About Start Up Weekend 2026:
- Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th January 2026
- Gwersyll yr Urdd, Cardiff Bay
- Residential weekend (accommodation & meals provided)
- Free (Fully funded, by invitation through Big Ideas Wales)
- Places are limited: applications are competitive, so we encourage early preparation
Why recommend a young person for Big Ideas Wales?
- Tailored support: Personalised guidance to refine their business idea and get it ready to launch.
- Practical tools: Build confidence, gain essential skills, and develop key connections to launch and grow their business.
- Exclusive access: A highly competitive opportunity, giving them a head start on their entrepreneurial journey and the chance to stand out.
Start Up Weekend is held twice a year, so if January doesn’t work, there’s always another chance to join when they’re ready.
Sign up: Join Big Ideas Wales
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @BigIdeasWales
Phone: 03000 6 03000
Website: gov.wales/bigideas
Email: Enquiries@BigIdeasWales.org