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The Esports Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Challenge, developed by WorldSkills UK and the British Esports Federation, showcases the next generation of esports innovators, founders and creative thinkers.
Based on the Pearson and British Esports Level 3 BTEC National qualification in Esports, this challenge tests competitors’ ability to explore the esports industry, generate viable enterprise ideas, conduct meaningful market research, and produce a realistic business plan for a start-up within the esports ecosystem. Competitors will demonstrate their creativity, commercial awareness and communication skills through a professional pitch to industry stakeholders.
This competition provides a unique opportunity for aspiring esports entrepreneurs to apply their knowledge in a real-world context, developing key employability skills and enhancing their readiness for future careers, vocational training, apprenticeships or higher education.
Introduced this cycle as a demonstration competition, this skill is being piloted with the intention of becoming a full competition in the next cycle.
Analyse esports enterprise opportunities, their purpose and success indicators.
Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills, behaviours and motivations relevant to the esports sector.
Generate and refine start-up ideas using creative thinking techniques.
Conduct and interpret primary and secondary market research.
Identify customer needs, trends, competitors and market opportunities.
Develop structured, realistic and financially viable esports business plans.
Apply marketing, branding and financial planning principles.
Consider risks, compliance and the wider esports ecosystem.
Deliver a confident, engaging and professional business pitch.
Respond constructively to stakeholder questions and feedback.
February – April 2026
Entries open via invitation only
May – June 2026
Competitors complete set tasks including idea generation, research submission and a draft enterprise plan. This is a remote activity.
Early July 2026
Held at the National Esports Performance Campus, Sunderland, alongside the British Esports Student Champs Grand Finals.
Competitors will refine their plan and deliver a short pitch to a panel of industry professionals.
August – October 2026
Selected finalists receive feedback, industry mentoring and preparation resources.
November 2026 – Wales
Finalists deliver full esports business plans and professional pitches as part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals programme.
