Ignite is designed for students, graduates, and staff with bold, innovative business ideas poised for rapid growth. Whether you're aiming to disrupt industries, break into new markets, or refine your operations for scalability, this programme provides the tools, resources, and networks you need to succeed. Participants will also have the opportunity to pitch for grant funding of £5,000 to accelerate their venture (funding cannot be accessed by staff).
Requirements
- A Strong Business Idea: Demonstrates space for innovation, scalability, and clear market potential.
- Ability to fully commit to the programme: Willingness to dedicate time and effort to all sessions, mentorship check-ins, and deliverables, ensuring maximum benefit from the programme.
Outcomes of the programme
- Participants will have a refined business idea that is innovative and scalable.
- Participants will have the opportunity to pitch for £5,000 grant funding.
- Participants will have created a minimum viable product.
- Participants will have created a comprehensive pitch deck.
- Participants will have registered their business with Companies House as a limited company (not applicable to students with a Student Visa).
- To join the Santander X Award for a chance to win £15,000.
- Have the opportunity to apply for an Innovator Founder Visa with an official endorsing body.