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The King's Trust · United Kingdom

Enterprise Programme

Accepting applications

Free help for 18-30 year olds to start a business: workshops, a mentor for up to 3 years, small test grants, and routes to start-up loans.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
Test grants up to £500; start-up loans and grants in some areas
Listed deadline
Join any time
Who can apply
Businesses, Individuals.
Where
Anywhere in United Kingdom
Good for
Business and jobs, Children and youth
Pays for
Starting or growing a business, Training or professional development

Who it's intended for

Details
Ages 18-30, right to work in the UK, owning at least half of a business that hasn't traded or has traded under a year.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a regional growth hub page; what's offered can differ by area. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Ages 18-30, right to work in the UK, owning at least half of a business that hasn't traded or has traded under a year.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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