People with learning difference and mental health issues have become world-class entrepreneurs. Our entrepreneurship program will give you the tools and background to pitch your idea for investment and start your own company.
People with learning differences often develop unique ways of thinking, problem-solving, and adapting to challenges. Many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have spoken openly about their experiences with mental health challenges, neurodiversity, or learning differences, showing that these experiences can become strengths in business and innovation. With the right support, individuals can transform personal challenges into powerful ideas, leadership skills, and successful ventures.
Our entrepreneurship program is designed specifically to support people navigating mental health challenges and learning differences who want to build their own businesses. The program provides practical tools, mentoring, and structured guidance to help participants develop confidence, refine their ideas, and understand the fundamentals of starting a company. Participants will learn how to develop a business model, communicate their vision clearly, and prepare a compelling pitch for potential investors.
Alongside business skills, the program also focuses on resilience, confidence, and sustainable approaches to work that recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing. By combining entrepreneurship training with a supportive learning environment, the program helps individuals turn creativity and lived experience into meaningful opportunities.
Whether you have an early-stage idea or simply want to explore entrepreneurship as a path forward, this program will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to move from concept to launch and begin building your own company.
What we do
One of the first questions people ask is whether there are any age restrictions for our programs. The only requirement is that participants are 18 years or older. Our goal is to create an environment where adults can explore entrepreneurship, develop ideas, and work toward meaningful goals in a supportive community.
People also often ask whether there is homework. The answer is: not in the traditional sense. There are no grades, exams, or assignments like you might expect in school. However, that doesn’t mean the program is easy. Participants work hard, but the work is driven by their own interests, passions, and ambitions. Instead of completing tasks for a grade, participants focus on building real skills and progressing toward goals they have defined for themselves. Many people describe the experience as challenging in a positive way — the kind of challenge that comes from learning something meaningful and seeing real progress.
The application process is designed to help us get to know each person. It begins with a short written application where applicants can tell us about their interests, ideas, and what they hope to achieve. We encourage people to keep it simple — bullet points are perfectly fine, and spelling mistakes are absolutely not a problem. What matters most is honesty and clarity about your goals.
After reviewing applications, we usually arrange a conversation either in person or over video call. This gives us the opportunity to talk more about what someone hopes to accomplish and to make sure the program is a good fit. Our goal is to ensure we can genuinely help participants move closer to where they want to go.
