YOUNG entrepreneurs from Hampshire can take part in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to develop their business ideas.

Tomorrow’s captains of industry can take part in Big Business Idea with the chance of winning one of four prizes worth £1,000.

Winners will also get free office space for a year and a business mentor helping them develop their innovative idea with the Big Business Idea this week.

Organised and sponsored by consultancy firm Capita in partnership with Southampton City Council and Southampton Solent University, youngsters have until December 31 to submit ideas.

Capita has funded three £1,000 prizes for winning business pitches while business charity Cathedral Innovations has pledged £1,000 for an enticing social enterprise idea.

Anyone aged 17-25 can submit their ideas.

Request an application pack from capitacomms@southampton.gov.uk