Your Social Enterprise Journey Awaits.
Through the Camstart Academy you will develop a strong understanding of social entrepreneurship and what is needed to develop a successful project, generate your own social impact ideas along with clear steps to implement them, and have the opportunity to turn them into reality during the Camstart Incubator.
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Learn, Create and Build with Camstart!
We bring social innovation insights online. Through coaching 400 students and support for 10 social impact projects, we understand what it takes to scale an impactful idea towards a sustainable business proposition.
Learn social enterprise fundamentals.
Online Curriculum with the 5 essential steps to start your social enterprise.
Access our tailor-made videos and quizzes on our platform!
Create a concrete business model and plan.
Engaging assignments with personal feedback - designed to develop a feasible business concept
Build your Social Enterprise
1-on-1 sessions with Cambridge students weekly to work on your project (e,g, website, growth plans, monetisation)
Mentor sessions with our network of social innovation experts
Got some ideas from the Academy? Sign-up to the Incubator Programme!
The 2024 Incubator Programme will run from the beginning of January until the end of February.
Applications will close on 20 December 2023, 23:59 GMT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you ask - the Academy and Incubator are completely free!
Applications
+ How can I apply for the Academy/Incubator?
Sign-up to our programmes using the hyperlinks at the top of this page. Applications for the Incubator will close on 20 December 2023!
+ Am I eligible for the programme?
Students aged 14-19 are all eligible for the programme.
+ Is the programme selective? What if I don't have a social impact idea?
The programme is designed for students at all stages of their business planning process! Do come explore and find your area of interest
Programme
+ What can I expect do as a participant in the programme?
- Videos outlining the steps to brainstorming and testing your social enterprise ideas
- Workshops and Events with youth founders and social innovators
- Assignments and Projects to develop a feasible business concept and practical action plans
- 1-on-1 sessions with Cambridge students to get personal feedback
- Networking Platform to connect with like-minded youths
+ What is the time commitment of a participant in the programme?
Participants can expect to spend around 3-4 hours a week. This includes time spent on watching videos and researching/working on your personal social impact idea.
+ Where will the programme be held?
This entire programme will be held virtually. Workshops and feedback sessions will be held via calls/video conferences.
+ How rigid is the schedule of the programme?
You can watch the videos at your own pace, however there are weekly deadlines for certain assignments. If you are unable to make a deadline, you can contact the team for more time.
+ What role will the Cambridge University students play in the programme?
They will be providing personal feedback for your business ideas and running events/workshops.
+ What can participants expect after completing the programme?
The programme will conclude with a pitch competition which will allow project teams to win a cash prize to further their social impact. All participants of the programme will join the alumni network and continue to gain access to other opportunities.