LAUNCH

LAUNCH

2026

Discover the challenges faced in a local borough in London and learn what it takes to launch a social enterprise that is sustainable, viable and cost effective.

Compete against students across the UK and present your idea in a Dragon’s Den style pitch to a panel of expert judges. The winning team will win seed funding to help turn your idea into reality. 

Who can take part?

UK students in Years 10-13

Form teams of 2 - 5

What do you do?

Devise a social enterprise in response to challenges faced in a local borough in London

Prize?

Win seed funding to implement your idea

You will also receive mentorship to support your journey.

ROUND 1

ROUND 2

ROUND 3

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Business Plan

Design a social enterprise in response to the Case Study and outline your idea in a professional-level Business Plan.

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Build Your Brand

Following expert feedback, continue to develop your idea and Build Your Brand through a website, logo and marketing materials.

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The Final Pitch

The top five teams will present their social enterprise to a panel of industry expert judges, in a Dragons Den style pitch and Q&A.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Sustainability

Viability

Cost Effectiveness

Research

Creativity

Creativity

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