Twelve students were chosen to go forward to take part in a global competition organised by The Indus Entrepreneurs.
The chosen students work with entrepreneurs over a 14 week period to prepare a business plan. They will then compete against other student businesses from across the globe.
The aim of the TiE Young Entrepreneurs global programme is to empower youth to become the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The TYE programme nurtures the creativity, self confidence, leadership and overall development of young people.
By Ms Delfino MBE
Holder of the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion
Director of Enterprise and Internationalism
Manchester Academy