Aims/priorities: eBay Up and Running Grants provide funding for young entrepreneurs and businesses investing in the next generation. Grants are available to support emerging businesses with their development plans.
Applicants must demonstrate how the funding will be used and provide a clear roadmap showing how the grant will support their plans.
Who can apply: The programme is open to business sellers registered on ebay.co.uk who are aged 18 or over. Applicants must have active listings on ebay.co.uk for the required period before entering.
- Category A is open to business sellers aged 18 to 30, inclusive, who have had active listings on ebay.co.uk for at least three months before entry.
- Category B is open to UK-registered companies with a business seller account on ebay.co.uk that have had active listings for at least six months. Applicants must intend to use the grant to employ a person aged 18 to 24 in a UK-based role and explain how the appointment will contribute to business growth.
Grant amount: Up to 20 winners will each receive a £10,000 cash grant to invest in their business or support young talent.
Winners will also receive up to six months of dedicated account management and premium customer support tailored to their business needs.
Grant recipients will have access to a Young Entrepreneur community and selected events throughout 2027.
Application process: Applications can be made online: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sellercentre/grow-your-sales/up-and-running-grants
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Contact: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sellercentre
Website: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sellercentre/grow-your-sales/up-and-running-grants