Build. Ignite. Launch
Your business starts at the Start Up Weekend
A Start Up Weekend for young entrepreneurs (18-25 in Wales)
Kick start your business with the support of Start Up Weekend.
An action packed weekend where you'll turn your idea into a real, working business. You'll get expert mentoring, test your product, build your brand, and pitch like a pro in just 3 days.
Start Up Weekend is an exciting event for young people aged 18 – 25 in Wales.
Across one weekend, you’ll join workshops, mentoring sessions, and practical activities led by experienced entrepreneur and industry experts - all tailored to your unique business idea.
You'll collaborate with fellow future founders and get expert guidance to:
- Shape and develop your business idea
- Test your product or service
- Build your brand and pitch with confidence
- Create a clear, actionable launch plan
- Start your journey as a young entrepreneur
- A real, launch ready business idea
- The skills and confidence to grow it
- A powerful network of mentors, friends, and collaborators
- Real experience pitching to stakeholders
- A clear next step to launch your business
5 - 7 June 2026
Caernarfon
Details about the start time and venue will be shared by your Business Advisor.
*Accommodation and food are provided, and travel can be reimbursed.
✅ All sessions, mentoring & workshops
✅Accommodation and meals included
✅ Travel costs reimbursed
✅ Safe, inclusive, and energising environment
✅ All you need to bring is your ambition
I attended the Start Up Weekend at the start of the year, where we all got together to discuss our ideas and how to go forward with them……I definitely recommend Big Ideas Wales. Take that jump and start your business up
Macauly, Ace of Sprays
Ready to ignite your business idea?
Sign up to Big Ideas Wales or speak to your business advisor to register your interest
Case studies
Read about how Jack benefitted from attending a weekend
