Idea and Start-Up Support
Shape your idea, build momentum, and achieve your goals.LEARN ABOUT SUPPORT FOR YOUR IDEA
Get support in developing an idea. Take steps to reach your business, freelancing work, social enterprise, or side hustle goals.
Drop-In Idea and Start-Up Support Sessions are a chance to pause and learn more about opportunities to develop your idea with LSBU.
| Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|
11:00 - 13:00 | LSBU Hub (ground floor) | |
11:00 - 13:00 | LSBU Hub (ground floor) | |
11:00 - 13:00 | LSBU Hub (ground floor) | |
Can't make these dates? | Email starters@lsbu.ac.uk to book a 1-2-1 virtual appointment. |
*If you do not have access to Careers Hub to book an appointment or with your LSBU student, alumni, or staff ID card to the location where Drop-In Idea and Start-Up Support will take place, please email starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
GET PERSONALISED SUPPORT
Book a 30-minute appointment with a member of the LSBU South Bank Starters team or Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Discuss specific questions or challenges related to your idea and receive practical guidance, signposting, and feedback.
Come as you are: with a rough concept, a work-in-progress, or a project that needs a push.
Read more about how you’ll work with LSBU during your 1-2-1 appointment, including what support the South Bank Starters team can provide and the actions and decisions that remain yours to take.
RESOURCES
Get tools and resources to help your idea, business, freelancing, social enterprise, or side hustle.
Download the South Bank Starters Idea Development Booklet
More resources and links coming soon.
JOIN OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Drop-In Idea and Start-Up Support - 29 October 2026
Make your idea happen! 🚀 Find out what support is available.
Freelancing 3 - Pricing & Cash Flow Essentials
Know your freelancing worth and how to charge for it. 💷💡
Freelancing 4 - How to Find Clients and Build Lasting Relationships
Win freelancing work and keep clients rolling in. 🤝🩷
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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 starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
