Social Enterprise Ignition Funding Opportunity

Wednesday 12th October; 12.30-3.00pm

Core Technology Facility

Grafton Street, Manchester

Are you a research student, recent graduate, member of staff or an academic at The University of Manchester?

Is your idea likely to benefit the public or community, or be an entrepreneurial solution to a societal, healthcare or environmental problem?

Do you have the passion to drive your idea forward and set up a project social business?

If you do, however big or small, this workshop will help you generate, develop and test your idea from start to finish.

Using a combination of practical tools and techniques our Social Enterprise Ambassador will guide you through the journey.

In addition, this interactive workshop will assist in helping you to prepare your Social Enterprise Ignition Funding entries.

Agenda

12.30-12.50

Registration and Lunch

12.50-13.00

Introduction and Welcome

13.00-13.15

Company Case History:

Epic Steps CIC -TBC

13.15-13.20

UMIP Social Enterprise Ambassador

Nickala Torkington

13.20-13.35

Identifying the Problem

13.35-14.05

Developing the Idea

14.05-14.35

Testing the Idea

14.35-14.45

Ignition Funding Opportunity-

How to Apply?

14.45-15.00

Q&A and Networking

15.00

Close

If you have any queries regarding the event please contact Ellie Buckley.

T: 0161 606 7265 E: ellie.buckley@umip.com