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Belfast Launches Young Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program

9/12/2025

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Belfast City Council launched the 'Belfast’s Young Entrepreneurs to Watch' accelerator programme on 11 September 2025, targeting 16 to 24-year-olds to identify and support entrepreneurial talent.
The initiative offers hands-on workshops and mentoring from business leaders.
Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly highlighted the need for accessible entrepreneurship.
Sponsors like Danske Bank and Pacem Advisory will provide practical advice.
The programme ends with a showcase event for participants to pitch for £2,000 funding, with applications open until 10 October.

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Belfast City Council launched the 'Belfast’s Young Entrepreneurs to Watch' accelerator programme on 11 September 2025, targeting 16 to 24-year-olds to identify and support entrepreneurial talent.
The initiative offers hands-on workshops and mentoring from business leaders.
Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly highlighted the need for accessible entrepreneurship.
Sponsors like Danske Bank and Pacem Advisory will provide practical advice.
The programme ends with a showcase event for participants to pitch for £2,000 funding, with applications open until 10 October.