June 2025: Strive Live Start-Up Incubator
10 Jun 2025
Having previously supported over 200 early stage businesses in our region, the Growth Hub will once again be working with Enterprise Cube to deliver a cohort of the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator, which will begin on Tuesday 10 June until Tuesday 22 July.
If you are currently running or looking to launch a start-up based in York & North Yorkshire, join this award-winning incubator designed to help grassroots entrepreneurs launch their business. Strive Live blends weekly live online training with regular one-to-one advice and on-demand online learning to make it simple and exciting to start a business. Plus, you could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme.
Ready to Launch Your Start-up in York & North Yorkshire?
We are looking for 30 new entrepreneurs with bright ideas and winning mentality to join our latest start-up support programme. Following a string of success stories, we are now opening the doors for a new cohort of ambitious start-up businesses to turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
Whether you’re already running a start-up or just about to take the plunge, our programme is tailor-made to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Award-Winning Start-Up Support
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator is an acclaimed programme designed exclusively for grassroots entrepreneurs like you. Our goal is simple: to help you launch and grow your business with unparalleled support and guidance. Benefit from a blend of dynamic weekly live online training, personalised one-to-one advice, and on-demand online learning, all aimed at making your start-up journey enjoyable and effective.
Secure your spot today to join our thriving community of aspiring entrepreneurs and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with confidence.
Read what previous attendees had to say:
“I found the whole Strive experience positive. The explanation from both Paul & Richard
was given in a relaxed way. Both made me feel included. A really unique opportunity.
Nothing was a silly question. The one to ones were brilliant. The peer group was brilliant
made more so by the WhatsApp community group . Hope that we all stay in touch. Look
forward to seeing everyone succeed!”
“Each session left my brain tingling with new ideas. Even though I’ve been through setting
up a business before, there was so much value in each session.”
Want a taster?
Enterprise Cube recently worked with the Growth Hub to deliver a pair of popular webinars covering how to write a Business Plan and Cashflow Forecast, as well as a webinar entitled ‘Making the leap: are you ready to start a business?’.
About the Programme
This programme is fully funded by the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. All you need to commit is your time to the sessions. It is important that you attend them all to create maximum benefit. This support offer is currently only available to businesses located in North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council areas.
Find out more
- Proven Success: Enterprise Cube have now worked with over 4,000 entrepreneurs, gaining hundreds of tips, tricks, and tools along the way.
- Local Focus: If you’re based in York & North Yorkshire, this is your chance to tap into the incredible resources and opportunities in your own backyard.
- Tailored Support: Richard and the team understand the unique challenges faced by start-ups. Our experts will work closely with you to address your specific needs and foster your growth.
- Access to Micro Grants: As part of Strive Live, you have the chance to win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme. Fuel your start-up’s progress with this incredible funding opportunity.
StriveLive Sessions are two hours of fun, easy to understand concepts, tips, stories and tools useful for new start-up businesses.
The one-to-one advice sessions are a great way to dive into the details of a topic or hack together a solution to a specific problem you’re facing. The team have all started and managed businesses, which doesn’t make them perfect – but does mean they understand what you’re facing and might have a handy tip or two.
- 7 weeks of training sessions, held online during the evening
- Access to 20+ interactive e-learning modules
- Regular one-to-one business advice sessions
- A virtual project finale awarding £2,500 of micro-grants.
- A supportive network of peers
Topics include:
- Business Concept & Your Purpose
- Market Fit
- Business Planning and Goals
- Pricing Strategies
- Branding
- Challenge:Solution Discussion
- Marketing
- Company Registration 101
- Sales Skills
- Customer Journeys
- Cash Flow Forecast
- Legal Responsibilities
- Personal Development
Sessions are held weekly online on Thursdays from 7pm-9pm, with the first session held on 10th June. The final group session will therefore be on the 22nd July.
Feedback from previous attendees on StriveLive courses:
“The support and understanding of the team was invaluable in helping me through these early stages of business. Awesome experience knowledge and ideas gained”
“Amazing experience from start to finish, loads of knowledge taken onboard and support from the hosts were so helpful!”
“Do it, before Strive everything I was wanting to do felt like an “if”. After the course, I have focus, direction, loads of information and a documented plan! Now for me it’s a “when” not an “if”. It gets you excited, motivated and the best decision I made to apply. So get on it!”
“Do it. It is a light touch course which is excellent at covering most of the key aspects needed to focus on when starting a business”
“I was hesitant to join due to time pressure, it being on zoom and at 7pm. However, it has been one of the most useful courses I have participated in. It really is worth your time. The people have been so supportive and encouraging.”