PBC Enterprise: Student Entrepreneurs Business Training Programme

PBC's Student Entrepreneurs Business Training Programme is a five-day intensive bootcamp for motivated 15- to 19-year-old student entrepreneurs. Over the week participants work through practical, hands-on workshops covering idea validation, market research, branding, digital presence, finance and pricing, and pitching.

The programme culminates in a pitch event ('The Big Pitch') where teams present to judges and compete for a share of £5,000 in investment. Successful applicants receive 12 months of follow-on expert mentorship to help grow their ventures beyond the bootcamp.

Activities include one-to-one mentoring, investor introductions, and ongoing support from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. The programme is delivered in person at Canalot Studios in West London and emphasises real-world skills, networking, and pitching practice.

The programme is timed into multiple cohorts (listed below). Applicants must be able to attend every day in person and submit a short online application plus a 2-minute video explaining why they should be selected.