South Bank Starters

What skills, knowledge, and momentum can you gain to shape your future?

Supporting the Future You

IDEA FEEDBACK

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

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Start-Up Funding

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

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Start-Up London

Accelerate your passion from idea to customer in 6 weeks.

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South Bank Works

Grow your idea. Find your customers.

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Host a Stall

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

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SPARK YOUR IDEA

Apply to the 2025 South Bank Ignite idea competition to spark your business start-up, freelancing offer, innovation, impact, or passion project. Win your portion of £24K prize pot!

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What's Happening with South Bank Starters

Annisha Elliot, National Bakery School Student, LSBU​

"It is a great opportunity to meet new business-minded individuals, build confidence, get your business idea's out there, and receive great critique/feedback to help push you further in your business, goals, and ideas. I was so nervous to deliver my pitch, but I did it (yay!). Everyone made me feel comfortable, and I was able to be confident."

For Academics

Exploring entrepreneurship through skills, resources, and new insights built into coursework.

Your South Bank Starters Team

Mohammed Ali - Head of Entrepreneurship

A leader in growing, fostering, and innovating the entrepreneurial spirit within UK universities, founder-business communities, and global networks.

Ask me about: Anything about starting or growing your idea, personal + business finance, and resources (in and outside of LSBU).

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Rui Barros Silva - Entrepreneurship Manager

A seasoned enterprise educator, passionate about helping people develop ideas, and guiding them through the initial phases of business.

Ask me about: Brainstorming, transforming early-stage ideas into viable businesses, and cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets and skills.

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Monica Maurici - Start-Up Manager

A civil engineer and business founder;  an expert evaluator of innovative projects to help small businesses build a foundation and grow.

Ask me about: Resources and trainings (in and outside LSBU) to grow as an entrepreneur.

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Paige McKinnon - Engagement and Enhancement Manager

A passionate communicator, looking to tell stories, inspire entrepreneurs, connect communities, and encourage people to create a better future for all.

Ask me about: Sharing your personal and entrepreneurial journey authentically, and having a positive social impact.

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Syeda Rahimunnessa - Enterprise Education Manager

An experienced enterprise educator working closely with academics to champion those with ideas to confidently take the next steps in their entrepreneurial journey.

Ask me about: IP guidance, marketplace trading and integrating enterprise education into academia.

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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.