{"id":67452,"date":"2025-11-25T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67452"},"modified":"2025-11-25T08:00:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:00:37","slug":"applications-open-tern-changemakers-incubation-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67452","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open: TERN Changemakers Incubation Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"774\">Are you a changemaker from a refugee background looking to transform your idea into a real social business? Applications are now open for the <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"645\">TERN Changemakers Incubation Programme 2026<\/strong>, a six-month programme supporting refugee entrepreneurs across the UK to develop, launch, and grow impactful social enterprises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"951\">Running from <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"813\">January to June 2026<\/strong>, this incubator provides tailored support, expert training, and a powerful community dedicated to helping you bring your mission to life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1076\">Applications close <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1017\">Monday, 1 December 2025 (9:00 AM UK time)<\/strong> \u2014 but spaces may fill early, so apply as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1227\">What is the TERN Changemakers Incubation Programme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1531\">The TERN Changemakers Incubation Programme (previously known as <em data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1312\">Ideas into Action<\/em>) is a flagship initiative by <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1388\">TERN \u2014 The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network<\/strong>. It supports refugees and individuals from refugee backgrounds to build sustainable social enterprises, non-profits, or community initiatives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1557\">The 2026 edition offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1590\">1-1 social business support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1623\">\n<p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1623\">Online interactive workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<p data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1666\">A supportive entrepreneurial community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\">\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1693\">Grant writing guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1780\">\n<p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1780\">Practical training in branding, legal setup, operations, fundraising, and pitching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1822\">\n<p data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1822\">A public showcase during Refugee Week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1897\">A hybrid learning experience with one in-person training day in London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2082\">While this cohort does not include the professional coaching delivered in previous years due to funding constraints, the core incubation support remains comprehensive and high-impact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2113\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2113\">Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2143\">This programme is ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<li data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2215\">\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2215\">Refugees or individuals from a refugee background living in the UK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2264\">\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2264\">Aspiring or early-stage social entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2338\">\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2338\">People with a clear idea addressing a social or environmental problem<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2414\">Founders who have tested, piloted, or started developing their solution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2496\">Individuals seeking structured guidance, mentorship, and a supportive network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2589\">English proficiency is required to participate, though no formal qualifications are needed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2621\"><strong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2621\">What You Will Gain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2668\"><strong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2668\">1. One-to-One Social Business Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2904\">Participants receive dedicated support from experienced business coaches up to three times per month. You can work on any aspect of your organisation\u2014fundraising, branding, legal structure, volunteer recruitment, or financial planning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2945\"><strong data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2945\">2. Interactive Online Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2977\">A structured curriculum covers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<li data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3000\">\n<p data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3000\">Business planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3028\">\n<p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3028\">Mission, vision, values<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3062\">Financial and impact planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3100\">\n<p data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3100\">Fundraising and access to finance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3123\">Legal registration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3150\">\n<p data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3150\">Branding and marketing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<p data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3172\">Pitch preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3274\">Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, making them accessible for those with other commitments.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3309\"><strong data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3309\">3. Grant Writing Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3555\">Over the past editions, TERN-supported entrepreneurs have collectively raised more than <strong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3428\">\u00a3200,000 in startup grants<\/strong>. The programme includes hands-on training in identifying grants, writing strong applications, and articulating project impact.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3583\"><strong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3583\">4. Public Showcase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3780\">During Refugee Week, participants pitch their ideas to an audience of 90\u2013100 funders, partners, and sector professionals. The showcase may form part of the upcoming <strong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3779\">Refugee Changemakers Forum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3813\"><strong data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3813\">5. A Powerful Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3832\">Participants join:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<li data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<p data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3873\">A cohort of 16 social entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3916\">\n<p data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3916\">A wider network of over 60 TERN alumni<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<p data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3962\">The larger UK social enterprise ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4055\">This community provides long-term support, accountability, and collaboration opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4087\"><strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4087\">Programme Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4390\">\n<li data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4126\">\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4126\">Preview session: 16 December 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4170\">\n<p data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4170\">Programme duration: January \u2013 June 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4211\">\n<p data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4211\">One in-person training day in London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4259\">\n<p data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4259\">Eight online workshops (Wednesday evenings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4296\">\n<p data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4296\">Three strategy coaching sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4344\">\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4344\">Up to three 1-1 coaching sessions per month<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4390\">\n<p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4390\">Graduation &amp; public showcase in June 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4454\">A detailed schedule will be provided to accepted participants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5105\">\n<h2 data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5142\"><strong data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5142\">Commitment Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5229\">Participants should be able to commit approximately <strong data-start=\"5196\" data-end=\"5217\">10 hours per week<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5382\">\n<li data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5255\">\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5255\">All online workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5256\" data-end=\"5281\">\n<p data-start=\"5258\" data-end=\"5281\">1-1 coaching sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5308\">\n<p data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5308\">In-person training day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5341\">\n<p data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5341\">Preparation for the showcase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5382\">\n<p data-start=\"5344\" data-end=\"5382\">Ongoing development of their venture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5431\"><strong data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5431\">Need Support With Your Application?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5586\">TERN aims to make the process accessible for everyone. If you need help with your application or with online access\/travel for in-person events, contact:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5611\"><strong data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5611\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:lucas@wearetern.org\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5609\">lucas@wearetern.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5667\">A team member will support you through the next steps.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5693\"><strong data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"5693\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5790\">Applications close <strong data-start=\"5714\" data-end=\"5751\">Monday, 1 December 2025 (9 AM UK)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5755\" \/>Spaces may fill early \u2014 apply soon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5792\" data-end=\"5888\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5808\">Apply Now<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e8pestmS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e8pestmS<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5792\" data-end=\"5888\">To know more such opportunities, click <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a changemaker from a refugee background looking to transform your idea into a real social business? 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