Mini Company — Entrepreneurship for Primary School Students
Students enter the world of entrepreneurship for the first time — they form teams, develop a product or service idea, and present it to a jury. The program builds business skills at an age when character is shaped.
12–15
years old
VI–IX
grades
3–5
teams per school
1
academic year
First entrepreneurial experience
Mini Company is the entry-level JA Worldwide program designed for primary school students. Students form teams, choose a leader, develop a business idea, and create a product or service. At the end of the program, they present their work to a panel of experts.
The program is a pilot project in Montenegro for the 2025/2026 school year, giving primary school students access to internationally recognized entrepreneurship education for the first time.
"Pilot program introduced in Montenegro in 2025/2026 — primary school students now have access to international entrepreneurship education."
Level 01 of 03
How it works
Team Formation
Students form teams of 4-6 members, choose a leader and assign company roles.
Idea Development
Teams research the market, develop a business idea, and create a product or service plan.
Execution
Students develop a prototype, test it, and prepare a presentation of their work.
Presentation
Teams present their mini companies to an expert jury and receive feedback.
What students develop
- Entrepreneurial thinking and creativity
- Teamwork and leadership
- Communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Financial literacy fundamentals
- Confidence and initiative
Learning by doing
Students learn by leading their own project — from idea to presentation — simulating a real business environment.
Interested?
Apply your school for the Mini Company pilot program 2025/2026 — places are limited.