- By Buckinghamshire Business First
- 28 May, 2026
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If you’re a young entrepreneur with a real business and big ambition, this is your moment.
Delivered by Reed, the All About Business Entrepreneurs Fund is supporting 66 young people (for the 66 years since the Reed business was founded) with their entrepreneurial journey over the coming years.
What you’ll get:
- £20,000 funding to invest directly into your business
- Expert mentorship from experienced business leaders
- A national platform to showcase your idea and ambition
- Confidence and momentum to take your startup to the next stage
Who can apply
You must meet all the following criteria:
- Aged 18–26 at the point of application
- A UK resident with the right to work in the UK
- An existing business trading for less than three years
- At least one paying customer at the time of application
- A UK business bank account
- Able to meet the full terms outlined in the application pack
Application timeline
- Stage one – Initial application - Deadline: 7th July 2026
- Submit a short summary of your business.
- Stage two – Detailed application - August 2026
- Shortlisted applicants provide further business details.
- Final pitch - September 2026
- Selected finalists will be invited to an in‑person pitch event in London, where the winner(s) will be announced.
How to apply
Register your details on the Reed website to receive an application form.
