Unloc and Verizon launch The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge 2025 across Europe

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Unloc and Verizon Business have launched The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge for 2025, an annual event that seeks to identify the best young talent across Europe with innovative business ideas. The winner will receive £10,000 (€11,750*), mentorship and a technology package to launch their business. In addition, they will also receive a ticket to attend the […]

Meet the finalists! Nick Cotter

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We’re talking to each of our five finalists for the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge ahead of the Grand Final on the 1st March. Today we talk to Nick Cotter!

Meet the finalists! Alexander Witty

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Today we meet Young Entrepreneurs Challenge finalist Alexander Witty, 24 from the UK. His business idea is a sustainable sneaker brand reusing motorcycle sport waste.

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