Founders and Freelancers Summer Camp

Heat up your business, freelance, creative, impact or side hustle idea this summer!

A summer of building, learning, and innovating.

This summer, give your idea the time, space, and support it deserves.

Founders and Freelancers Summer Camp is all about making things happen and having fun with

knowledge-building masterclasses,
free co-working space residency,
weekly fun and interactive activities,
a buzzing community,
and much more!

WhenDetails

Tuesday, 17 June

TikTok LIVE x LSBU: The Next Wave of Social Entrepreneurs

Get in on the TikTok revenue game!

Wednesday, 18 June

Summer Side Hustle Sprint

Make this the summer you finally do something about your brilliant idea!

Thursday, 19 June

Freelancing Fundamentals with Michael Buckworth

Thinking of going freelance? Make sure you're set up for success, ££, and fun!

Wednesday, 25 June

How to Communicate and Negotiate Effectively

Say it right, stay true to your idea, and make every conversation count.

Monday, 30 June

From Vision to Reality: Overcoming Founder Bias through Customer-Centered Innovation

Are you starting a business, a freelance offer, a product, or a service that people actually want?

Tuesday, 8 July

From Idea to Launch

Turn your spark into something real!

Monday, 14 July

How to Set Your Price and Value

Helping you make sure your business, freelancing, or side hustle is worth it.

Monday, 21 July

Cashflow

Dreams are great, but cash keeps them alive.

Weekly

Even more fun, interactive, and innovative activities such as:

Networking events
Social hangs with free coffee, ice cream, snacks, games, etc.
Field trips outside of LSBU
1-2-1 appointments and milestone check-ins

June – August

Free residency in South Bank Works co-working space in the Clarence Centre

End of Summer
Date and time to be confirmed

Summer Celebration of Entrepreneurship

Connect with the larger LSBU community of dreamers and doers.

Make this your summer of starting something.

Take your idea further with the space, resources, opportunities, and community to shine.

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IDEA FEEDBACK

Connect 1-2-1 with an expert to get personalised support for your idea and journey

Start-Up Funding

£500 for your new business – on us. Get reimbursed for expenses.

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Host a Stall

Sell your product or get feedback from users. Express your interest.

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Compete and Win

Test your ideas, get support, win BIG!

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Connect with South Bank Starters

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 studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk.