Flash Fund is Live!

Our Flash Fund is now open for applications. This is the final flash fund of the academic year. Open to all current students and 2024 graduates, we’re giving you the chance to receive up to £250 in funding to test out a new idea, get started on your freelance journey, continue developing your business, and anything in between.

More information including T&Cs and the application form can be found on the Flash Fund Webpage.

Application Link: Flash Fund Application Form

Closing date: 13th April 2025

The Big Sustainable Innovation Challenge – Northern Ireland Trip

There is an opportunity for you to travel to Northern Ireland to undertake the Big Sustainable Innovation Challenge. This innovation challenge tasks you to bring your sustainable knowledge and motivation to support the sustainable delivery of large sports and tourist events with the R&A, the leading body in the world of golf. There’s hands-on experience in idea generation and business solutions, and the chance to compete for prizes. This trip takes place Wednesday 4th June – Friday 6th June 2025, in Belfast and Portrush.

Rise Link: Take a trip to Northern Ireland for the Big Sustainable Innovation Challenge

This is a great opportunity for enterprising students or those with a big interest in sustainability.

Entrepreneur’s Launchpad – Summer Activity Expression of Interest

Our team are organising an Entrepreneur’s Launchpad; a week of activity for enterprising students to gain practical tips on how to set up a business or pursue a freelance venture. It is also designed to accelerate businesses and freelance practice to the next stage. We are currently taking expressions of interest to help us shape this week and ensure we cover the topics you feel you need.

“a week of workshops and masterclasses, so that you feel ready to succeed and understand how to run a business or freelance after university.”

Entrepreneur Launchpad: Expression of Interest

Date: Week commencing 9th June 2025