22 Under 22 Entrepreneurs to Watch in Belfast - Open for Entry

Tuesday 29 October 2024

22U22 is designed to unearth, recognise, fastrack and elevate 22 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.

When

We are accepting Expressions of Interest from noon, Monday 14th October. The deadline for applications is noon on Monday 4th November. Successful applicants will be notified by 5pm on Tuesday 5th November. The dates for the workshops are:

> Thursday 14th November (1pm-5pm)
> Wednesday 20th November (1pm-5pm)
> Thursday 5th December (2.30pm-5.30pm followed immediately by ‘pitch night’ from 5.30pm – 7.30pm).

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 2025).
> You are at least 16 years old when applications open on 14th October 2024 and no older than 22 by point of application.
> You are available to attend up to 3 half day workshops between November and December 2024. Final dates and times will be provided on confirmation of place.

Why

Each participant on 22U22 will secure:

> A place at three action-orientated workshops
> Direct, in-person access to world-class entrepreneurial speakers
> 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 21 other exceptional potential entrepreneurs
> Invaluable profile as one of Belfast’s “entrepreneurs to watch” in 2024
> 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 please email emily.keenan@podiem.com with:

> Name
> Confirmation of Age (Participants should be no older than 22 by point of application)
> Belfast Address (Business or Personal)
> Business/idea name
> A few sentences about your business/idea and an indication of when the business started trading or when you think it will begin trading.

Should you have any queries at all please contact Emily Keenan on Emily.Keenan@podiem.com or call 028 9076 1030.

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Tuesday 29 October 2024