100 Big Ideas Competition

Do you have an idea that you think has potential? Why not take the first step in exploring your idea by submitting it to the 100 BIG IDEAS Competition!

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Turn your idea into reality

A dedicated team to help you get ahead with your business

The Student Enterprise Team provide current students and recent graduates with the support they need to either set up their own business, lead a social enterprise, become freelance/self-employed, launch a scalable startup or develop essential enterprise skills.

Funding, Workshops, Experts and Space to Work

From inspirational events and challenging competitions to skill development workshops and specialist mentoring, we provide everything you need to succeed. Benefit from generous funding opportunities, connect with like-minded individuals, and find the perfect space to grow and develop your business.

Regular updates and opportunities

Keep yourself in the loop with all the latest news, events, and exclusive opportunities from Student Enterprise. By signing up for our monthly newsletter, you’ll receive valuable insights, resources, and updates straight to your inbox. Don’t miss out—register today.

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Speak with an Expert Advisor 1:1

Whether you’re just exploring ideas with a 30-minute explore appointment or looking to advance your business with a longer specialist appointment, our tailored 1:1 support is here to help. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re ready to guide you every step of the way.

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Student Enterprise Junction

A collaborative co-working space

In the heart of Southampton City Centre and managed by the Student Enterprise Team, this venue provides University of Southampton students and recent graduates with a dynamic space to explore business ideas and hone their entrepreneurial skills. It serves as a hub for connecting students with businesses, fostering mutual benefits, and facilitating a rich exchange of knowledge between the University and the regional business community.

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Meet the team

Tom Simmonds

Head of Student Enterprise and Events

Lloyd Attrill

Student Enterprise Consultant

Sara Campin

Student Enterprise Consultant

James Hamstead

Student Enterprise Coordinator

Tiffany Withers

Student Enterprise Coordinator

Sean Larsen

Student Enterprise Resident Mentor

Devon Lewis

Student Enterprise Resident Mentor

Success stories

Sam Munday is unlocking scientific knowledge to tackle humanity's challenge

Chemists are tackling climate change, renewable energy, and healthcare. Data Revival helps them use AI to generate insights, creating eco-friendly solvents, advancing carbon capture, and developing new treatments

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Data Revival

Tamara is making transport sustainable, without compromise

Amara Automotive built a fully enclosed four-wheeled eBike called the Elecy, for city commuters to minimise their travel cost, time, and emissions. The majority of car journeys are under five miles. The Elecy was designed to give commuters an option to cut their emissions with the comfort of a car

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Amara Automotive

Sam and Jamie are making bid writing quicker and easier to help drive proposal-led growth in businesses

Bid writing is a time-consuming and complex process that zaps resources across industries like construction, facility management and IT. mytender.io has built sophisticated AI models across the bid creation journey to save time and improve the quality of responses to win business more contracts.

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Student Enterprise Eco-System

Working together to help students bring their ideas to life

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