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Discover what it's like to be a founder and get hands-on with practical skills

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EXPERIENCE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LIFE

Once you've dipped your toe, our programmes are designed to give you a taste of what it's like to be a founder – from flexing your creativity to come up with business ideas to practice pitching and getting insider info from our experts

Whether you've already got an idea for a venture or not, you'll discover new ways to grow and get involved.

BENEFITS

GAIN CONFIDENCE THROUGH ACTION

Develop Skills

Get hands on with workshops and skills

Build Resilience

Start building your start-up mindset

Build a team

Meet potential co-founders

THE NEXT STEP

BUILDING MOMENTUM

Remember, you don't need an idea to join our programmes or to commit to becoming a founder.

It's about trying something new with like-minded people and gaining skills to help you succeed, whatever you choose to do next.

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SUCCESS STORY

"CityVentures has significantly contributed to Velz's progress. Their prime office space, supportive staff, and strategic location in the City of London have greatly propelled our growth."

Yehya Al-Khairi

Founder, Velz

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Our flagship programmes

THE CITY STARS

March 6 - March 14, 2025

Ready to launch your startup in just 8 days? Join the City Stars: tackle real-world challenges, brainstorm bold ideas, and develop your product. Then, bring your vision to life on the 8th day by demonstrating your product at a Summit Exhibition! Prove you’re ready to make a splash in the entrepreneurial world!

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THE CITY QUEST

November 8, 2024

Embark on the ultimate adventure and ignite your creativity! Join us for this adrenaline-fueled competition set across different locations in the heart of London, designed to spark your creativity and push your creative thinking to new heights!

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What's on

Upcoming events and programmes

July 9, 2025

Accounting workshop

Get your accounting essentials (Workshop delivered by our Entrepreneur In Residence)

May 14, 2025

Workshop on Customer Delivery

Learn about customer delivery (Workshop delivered by our Entrepreneur In Residence)

April 9, 2025

Your startup with 0 budget

How to market your startup with no budget (Workshop delivered by our Entrepreneur In Residence)

January 9, 2025

Build your MVP with no budget

Workshop by our Entrepreneur in Residence on building your MVP

November 13, 2024

Pitching your idea

Workshop on learning how to pitch your idea - EIR Series

September 13, 2024

Why startups fail

Join us to understand why startups fail & how to beat the odds

April 15, 2025

Innovation Focus Panel

Dive deep into the world of innovation with our innovation panel discussion!

April 8, 2025

Pitch It Easy Competition

A Startup competition with £100,000 prize, mentorship with Sir Stelios & easyJet support

Our Workspaces

Innovation havens

Discover inspiring environments to fuel your creativity and productivity. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or a growing start-up we have the the perfect place to bring your ideas to life

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