Skills 4 Startups

We are creating 100, 000 financially viable start-ups by 2034.

At Skills4Startups® (S4S) we believe in giving you the best chance to succeed.

7 sponsorship deals across the UK and USA.
23 start-ups benefitted from our six-week deep-dive Nurturing Programme for Startups.
USA target achieved with our first Global Roadshow in San Diego.
Industry leader partnerships across the USA and UK.
62+ partnership meetings in 14 months.
300k founders attended our Global Roadshows across four events.

Roadshows

With keynote speakers, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions, our events give you the insights and connections you need to move forward.

“Skills4Startups® is the UK's first mobile and digital business school for start-ups, delivering core business and soft skills to founders to help them build, launch, and grow their businesses. Along with our sister company, EduEco+, we are on a mission to support 100,000 start-ups in achieving commercial growth, helping them beat the odds of early failure and surpass the five-year milestone. We achieve this through our high-impact, skills-centric Global Business Roadshows—both in person and via our new digital virtual platform (coming soon).”

— Sofia Azam, Founder & CEO, Skills4Startups®

Our values

Pioneering

Impactful

Community

Courage

Resilience

Workshops

From financial planning and AI to business negotiations and more, we’ve got you covered.

What they say about us

Skills4Startups® have given me great ideas and opportunities to grow my business further. They invited me to their October Roadshow to promote my business and expand my opportunities. They also supported me with funding for my brand, for which I am highly grateful. I am extremely excited about my business moving forward with their help, as they have already helped me progress significantly in a short time frame.

Stacey Yeomans Founder of Juicy Vibes Smoothies

It’s refreshing and inspiring to see such an eclectic mix of advisors and start-ups. While their paths differ, they all share an incredible focus on improving the world.

Ashley Cooke Delegate, Skills4Startups® Festival Roadshow, UK (London)

We were left completely inspired after the Skills4Startups® Roadshow. Each speaker brought a wealth of experience and useful insights, while the workshops covered a broad range of practical and engaging topics. Whatever stage you’re at in your start-up journey, this event is worth attending. Highly recommended!

The Discourse

A very good mix of workshops that were well-delivered. A fun and valuable day!

Dr. Winifred Soribe , Founder | Winifred Soribe Consultancy

What sets Skills4Startups® apart is its commitment to providing real-world skills that move beyond theory, offering aspiring entrepreneurs the tools they need to navigate challenges, innovate within their industries, and create sustainable business models. Their comprehensive curriculum and expert mentorship align perfectly with my belief that entrepreneurship is not just about vision—it’s about execution, adaptability, and the right strategic framework. Additionally, their emphasis on integrating technology into business solutions makes them an invaluable asset to any entrepreneur looking to thrive in the digital economy.

Starr Codd CEO | Entrepreneur | Business Coach