South Bank Ignite and Start Up Programme Success

Welcome to your resource site, designed to support and spark your ideas.

South Bank Ignite &
Start-Up Programme

Congratulations!

You are onto the next step of your start-up, freelancing, innovation, social enterprise, and side-hustle journey.

🚀 Book a 1-2-1 Appointment to Talk About Your Pitch Deck and Value Proposition 🚀

🔥 Send your Final Pitch and Value Proposition by Friday, 15 May 🔥

South Bank Ignite Timeline to the Finals & Festival

Date

Support

Friday,
10 April

South Bank Ignite Round 2 Results Announced

Monday,
20 April
and
Tuesday,
21 April

South Bank Ignite Final Mandatory Bootcamp

Everything you need to know about the Finals, how to prepare your pitch, and the support available to help you shine.

Download the Bootcamp Presentation Slide Deck
Watch Monday's Bootcamp Zoom Recording
Watch Tuesday's Bootcamp Zoom Recording

Additional Resources:

Throughout
April-May

South Bank Ignite Ongoing Support with Kadeza and Monica

Book a 1-2-1 Appointment*

🎯Top Tip: Come to the appointment with your pitch deck and/or value proposition 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,
15 May

South Bank Ignite Final Presentation and Asset Deadline

Email starters@lsbu.ac.uk with:

  • Your South Bank Ignite Final pitch deck as a PDF
  • Your value proposition statement
  • Any images or logos of your idea
  • Any contact information or links about your idea you would like to share with the public like  your email address, WhatsApp number, social media handles, or website URL.

New Date!
Wednesday,
20 May

South Bank Ignite Finals
Private pitching for judges

Location: Borough Road Building
More details coming soon.

Thursday,
4 June

South Bank Ignite Festival & Award Ceremony
South Bank Ignite Finalists pitch their idea, showcase their progress, and receive prizes in a public event!

Location: LSBU Hub

Register and Invite Your Family & Friends

Start-Up Programme Support

Date

Support

Wednesday,
21 January
12:00-13:00

Start-Up Programme Session 1 - Know Your Customers

Location: Southwark Lecture Theatre, LSBU Hub

Download the Session 1 - Know Your Customers Slide Deck

Watch the Recording

Don't have enough time? Want a refresh? Watch the 20-sec. recap.

Wednesday,
28 January
12:00-13:00

Start-Up Programme Session 2 - Explore Your Market

Location: Southwark Lecture Theatre, LSBU Hub

Download the Session 2 - Explore Your Market Slide Deck

Watch the Recording

Don't have enough time? Want a refresh? Watch the 30-sec recap.

Wednesday,
4 February
12:00-13:00

Start-Up Programme Session 3 - Test and Refine Your Idea

Location: Southwark Lecture Theatre, LSBU Hub

Download the Session 3 - Test and Refine Your Idea Slide Deck

Watch the Recording

Don't have enough time? What a refresh? Watch the 30-sec recap.

Wednesday,
11 February
12:00-13:00

Start-Up Programme Session 4 - Structure and Pitch Your Idea

Location: Southwark Lecture Theatre, LSBU Hub

Download the Session 4 - Structure and Pitch Your Idea Slide Deck

Watch the Recording

Wednesday,
18 February
12:00-13:00

Start-Up Programme Session 5 - What's Next for South Bank Ignite

Location: Southwark Lecture Theatre, LSBU Hub

Download the Session 5 - What's Next for South Bank Ignite Slide Deck

Watch the 3-minute recap.

IGNITE YOUR IDEA WITH SUPPORT

Get additional help developing your idea as you head to the South Bank Ignite Final (and beyond). Visit the Drop-In Idea and Start-Up Support table in the Hub.

GET SUPPORT