Former runner-up of BBC’s The Apprentice, Ruth Badger, is giving future businesspeople of Hull the opportunity to showcase their ideas as well win a cash prize.
The Badger Sett Enterprise Challenge, in partnership with the Microbusiness Alliance, Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, will see budding tycoons aged from primary school up to 29 pit their cases against others from the East Riding and Scarborough.
Entrants can put forward an idea for a new business, co-operative or community project, or an enterprising school or college project.
Prizes for each category are:
Primary school – up to £500
11-18 years – up to £750
18-29 years – up to £1,000
Ruth Badger said: “I am very passionate about enterprise and ensuring young people can engage in it, so have decided to relaunch the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge for the young people of Hull, the East Riding and Scarborough.
“Out of all the areas in the UK that I have work with, I believe this is the best at engaging real entrepreneurs and successful businesses in partnering up with future young entrepreneurs.
“I want to encourage young people to come forward and grasp the opportunity to develop their own ideas, where they can receive financial support and mentoring.
“I am delighted that this has been endorsed once again by the Microbusiness Alliance, Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank.”
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for economic renewal and housing, added: “The council is delighted to be able to support the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge once again.
“It is a great initiative to encourage young entrepreneurship, which in turn will help to support Hull’s economy.”
The deadline for entries to Tuesday 22 September. The winners of each section will then go on compete against each other in an attempt to double their winnings during Global Entrepreneurship Week 16-20 November.
To request an entry form, email charles.cracknell@hullcc.gov.uk or call 07990 510 211.