From idea to
funded business
Everything you need to know about how Futurepreneurs works — for students, teachers, parents, and supporters.
Your journey from idea to business
Six steps. That's all it takes to go from an idea in your head to a real, funded business.
Sign up with your school email
Create your account using your school email address. This is how we verify you are a real student at a real school.
Create your project
Tell everyone about your business idea. Add a title, description, images, your funding goal, and plan your milestones.
Choose a teacher mentor
Pick a teacher at your school to mentor you. They review your project and guide you through the process.
Get verified and go live
Your teacher approves your project, then your parent/guardian gives consent. Once both say yes — you are live!
Get funded by supporters
Share your project with family, friends, and the wider community. Watch the support roll in as people believe in your idea.
Draw down funds and build
Request money against your milestones. Your teacher approves each drawdown. Build your business, step by step.
The trust anchor behind every project
You are the key to making this work. Verify, guide, and approve — helping students learn real-world skills.
Verify projects
Students choose you as their mentor. Review their project, check it is appropriate, and approve it to go live.
- Students select you from a list of teachers at their school
- You receive a notification when a student needs verification
- Review the full project: description, goals, milestones
- Approve with one click — or send feedback for improvements
Approve spending
When a project is funded, students request drawdowns against their milestones. You approve each request before funds are released.
- Students submit drawdown requests with descriptions
- You review each request against the original milestone plan
- Approve or ask for more information before releasing funds
- Full audit trail keeps everyone accountable
Guide and support
Be the trusted adult behind every project. Help students learn real business skills in a safe, structured environment.
- Mentor students through the entire funding journey
- Help them develop real-world entrepreneurial skills
- Integrates with curriculum: business studies, PSHE, enterprise
- Our Learning Hub provides structured lessons to support you
Full visibility, total peace of mind
Nothing happens without your approval. See everything, stay informed, and watch your child grow.
Give consent
No project goes live without your approval. You review the full project before it is shown to the public.
- You receive a clear notification when consent is needed
- Review the full project description and milestones
- Approve or ask questions before anything goes live
- Takes just 2 minutes to review and consent
Full visibility
See everything — the funding progress, each milestone, and every drawdown request. Nothing is hidden.
- Real-time funding progress on your dashboard
- Every milestone and spending plan visible
- Notification when drawdown requests are made
- Full audit trail of all money movements
Peace of mind
A teacher verifies every project. Funds are released in stages, not as a lump sum. Your child learns safely.
- Teacher verification before anything goes public
- Milestone-based drawdowns, not lump sums
- All-or-nothing funding protects your child
- Built specifically with minor safety in mind
Believe in the next generation
Every pound you give helps a young person take their first step as an entrepreneur. Here's how it works.
Browse ideas
Explore projects by young entrepreneurs across the UK. Filter by category, school, or search for something specific.
- Every project has been reviewed by a real teacher
- Browse by category: tech, food, fashion, services, and more
- See funding progress, milestones, and student stories
- Projects are all-or-nothing — students only get funds if the goal is met
Support with confidence
Every project is teacher-verified and parent-approved. All-or-nothing funding means students only get the money if the full goal is reached.
- Guest checkout — no account required to support a project
- Pay securely with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
- Just 2.5% platform fee on successful projects
- You can support anonymously if you prefer
See the impact
Follow the projects you support. Get updates from the student and see how your contribution makes a difference.
- Receive updates when the student posts progress
- See milestones completed and funds used responsibly
- Your dashboard tracks every project you have supported
- Know that a teacher approved every drawdown
Ready to get started?
Whether you are a student with an idea, a teacher who wants to help, or someone who wants to support young entrepreneurs — there is a place for you.