What if a startup could not only train the next generation, but also reshape an entire workforce?
That’s the ambition powering Fearless Adventures Academy, the visionary training provider that walked away from the 2025 Northwest StartUp Awards with three major honours: Education & Training StartUp of the Year, the StartUp for Good Award, and the region’s overall StartUp of the Year. Where most training schemes stop short, Fearless goes the distance, offering real-world digital skills at no cost, with a direct route into the industry.
At its core, the academy addresses a problem that’s holding countless businesses back; the widening gap between skills and employment.
With traditional routes falling short and many would-be learners locked out by cost or circumstance, the founders of Fearless Adventures Academy, decided to act. Their answer? A fully-funded academy built in and for Greater Manchester, delivering hands-on training straight from the pros, and backed by real hiring partners.
From day one, they set out to reshape what a startup can do in education and training. The courses are free and led by industry experts, supported by real employers, with a clear focus: helping learners turn new skills into meaningful employment. It’s a model built not just to teach, but to open doors and it’s already making a real difference.