Young Entrepreneurs to Watch in Belfast is designed to unearth, recognise, fast-track and elevate exceptional potential young entrepreneurs in Belfast. It will take the form of a development sprint that will feature action-orientated workshops, top class entrepreneurial speakers, a proven playbook, a new network, invaluable profile and the chance of a £2k cash injection.
Young Entrepreneurs
to Watch in Belfast
YETW
When
We are accepting applications from Tuesday 22nd September. The deadline for applications is Thursday 15th October at 12 noon. Successful applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 20th October. The dates for the workshops are:
Workshop 1: Tuesday 3rd November (PM)
Workshop 2: Tuesday 17th November (PM)
Workshop 3: Tuesday 1st December (PM to include final pitch night)
Who
You are eligible to apply if:
> You or your business have a Belfast City Council postcode.
> You have a business that is currently trading or is on course to be trading within the next 12 months (by 31st October 2027).
> You are at least 16 years old at programme commencement and no older than 29 by point of application.
> You are available to attend the 3 x half day workshops outlined above
Why
Each participant on this year’s YETW programme will secure:
> A place at three action-orientated workshops
> Direct, in-person access to local entrepreneurs who have the scars and the t-shirt
> Support to create a proven playbook designed to deliver instant momentum for your idea or venture
> A new network of other exceptional entrepreneurs
> Invaluable profile as one of Belfast’s “Young Entrepreneurs to Watch” in 2026
> The chance of a £2k cash injection.
How
The programme is fully funded so there is no financial cost to participants.
To register your interest in the programme, please complete the adjacent application form.
Should you have any queries at all please contact Emily Keenan on emily.keenan@podiem.com or call 028 9076 1030.
