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Start Strong Cambridgeshire

Launch your mission-led business idea with confidence

Start Strong is a free, intensive programme for ambitious solopreneurs, freelancers, independent creators, side-hustlers and first-time founders in Cambridge, Peterborough and Fenland. Designed to help you take your idea from concept to a registered, impactful business, it offers you the tools, connections and expert guidance needed to build a sustainable, future-ready social enterprise from day one.

This programme is part of the Vision Programme – an impact and business growth programme for the social enterprise and third sector in Cambridgeshire. Funded by the UK Government through the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority managed by Social Enterprise East of England, and delivered by Allia Impact.

What you’ll gain:

  • Build your business basics – Expert-led sessions on business planning, marketing, and impact measurement
  • Hands-on support – 1:1 mentorship and peer support from experienced entrepreneurs
  • Establish your ecosystem – Access to a thriving network of like-minded changemakers
  • Enhance your skills – Confidence, skills and structure to launch or grow your venture
  • Pitch and improve – Opportunities to pitch your idea and gain valuable feedback

Requirements

  • A strong motivation to develop your venture
  • Availability to attend core programme sessions
  • Commitment to participate actively and engage with your peers
  • Founders must be living or working in Cambridgeshire

Who this is for

  • Individuals at the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey
  • Solopreneurs and freelancers with a social or environmental mission
  • People living or working in the Cambridge, Peterborough, or Fenland areas
  • Those from underrepresented or underserved communities