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Live mentor teaching
Two guided online sessions each week combine explanation, demonstrations, discussion and practical support.
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Help them build skills they can prove.
NextGen Venture Lab is a practical 12-week online programme for young people aged 13 to 18. Students learn business and technology by creating real projects, receiving mentor feedback and building evidence they can explain with confidence.
- Designed for young people aged 13 to 18
- Live online sessions with mentor guidance
- One family registration can include multiple children
What They Are Joining
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Real project work
Students apply what they learn to ideas, products, campaigns, software or technology solutions.
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Feedback and improvement
Work is reviewed so students can respond to feedback, make changes and understand how progress happens.
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Evidence of learning
Students collect project work, reflections and individual contributions in a portfolio they can explain.
→The 12-Week Journey
From shared foundations to a finished venture.
The programme moves carefully from core skills into a specialist pathway and then into a collaborative project.
Onboarding
Meet the team, understand expectations and prepare the tools needed to take part safely.
Shared foundation
Explore problems, ideas, users, teamwork, responsible technology and how projects are built.
Specialist pathway
Develop focused knowledge and practical skills in the student's chosen area.
Mini-project
Use pathway skills to complete and present a smaller independent project.
Team venture
Work across different roles to build, test and improve a shared venture.
Showcase
Present the project, explain individual contributions and reflect on the next step.
Programmes for Every Stage
Programmes for Every Stage
Age-specific programmes designed to match teens where they are and take them further, one stage at a time.
13–14
Build confidence. Explore ideas.
Learn by doing.
15–16
Build real projects. Develop skills.
Grow your edge.
17–18
Launch ventures. Strengthen portfolio.
Prepare for the future.
What they gain
The outcome is more than a certificate. It is proof of capability.
A completed project
Something tangible they have helped research, plan, build, test and present.
A personal portfolio
Evidence of their own contribution, feedback received, improvements made and lessons learned.
Communication skills
Practice presenting ideas, asking useful questions, giving updates and explaining decisions.
Team experience
Experience working with different roles, responsibilities and perspectives towards a shared result.
Responsible technology habits
Guidance on privacy, online conduct, accessibility, ethics and thoughtful use of AI tools.
Greater direction
A clearer view of their strengths, interests and possible next steps in business or technology.
Weekly commitment
What families should plan for.
Two scheduled live online mentor sessions each week.
A suitable laptop or desktop computer and reliable internet access.
Short independent tasks between sessions, adjusted for the student's age group.
Regular attendance, active participation and time to improve work after feedback.
A parent or guardian available for key communication and consent decisions.
Safety and support
Young people should be able to build in a space that is responsible and respectful.
Safeguarding is part of the programme design.
Registration is completed by a parent or legal guardian. We collect only the information needed for initial contact and programme planning. Expectations for online behaviour, privacy, respectful collaboration and responsible technology use are introduced from onboarding and reinforced throughout the programme.
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Parent communication
Important decisions, programme information and consent requirements are communicated through the parent or guardian.
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Private learner information
Registration details and student work are not displayed publicly as part of the application process.
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No public leaderboards
Progress is based on evidence, feedback and improvement rather than public ranking or unhealthy competition.
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Responsible AI and technology
Students are taught to consider accuracy, privacy, bias, accessibility, ownership and the effect of their work on others.
Programme fees
Clear payment options before you commit.
Programmes start from £160 per month.
The programme runs for 12 weeks and can be paid monthly across three months or paid in full. The final fee can vary by age group and specialist pathway. We confirm the timetable, exact fee and payment option during the parent conversation before enrolment.
12-week guided programme
£160From, per month
Monthly payments across three months or one payment in full. The confirmed fee is shared before enrolment.
After you register
A simple process before a place is confirmed.
We review the registration
We look at age, interests, goals, availability and any access needs shared in the form.
We contact the parent
A short conversation helps us answer questions and understand the child beyond the form.
We recommend a pathway
We suggest the age group, pathway and cohort that appear to be the best fit.
You decide whether to enrol
You receive the confirmed timetable, fee and next steps before making a commitment.
Submitting this form does not guarantee a place and does not create a payment obligation. It begins the family conversation so both you and the NextGen team can decide whether the programme is suitable.
Questions parents often ask
A few helpful answers before you register.
Does my child need previous experience?
They do not need to arrive with a finished business idea or advanced technical skills. We use the registration and parent conversation to understand their starting point and recommend the right level of challenge.
What happens if they are unsure about a pathway?
Select “Not sure yet” in the form. Their interests, strengths and goals can be discussed before a pathway is recommended.
Can I register more than one child?
Yes. Use the “Add another child” button inside the form so each young person can have their age, interest and goal recorded separately.
Is this self-paced learning?
No. The programme includes scheduled live mentor sessions, independent practice and project deadlines. Students need to be able to attend and participate regularly.
Will my child only work on theory?
No. Concepts are introduced so students can use them. Each stage leads towards practical work, feedback, revision and portfolio evidence.
What device will they need?
A laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet access is recommended. Tell us in the form if devices will be shared or if access may be difficult so this can be discussed.
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