultancy, study visits, market development, a business fair, and up to £1,000 startup grant (money you don’t have to pay back).

More than just a business start up programme, the three-month programme puts young adults at the heart of economic development by focusing on building a business based on collaboration and democracy through co-operative and community business models.

Applications

Applications open in January. Support programme runs from 22 March to 20 June 2022.

Learn more and apply at Founders for the Future, or email founders@stirtoaction.com.