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Start a business with Ignite

The Ignite programme is a free course to help residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole start their own business and support the initial stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

The course content is delivered by a professional business advisor and includes:

  • idea generation
  • marketing planning
  • accessing finance

A free one-to-one session with the course leader and a grant of £250 is also available.

Ignite has successfully helped create new based start-ups since its inception last year.

The programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is available exclusively to residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

For any questions or queries, you can contact us by email at ukspf@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Spaces are limited so register to secure your space.

Courses

Our courses are now full. To add your details to a waiting list you can email us at  ukspf@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Ignite testimonials

View a short playlist of testimonial films from previous Ignite attendees.

Accessibility

All of our venues hosting the Ignite programme are fully accessible to the disabled. If you have any queries about the facilities available or need to discuss any additional needs, please email ukspf@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

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