Business development
The University actively encourages students to develop their business ideas, skills, knowledge and expertise. Two key services are available to students with enterprising and innovative ideas:
- Research and Business Development Office (RBDO) - provides business development support for students
- London Knowledge Innovation Centre (LKIC) - the University's new business incubator for students who want to commercialise their innovative ideas.
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Research and Business Development Office (RBDO)
Support for student entrepreneurs
Looking to start up your own business or develop enterprise skills? Get in touch with Student Entrepreneurship Support.
Student Entrepreneurship Support at LSBU provides expert support to help you develop your business concept, social enterprise or freelance career through running a variety of events, including masterclasses, workshops, one to one sessions, competitions and networking events.
For more information or to book an appointment, please contact:
Student Entrepreneurship Manager
Yuliana Topazly
Tel: 020 7815 6913
Email:
topazlyy@lsbu.ac.uk
The Enterprise Associate Scheme
Each year the RBDO supports a limited number of the University's entrepreneurial students, through its innovative Enterprise Associate scheme, to explore and develop the commercial potential of their final year projects.
The Enterprise Associate Scheme is competitive and is open to all final year students at the University who believe they have a commercial idea or product.
Successful applicants receive a bursary for 18 months as well as support with Intellectual Property matters, business mentoring, a computer and office space.
Enterprise Associates are also required to enrol on the University’s MSc in Enterprise by Learning Contract programme. The fees for this course are met by the RBDO.
For further information and to apply for the scheme visit www.lsbu.ac.uk/myidea.
Intellectual property
The RBDO provides information, support and guidance to students for any issues to do with protecting their intellectual property.
Contact RBDO
If you are interested in applying for the Enterprise Associate Scheme or have questions about intellectual property, please email: info.esu@lsbu.ac.uk.
Faculty Business Development Managers
The RBDO has Business Development Managers situated in each of the Faculties.
If you have a business idea you wish to explore and discuss, you can arrange a meeting with your Faculty Business Development Manager.
Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences
Jenny Allan
Tel: 020 7815 5435
Email: allanj5@lsbu.ac.uk
Faculty of Business
Thor Ingvarsson
Tel: 020 7815 7764
Email: ingvargb@lsbu.ac.uk
Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment
John Hampson (Construction)
Tel: 020 7815 7105
Email: hampsojd@lsbu.ac.uk
Professor Phil Jones (Energy)
Tel: 020 7815 7647
Email: jonespi@lsbu.ac.uk
Pat Fox (Academy of Sport)
Tel: 020 7815 7594
Email: patfox@lsbu.ac.uk
Faculty of Health and Social Care
Sarah Priestman
Tel: 020 7815 6906
Email: priests@lsbu.ac.uk
General enquiries
Dr Ed Tinley
Tel: 020 7815 6917
Email: tinleye@lsbu.ac.uk
London Knowledge Innovation Centre (LKIC)
If you have an innovative business idea, LKIC wants to hear from you.
LKIC is the University's new business incubator. Set up in 2006 by LSBU and Southwark's business enterprise agency, Business Extra, LKIC provides support for LSBU students and staff who want to turn their innovative ideas into a successful business venture.
LKIC helps bridge the knowledge and skills gaps of innovators and inventors by providing a range of business and innovation support services through the Centre's experienced staff.
LKIC's services include:
- strategic advice, including monthly progress meetings with your dedicated business advisor
- intellectual property advice
- marketing consultancy, including product positioning
- support with raising funds
- virtual offices, desk space, fully refurbished offices, and meeting rooms for hire
- access to an extensive network of contacts
- book keeping and training.
Location
1st Floor
Technopark
London Road
London
SE1 6LN - Map
For further information call 020 7815 6971, email lkic@lsbu.ac.uk or visit www.lkic.com.
