Green Futures: Young Entrepreneurs Taking Small Steps for a Big Change
Do you want to launch your own business — and help the planet at the same time?
Green Futures is a 12-week FREE entrepreneurship programme for young people aged 14–21 who want to create eco-friendly businesses that make money and make a difference.
Delivered by Ultra Education CIC, the UK’s leading provider of youth entrepreneurship education, this hands-on programme will give you the tools, confidence, and mentorship to build a real business that tackles today’s biggest challenge: sustainability.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- How to design a business that reduces waste and protects the environment
- Building a green brand and logo that customers will love
- Using recycled and ethically sourced materials in your products
- Managing money and pricing your products sustainably
- Marketing your eco-story without “greenwashing”
- Exploring circular business models (reuse, repair, recycle)
- Pitching your idea with confidence to mentors, investors, and the community
🌟 Programme Highlights
- Weekly workshops led by green business trainers and mentors
- Guest speakers, including successful eco-entrepreneurs
- Real-world practice: sell your products at the Green Futures Pop-Up Market in March 2026
- Join a network of like-minded young entrepreneurs and mentors
- Become an ambassador for green entrepreneurship in your community
📅 Key Details
- Dates: On Tuesdays 4.30-6pm, 4th Nov- 16th December (7 weeks) and restarting on the 13th Jan -10th Feb (5 weeks)
- Location: Seeds Hub, Empire Way, HA9 0RJ
- Cost: FREE (funded by CHIP Community Chest Fund)
- Who Can Apply: Young people aged 14–21, with priority for those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds (including CHIC social housing communities).
No prior business experience needed: just creativity and motivation!
Why Join?
By the end of Green Futures, you’ll have:
- Designed and launched a sustainable business idea
- Gained practical skills in entrepreneurship and eco-innovation
- Showcased your products at a real market
- Built connections with mentors and industry experts
- Gained the confidence to shape a greener, fairer future
Spaces are limited to 20 participants. Register now to secure your place and start your journey as a green entrepreneur!
