Start Your Business for Impact

Turn your idea into a real, registered business with our free six-week programme for Hackney’s new founders. We’ll even cover the cost of registering your business after the programme.

Start Strong is a free, intensive programme for early-stage founders in Hackney. Across six weeks, you’ll gain the tools, confidence, and support to launch your business.

Your Pathway to Success

What You’ll Gain

• Free expert-led workshops on impact-driven business modelling, registration, finance, sales & marketing, legal structure, and much more.

• A clear value proposition and pricing strategy

• Your business registration fee paid for when you complete the programme

• A peer network of like-minded founders

Requirements

• Commitment to all six sessions

• Willingness to engage with peers and mentors

• Strong motivation to start and formalise a business

Who Should Apply?

• Hackney residents with an idea, side hustle or freelance practice

• Pre-start founders not yet registered as businesses

• Purpose-driven people who want to shape their future through social enterprise

Programme Details

• Start Date: Tues 21st October

• Dates: Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Format: In-person sessions at Smokehouse Studio, Area Noir, 2-16 Bayford Street, London, E8 3SE.

• Cost: Free