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The Young Entrepreneur Summer Experience
by InvestIN
A London-based entrepreneurship summer school for ages 15-18 where students build and pitch business ideas, work with entrepreneurs, visit professional venues, and gain career coaching.
Last verified: 9 May 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
The Young Entrepreneur Summer Experience
by InvestIN
A London-based entrepreneurship summer school for ages 15-18 where students build and pitch business ideas, work with entrepreneurs, visit professional venues, and gain career coaching.
Last verified: 9 May 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 15–18
Age range / Year group
Ages 15–18
Location / Region
Online; London
Cost
£2,225
Duration
1 week, 2 weeks, or 2-week Premium
Format
In person
FinanceBusiness & EconomicsPublic SpeakingEntrepreneurshipDesign
Language: English
Accommodation: Optional residential package in university halls of residence
Meals: Residential students receive breakfast and dinner at the accommodation canteen.
Outcomes: ["Learn fundamentals of cost, revenue and profit", "Learn what investors look for in a business pitch", "Learn steps entrepreneurs take when designing new products"]
TL;DR
Students aged 15-18 spend one or two weeks in London at UCL and industry venues, building and pitching business ideas through immersive simulations, networking and coaching from entrepreneurs.
What is The Young Entrepreneur Summer Experience?
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Join our 2026 business summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an entrepreneur working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Design a business strategy to create a multi-billion dollar company, and pitch your ideas to entrepreneurs and investors in a Dragon's Den style venue. Plus, gain a qualification to boost future university and job applications!
Who should consider this?
Best for
Aspiring entrepreneurs aged 15-18 who want immersive business work experience in London and do not need prior knowledge.
Not ideal if
Students above age 18 cannot attend, and the Summer Experience is in-person in London rather than online.
What you actually do
Step-by-step process
- 1
Pitch business ideas, design a business strategy, create sales and marketing campaigns, build product and fintech concepts, take part in networking sessions, and receive coaching from entrepreneurs and investors.
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-18
no prior knowledge or experience is required
places are limited and generally fill before the programme starts.
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
£2,225
What's included
Programme fees include contact time with professionals, hands-on career simulations, programme materials, equipment and resources, digital certificate, on-site safeguarding and pastoral care, UCL campus experience, and excursions to professional workplaces or venues.
How to apply
- 1
Select the programme length and date on the website, click Register Now, and pay in full online or secure a place with a non-refundable £950 deposit. After registration, students complete an enrolment form and receive pre-arrival information.
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Curriculum
Week 2 covers product design, content and social media campaigns, sales and negotiation, expo prep and an expo. Premium adds psychometric testing and personality profiling, an assessed immersive strategy game, professional development and university admissions coaching, and a private gala dinner or networking event.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Daily schedule overview
A typical day during the programme.
Schedule
Programme days typically include venue travel, morning sessions from 10:30 to 13:00, lunch from 13:00 to 14:00, afternoon sessions from 14:00 to 17:00, accommodation travel, dinner and evening residential activities. Residential timetables include breakfast and lights out at 23:00.
Teaching faculty / mentors
The programme is coached and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry professionals, including entrepreneurs from start-ups specialising in consumer goods, financial technology, human capital and more.
Accommodation, meals, and campus experience
Residential plan
- Accommodation: The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus, with residential accommodation in central London university halls. Residential students receive private ensuite rooms, breakfast and dinner, evening and weekend activities, and 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support.
Location detail
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London. Certain days take place at other key industry locations in London, and Summer Experiences include excursions to industry landmarks and workplaces around London.
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