You're on to the next step of your start-up, freelancing, innovation, social enterprise, and side-hustle journey as you create a 3-minute pitch and present your idea to win £1000.
Download the Bootcamp Presentation Slide Deck
Final Pitch Deck Tips and Guide
Book a 1-2-1 Appointment to Talk About Your Slide Deck and Pitch Presentation
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Thursday, 12 November or Friday, 13 November 10 am – 4 pm | South Bank Ignite Final Mandatory Bootcamp Everything you need to know to develop your idea and impress the South Bank Ignite judges. Plus, understand the support available so that you shine! Download the Bootcamp Presentation Slide Deck Additional Resources: |
Week of 16 November and Week of 23 November | South Bank Ignite Ongoing Support with Sal 🎯Top Tip: Come to the appointment with your pitch deck in progress, plus any questions you have. This will ensure you get the most support out of the appointment so you are confident about next steps. *If you are unable to log an appointment in Careers Hub, or if available appointments don't fit your learning needs and/or schedule, please email starters@lsbu.ac.uk. |
Friday, 27 November at 12:00 pm (noon) | Final Presentation Deadline Email starters@lsbu.ac.uk with:
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Thursday, 3 December | South Bank Ignite £1000 Problem Pitch Competition Final & Award Ceremony South Bank Ignite Finalists pitch their idea, showcase their progress, and receive prizes in a public event! Location: LSBU Hub |
Sign up on Eventbrite for the South Bank Ignite £1000 Problem Pitch Competition Final & Award Ceremony. Register your family, friends, and cheering squad.
South Bank Ignite Finalists will present a 3-minute public, live pitch. The pitch should clearly explain:
No, judges will not have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions after your pitch. You will only be judged by the 3-minute presentation.
The judges are looking for clear, easily understood information and descriptions on the key topics
You will also be judged on your presentation and keeping within the timeframe.
Judges will bring a mix of experience and expertise. Past judges have included LSBU staff and academics, other London-based university entrepreneurship staff, past South Bank Ignite or programme participants, and business mentors.
Top prize of this South Bank Ignite competition is £1000. Judges may award multiple £1000 prizes, or award partial prizes.
No, prize funding is a direct deposit of money into your bank account. LSBU is not requiring you to spend the funding on anything specific for your business. You will not need to report back how you spend the funding.
Use South Bank Ignite as one way to further develop your business idea and gain confidence in presenting it. It’s also a great CV and portfolio builder!
South Bank Ignite is just one way LSBU will support your business idea, and being a finalist introduces you to the ecosystem! Come to a Drop-In Idea and Support Session or book a 1-2-1 appointment to talk more about the South Bank Works incubator programme, South Bank Freelancing Support workshops, Start-Up and Freelancing Fund, and more.
Book a 1-2-1 appointment with Sal to talk about your business, pitch deck, and presentation.
Email starters@lsbu.ac.uk to get additional information about the competition.
Keep up to date with other support opportunities via email and the WhatsApp channel.
South Bank Starters is here to guide, support, inspire, and motivate you. Find ways to connect with the team and your community of entrepreneurial minded individuals. You can email us at starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
