South Bank Works Cohort
Welcome to your website designed to support your passion and help you - and your idea - thrive.YOUR RESOURCE CENTRE
FURTHER SUPPORT FURTHER SUPPORTJoin the masterclasses, workshops, mentoring sessions, and milestone assessments in 2025.
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£500 for your new business – on us. Get reimbursed for costs associated with your business.
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January - April 2025
Gain confidence in setting up the foundations of a successful business start-up, freelance offer, social enterprise, or side hustle.
Downlod the full calendar
| Date & Location | Details |
|---|---|
Mon., 20 Jan., 10 - 12 | Create Lab |
Mon., 20 Jan., 12:30 - 1:30 | Mentorship |
Tue., 21 Jan., 1:30 - 4 | Workshop |
Mon., 27 Jan., 10 - 12 | Create Lab |
Mon., 27 Jan., 12:30 - 1:30 | Create Lab |
Fri., 31 Jan., 12 - 12:30 | 30 Minutes; 3 Takeaways with Peter Harrington |
Mon., 3 Feb., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 3 Feb., 12 - 2 | Mentorship |
Mon., 10 Feb., 12:30 - 1:30 | Create Lab |
Mon., 17 Feb., 10 - 12 | Demo Day |
Postponed | Masterclass |
Mon., 17 Feb., 12:30 - 2:30 | Workshop |
Mon., 24 Feb., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 24 Feb., 1 - 5:30 | Mentorship |
Fri., 28 Feb., 12 - 12:30 | 30 Minutes; 3 Takeaways with Peter Harrington |
Mon., 3 Mar., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 3 Mar., 12:30 - 1:30 | Case Study |
Mon., 10 Mar., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 10 Mar., 12 - 2 | Mentorship |
Mon., 17 Mar., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 17 Mar., 12:30 - 1:30 | Review |
Mon., 24 Mar., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 24 Mar., 12 - 2 | Mentorship |
Fri., 28 Mar., 12:30 - 1:30 | 30 Minutes; 3 Takeaways with Peter Harrington |
Mon., 31 Mar., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 31 Mar., 12:30 - 3 | Mentorship |
Mon., 7 Apr., 10 - 12 | Demo Day |
GROW SPRINT
Optional Year 2
Scale up, develop professionally, and become a thriving entrepreneur.
| Date & Location | Details |
|---|---|
Throughout the Week | Mentorship and Coaching |
VALIDATE SPRINT
Looking Back | October - December 2024
Confirm and verify your idea with scheduled milestones, masterminds, and masterclasses, plus take advantage of ongoing personalised mentoring and community networking opportunities.
| Date & Location | Details |
|---|---|
Every Week | Masterminds |
Throughout the Week | Mentorship and Coaching |
Mon., 7 Oct., | Induction Day |
Mon., 14 Oct., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Tues., 16 Oct., 2 - 5 | Mentorship |
Mon., 21 Oct., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 21 Oct., 1 - 3 | Dynamic Brainstorming |
Wed., 23 Oct., 1 - 2 | Mentorship |
Mon., 28 Oct., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 4 Nov., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 11 Nov., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 11 Nov., 1 - 3 | Masterclass |
Wed. - Thur., 13 - 14 Nov. | Trip |
Mon., 18 Nov., 10 - 12 | Demo Day |
Mon., 25 Nov., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 25 Nov., 1 - 2 | Mentorship |
Wed., 27 Nov., 11:30 - 2:30 | Mentorship |
Mon., 2 Dec., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 9 Dec., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Mon., 16 Dec., 10 - 12 | Masterclass |
Your Tools
SimVenture Validate
An online startup ideas platform that allows people to ideate, plan, test and share entrepreneurial and innovative ideas. Free for LSBU South Bank Works cohort members!
Watch helpful videos on the SimVenture Validate Resources for Students YouTube channel.
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Public Lecture Series
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Open Hours of Support - 24 February
Make your idea happen. We're here to help!
Elevator of Dreams Competition - Meet-Up
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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.
