Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program
For Students
Submit Your Business Idea
Start your application by completing the form below.
Turn Your Business Idea Into Something Real
If you are a student with a business idea, this is your opportunity to put it forward.
The Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program is designed to identify and support promising student-led business ideas by giving aspiring founders a platform to present their thinking, gain recognition, and take a real step toward entrepreneurship.
Whether your idea is still taking shape or already well developed, this is your chance to put it in front of people who can help take it further.
What This Program Is
Through the program, students have the opportunity to:
Present their business idea in a serious and credible setting
Gain recognition and compete for a place in the next round
Explore business setup and trade license opportunities
Access wider partner-backed benefits that can support the journey ahead
Who It’s For
This program is for students who:
have a business idea they believe in
are serious about building something of their own
are ready to present their thinking clearly
want to put their idea in front of the right audience
want the opportunity to be shortlisted for the next round
You do not need to have everything figured out already. What matters most is the strength of your idea and your drive to take it forward.
How To Apply
To enter the program, applicants must submit a PowerPoint or PDF presentation answering the following five questions:
What is your business about?
Give a clear and honest overview of your idea. What is it, what does it do, and what does it look like in practice?
What problem does it solve?
Tell us what challenge or gap your business is responding to, and why that problem matters.
Who does it cater to?
Describe your target audience. Who is the business built for, and why are they the right market for your idea?
What motivates you to keep going with this idea?
Tell us what drives you. We want to understand the passion, purpose, or personal connection behind your business.
Why should your idea be shortlisted for the next round?
Make your case. Tell us what sets your business idea apart and why it deserves to move forward.
Competition Structure
The competition runs in three stages:
STAGE 1
Submission Stage
The submission window will remain open for 2 to 3 weeks from the date the landing page goes live. During this time, applicants will submit their presentation answering the five required questions.
STAGE 2
Shortlisting Stage
This stage runs for 2 weeks. All submissions will be reviewed, and 10 applicants will be selected to move forward.
STAGE 3
Presentation Stage
The shortlisted applicants will present their ideas to a panel of judges over 1 week. Following the presentations, the winners will be announced across the final award categories.
Award Categories
At the end of the competition, three titles will be awarded:
Winner
The overall top submission, recognized for the strength of the idea, the quality of the presentation, and the entrepreneur behind it.
Most Innovative Idea
Awarded to the submission with the most original, creative, and forward-thinking concept.
Most Potential
Awarded to the business idea that shows the strongest signs of growth, impact, and long-term success.
What Happens If You Are Shortlisted
If you are selected for the next round, you will be invited to present your business idea in front of a panel of judges.
This is your opportunity to take your idea beyond the submission stage and put it forward in a more visible, high-potential setting.
Shortlisted applicants will receive full details on the next round directly.
What Happens If You Are Not Shortlisted
The program is designed to recognize potential, and not every strong idea will move forward in the competition itself.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will still receive a follow-up message, and the wider package route will remain available for those who still want to move forward.
Questions About the Program
1. Do I need to have a fully developed business idea to apply?
Not necessarily. Your idea can still be taking shape. What matters most is the strength of your thinking, the potential of your idea, and your motivation to take it forward.
2. What do I need to submit?
Applicants must submit a PowerPoint or PDF presentation answering the five required questions outlined above.
3. How many applicants will move to the next stage?
A total of 10 applicants will be shortlisted for the presentation round.
4. What happens if I am shortlisted?
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their business idea to a panel of judges and will receive full details on the next stage directly.
5. If I am not shortlisted, can I still move forward?
Yes. Applicants who are not shortlisted will still be informed that the package remains available and that they can continue exploring the wider program route.