The University of Southampton is delighted to be taking part in Ingenuity, a national programme looking to invest over £400,000 in new business ideas that make a difference to the world we live in.
For 2020, Ingenuity is looking for bold new ideas that can address four key Challenges: Build Better Communities, Tackle Climate Change, Improve Health and Create Prosperity.
What is the University of Southampton’s involvement?
We are partnering with the following universities in the region to establish Ingenuity South Coast. Together, we are looking for great ideas that could help us drive the region’s recovery from coronavirus and help rebuild a better society, economy and climate post-Covid.
- Solent University
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Chichester
How can people from the University take part?
Ingenuity is open to students, staff, researchers and graduates from across the University. There are three pathways they can choose to take part:
- Future Founders: students, alumni and researchers wanting to set up their own impact-driven start-up
- Regional Pioneers: staff who want to volunteer to be part of the programme and learn more about social innovation and help the university have greater civic impact
- Mentoring: senior staff (academic and professional services) who want to volunteer to mentor and support the development news ideas. We are looking for business experts and sector specialists for this role
Why take part?
- Opportunity to set up your own impact-driven business, and help shape the future of your local area
- Gain insights from some of the UK’s leading charities and think tanks to help you find and develop your idea
- Work with mentors and changemakers from your local area to get your idea off the ground and start making impact
- Access a business development skills programme featuring the best of industry and academic knowledge
- Pitch for your share of over £400,000 of support to make your idea a reality
For more information and to sign up please visit Ingenuity South Coast. Sign up period closes on 12 November 2020.
