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Young Person's Start Up Grant (Wales)

Welsh Government (Big Ideas Wales / Business Wales)

Description

A Welsh Government grant of up to £2,000 to help young people living in or returning to Wales become self-employed, delivered alongside a wider Big Ideas Wales support package of one-to-one advice and webinars on business planning. Aimed at those not currently in full-time work or education who can show a realistic business idea capable of becoming their main source of income.

Amount

Up to £2,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Relevant age groups: under 18, 18–24.
Notes
Companion scheme to the Barriers to Start-up Grant (25 and Over), also listed in this directory, which covers the older age bracket. Scheduled to run through 2027.
Requirement
Under 25, living in or returning to Wales, and either unemployed/not in education or training, working under 18 hours a week with an intention to become full-time self-employed, or still in education but planning to become self-employed within 3 months of finishing. The business must have realistic potential to become the applicant's main source of income.

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How to apply

Apply online via the Big Ideas Wales website after reviewing the guidance notes; one-to-one advice is available ahead of the funding decision.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.