Start Your Journey
Pathways programme is a fully funded 12-week programme for 18-30 year olds who are ready to launch and test their business ideas. It is a space to build confidence and take meaningful steps towards bringing your refined idea to life, with our support and extensive experience in understanding the needs and journey of young entrepreneurs.
Thanks to our funders Walcot Foundation and Impetus in partnership with Shapeways.io, you are able to gain access to fundamental resources that will support you in building your business.
Your next step starts here
About the Programme
This programme is for early-stage founders aged 18–30 who want to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship.
Whether your business idea is product-based, digital, or a creative hustle, this is your space to test, develop, and launch it. Plus, you’ll have the chance to pitch for a cash prize to use towards your business.
What to expect:
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A mix of online and in-person workshops held in Tooting and Brixton
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1:1 coaching sessions tailored to you and your business idea
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A supportive community of young entrepreneurs exploring and testing their ideas
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Weekly sessions covering key business topics like marketing, finance, and pitching
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Support creating a pitch deck and boosting your presentation skills
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Digital skills training sessions, e.g. building your own website
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The opportunity to pitch your business idea to win a cash prize
Programme Breakdown
12
Weeks
Business Skills Workshops
Digital Skills Workshops
1:1
Coaching
Demo
Day
Who Can Apply?
This programme is for you if:
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You’re aged between 18–30
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You are based in London
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You have a clear business idea and you need support bring it to life
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You can commit 4-5 hours a week to focus on your business goals.
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You’re from any background, but we particularly encourage applications from those who are not currently in education, employment, or training
What You’ll Learn
This isn’t just about business plans and spreadsheets. It’s about making your idea work in the real world. Here’s a taste of what we cover:
Think like a founder
Build the mindset to lead your business
Marketing that works
Learn to attract attention and grow a waitlist and customers
Pitching
Craft your story and learn how to deliver it with confidence
Finding your people
Understand who your customer is and what they need
Validating your idea
Test it, tweak it, and try again
Digital tools
Use what’s out there to help you build smarter, not harder
Shaping your offer
Get clear on what you're selling and why it matters
Business Finances
Build simple budgets, price with purpose, and explore funding
Employability skills
Whether you launch or pivot, you’ll leave more confident
Digital Skills to Grow Your Business and Earn from Tech
As part of the Digital Skills section of the Pathways programme, you’ll learn how to use powerful digital tools that can help you run your own business more effectively. But that’s not all, you’ll also be shown how to turn these skills into freelance services you can offer to entrepreneurs and small businesses. This means you can make money while building your business, or even kickstart a career in tech or digital services.
What You’ll Learn and How You Can Use It:
WordPress
Build the mindset to lead your business
Sourceful
Test it, tweak it, and try again
Figma
Understand who your customer is and what they need
Google Drive
Build simple budgets, price with purpose, and explore funding
Canva
Get clear on what you're selling and why it matters
Trello
Craft your story and learn how to deliver it with confidence
Placeit
Learn to attract attention and grow a waitlist and customers
Stripe Payment Gateway
Use what’s out there to help you build smarter, not harder
How You’ll Benefit
You’ll gain practical digital skills to grow your own business and learn how to use those same skills to secure freelance work and earn extra income. Whether you’re freelancing to fund your start-up, build your portfolio, or launch a career in tech, we’ll help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Walk Away With
This isn’t just a programme, it’s a launchpad for your business journey. Over 12 weeks, you’ll gain the tools, mindset, and support to turn your idea into something real.
By the end, you’ll walk away with:
✔ A validated business idea
✔ A pitch deck to share with funders, partners, or clients
✔ Confidence and clarity in your business voice
✔ A supportive community of entrepreneurs
✔ Access to co-working space at Tooting Works
✔ Employability support tailored to entrepreneurs
✔ Invites to exclusive networking events
✔ The opportunity to mentor and inspire future cohorts.
By joining, you don’t just complete a programme, you become part of a thriving community of entrepreneurs, with ongoing support and opportunities long after the 12 weeks are done.
Meet the Team Behind It
Obed
Founder - focused, helps you think like a leader
Caroline
Campaigns and marketing magic
Full Team
Supporting you through pitch prep and celebration
The programme is delivered by a supportive crew of facilitators, creatives, coaches and founders who know what it’s like to start from scratch. You'll meet people like: