Written question WQ91714

Big Ideas Wales is available to support young people under 25 years who want to start their own businesses and help remove barriers which may stopping them from starting a business. Big Ideas Wales delivers a range of support including webinars and workshops for young people on becoming self-employed, including industry specific workshops. Business advisers are available to provide dedicated support to encourage and inspire young people to start a business.

Big Ideas Wales advice includes a tailored programme of events, workshops and one-to-one advice to help young people build confidence in business, develop their ideas and support them to start a business. This also includes a network of Big Ideas Wales Role Models who raise awareness of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, deliver inspirational workshops and coach future entrepreneurs.

In addition, our Young Person's Start Up Grant, which has been developed as part of our commitment to the Young Person's Guarantee, offers up to £2,000 per business. This grant targets young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training to start their own business, create a social enterprise, or become self-employed, a freelancer or social entrepreneur in Wales.