South Bank Ignite and Start Up London Participants

Welcome to your website -- designed to support and spark your start-up passion.

South Bank Ignite

Congratulations - You are onto the next step of your entrepreneurial journey.

Please note that South Bank Ignite, Semi-Finals, and Final are only open to eligible LSBU applicants.

South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists Support and Resources

Download the Semi-Final Pitch Deck Information and Guide
Download the Semi-Final Marking Sheet Guide
Download the Value Proposition Guide

Book a 1-2-1 appointment with Rui via Careers Hub to refine your Pitch Deck, review your Value Proposition, and get answers to all your burning questions.

South Bank Ignite Timeline – March to June

Date

Support

Week of 17 Mar.

South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists Announced

Wed. 2 Apr.
12 - 1 pm and 4 - 5 pm

Compulsory Bootcamp for South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists

Everything you need to know about the Semi-Final and Final.

Download the Bootcamp Presentation Slides
Watch the Bootcamp Presentation (12 p.m. session)
Watch the Bootcamp Presentation (4 p.m. session)

From Mon. 7 Apr. to Fri. 9 May

Support with Rui

Book a 1-2-1 appointment with Rui via Careers Hub to refine your Pitch Deck, review your Value Proposition, and get answers to all your burning questions.

Download the Semi-Final Pitch Deck Information and Guide
Download the Semi-Final Marking Sheet Guide
Download the Value Proposition Guide

Mon. 12 May
2 - 4 pm

Optional Bootcamp for South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists

Answering your burning questions ahead of the Semi-Final and Final.

In-Person and Online

Tue. 13 May
12 pm

South Bank Ignite Semi-Final Pitch Deck and Value Proposition Deadline

Wed. 21 May
all day

South Bank Ignite Semi-Finals
South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists pitch before a panel of judges.

In-Person. More details coming soon.

Wed. 4 Jun.
all day

South Bank Ignite Final & Festival + Start-Up London Demo Day
South Bank Ignite Finalists pitch their idea while all Start-Up London participants showcase their progress in a Demo Day and Festival Marketplace.

In-Person. More details coming soon.

Start-Up London Programme

Develop your idea, validate your business, find your customers, win funding, join a community, and have fun!

Start-Up London is your opportunity to turn your innovative visions into reality, attract customers, and propel your business to new heights in 6 short weeks.

The Start-Up London Programme is shared across four partner universities: London South Bank University, University of Greenwich, Loughborough University London, York St John University, and University of East London. 

The Schedule

Click the link below to download the full schedule, with links to exact locations and Zoom.

Date & Location

Details

Wed. 22 Jan.
10 am - 3 pm

London South Bank University  + Online

Session 1
Designing your business to make money
Download the Presentation
Watch the Recording

Wed. 29 Jan.
10 am - 3 pm

York St John + Online

Session 2
Developing your business model
Download the Presentation
Watch the Recording

Wed. 5 Feb.
10 am - 3 pm

London South Bank University  + Online

Session 3
Setting up the core of your business and mid-programme check-in
Download the Presentation
Download the Business Legal Structure Document
Download the Pricing Cheat Sheet
Watch the Recording - Part 1 (AM)
Watch the Recording - Part 2 (PM)

Wed. 12 Feb.
10 am - 3 pm

Loughborough University London + Online

Session 4
Sourcing and managing finances
Download the Presentation
Download the Profit and Loss Statement Exercise
Watch the Recording - Part 1 (AM)
Watch the Recording - Part 2 (PM)

Wed. 19 Feb.
10 am - 3 pm

University of East London + Online

Session 5
Getting your first customers
Download the Presentation
Watch the Partial Recording
We experienced some technical issues and we hope to release a full recording soon.

Wed. 26 Feb.
10 am - 3 pm

University of Greenwich + Online

Session 6
Pitching like a pro
Download Presentation 1
Download Presentation 2
Watch the Recording

Wed. 4 June

London South Bank University

Further details to follow.

South Bank Ignite Final & Festival + Start-Up London Demo Day
Start-Up London participants showcase their progress in a Demo Day and Festival Marketplace.

Annisha Elliot, 2023 Start-Up London participant & South Bank Ignite winner

"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."

What Else Is Happening with South Bank Starters

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.