Tycoon is a unique national enterprise competition for students aged 6 to 18. Every participating team writes a business plan, is provided a risk-free goodwill loan and starts a business. Participants compete through our a kickstarter style platform, in a safe and controlled environment.
For more information, download the Teachers Support Guide below or contact us by email!
If you’re a teacher at a school in the UK, you can sign up now, and for more in-depth guidance, download our Teacher Support Guide here.
If you’re a student, ask your teacher to register with us so you can take part in Britain’s most exciting enterprise competition.
If you work for a company that would like to support the Tycoon Enterprise Competition, then email us at tycoon@pjfoundation.org
1. Opportunity to learn about how to start a business
2. Learn how to pitch your business idea
3. Experience competition
4. Contribute to your school, college and community
5. Chance to meet Peter Jones CBE
The Peter Jones Foundation (PJF) was set up in 2005 by established entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den, Peter Jones CBE. The Foundation exists to provide young people and disadvantaged groups with the enterprise skills and experiences needed to better prepare them for successful employment or self-employment. We believe that with the right mix of opportunity and support, every young person has the potential to achieve great things and the right to a brighter future.
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