Work created at the join

Six example ventures

These illustrative ventures show the kind of online service businesses an unemployed over-50 and an unemployed 18-30-year-old could create and operate together, supported initially by InterGen.

Contract & overhead review

CostSight

A structured service helping small organisations identify avoidable recurring costs, weak contract terms and renewal risks.

The join: commercial judgement and buyer confidence plus digital audit tools and organised follow-through.

Illustrative summary
Retirement knowledge capture

Continuum

A practical service capturing the operational knowledge of experienced staff before retirement or organisational change.

The join: credible peer interviewing plus digital recording, structuring and searchable knowledge resources.

Illustrative summary
SME regulatory compliance

ClearRule

Plain-English compliance support that helps smaller firms understand obligations, organise evidence and maintain essential records.

The join: sector judgement and trust plus digital workflows, reminders and document control.

Illustrative summary
Export & trade documentation

TradeReady

Process support for small firms navigating for the first time export documentation, customer requirements and repeatable trade administration.

The join: commercial experience and buyer understanding plus digital research and accurate workflow management.

Illustrative summary

Illustrative concepts: Quorum and Vantage are developed demonstrations, not currently operating businesses. All six concepts would be tested against genuine unmet demand before a pair committed to build.