Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

Bath Spa University Original Source
Award

£500 - £5,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Explore It! Launch It! Grow It! funding programme supports Bath Spa University students and graduates at all stages of business development, from ideation to growth. The programme provides three tiers of funding: Explore It! awards up to £500 for students exploring a potential business or freelance idea; Launch It! awards up to £1,500 for those ready to fully launch after testing their idea; and Grow It! awards up to £5,000 for established business owners and freelancers earning more than £5,000 in revenue annually who are looking to scale their businesses. All funding recipients participate in supportive workshops, and the programme runs twice a year, typically starting in October and March. The programme is delivered by the Careers and Employability Go From Zero team and is supported by Santander Universities.

Decision 4-6 weeks after application deadline
business entrepreneurship business freelancing self-employment startup enterprise

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
Up to 3 years

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Review process

Applications are judged by the Careers and Employability Go From Zero Team using a quantitative rubric. All applications are reviewed by at least two individuals. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview, which is also judged independently by two reviewers using a quantitative rubric.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report

External Application

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Key Information

Award Amount
£500 - £5,000
Application Deadline
No deadline

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