The Retirement Entrepreneurship Programme is designed for retirees and late-career professionals who wish to transition into entrepreneurship as a second career or structured income pathway. The programme focuses on practical enterprise creation, asset-based opportunity identification, and low-risk venture execution suited to retirement-stage realities.
Programme Overview
The Retirement Entrepreneurship Programme is designed for retirees and late-career professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship as a structured second career. The programme focuses on low-risk, asset-based enterprise creation aligned with retirement-stage goals, lifestyle considerations, and capital preservation.
It recognises the value retirees bring through experience, networks, and credibility, and equips them to translate these assets into sustainable ventures without excessive operational strain.
Learning Experience and Transition Support
Participants engage in guided reflection, opportunity screening, and market validation activities tailored to retirement realities. Teaching emphasises simplicity, governance, financial discipline, and risk awareness.
Mentorship and peer learning circles provide a supportive environment where participants can share experiences and refine their business ideas at a comfortable pace. The programme prioritises confidence building alongside practical execution.
Expected Outcomes and Graduate Capabilities
Graduates complete the programme with a viable retirement-stage enterprise or a fully prepared business launch plan. They develop clear income-generation strategies, operational plans, and governance frameworks suited to long-term sustainability.
Completion demonstrates readiness to operate a purposeful, well-structured enterprise that supports financial stability, personal fulfilment, and long-term value creation in retirement.
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