Got a business you are trying to grow? Or a business idea you want to develop further? Our Pitch It competition may just be the cash boost you need to take the next step. 

Application Process

Step 1: Apply by completing our Pitch It Competition Entry Form  by midnight on Sunday 23^rd November. 

Step 2: All applications will be reviewed and the TOP 6 applicants will be invited to our live pitching evening on Tuesday 2nd December.

Step 3: Live pitch to a panel for up to £700. Winner's prize of £700 and Runners Up prize of £300. 

Live Pitching Evening

Friends and family are welcome! Snacks and some festive treats will be available. 

Please familiarise yourself with our funding Terms and Conditions 

Get the latest top tips for attracting funding for your social venture. 

This innovative meet up format will include a burst of super inspirational information, a worksheet to focus on your funding/investment plans, a platform to share your skills and insights, the opportunity to harness the skills of others, and create new collaborations and networks. It is going to be super useful for anyone interested in social impact, whether you are from the education, charity or business sector.

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Whether you are curious about entrepreneurship but don’t have that big idea yet, or have an idea that you would like to explore further, our Skill-Up fund can support you to develop your entrepreneurial skills. 

Apply for £250 to entrepreneruially skill-up!

A link to apply will be made available here once the fund is open.

This innovative meet up format will include a burst of super inspirational information, a workbook with the rules of grantfunding, and a chance to score bids written by the presenter.

The session will be led by Tobias Gould, from Community Enterprise Engine. Tobias is an expert in business and social innovation with a track record of pulling down large funding for social ventures.

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Why social ventures need a board of expert advisers ...

Sometimes we are trying so hard to do everything on our own, or with a small team, but it doesn't have to be that way. Great businesses are created by great people. All businesses need the foundation of product and sector knowledge, a way to reach your market, financial intelligence; they also need HR, digital, tech, operations, and legal skills. You can't do it all on your own. It's time to bring in the experts. Why not have world class experts in the team?

This innovative meet up format will include a talk on what an advisory board is, why they are great, and how to get one.

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Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a side-hustle? How about that big idea that you want to take further? Join the Loughborough Enterprise Network mailing list to connect with a like-minded community! 

Open to current students, recent graduates and alumni. Receive our termly newsletter to stay up to date with upcoming programmes, events, funding opportunities, resources and more.

Join the Loughborough Enterprise Network’s Women in Enterprise Network mailing list and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurial women. Sign up for exclusive updates, resources, and invites to inspiring events, including our annual Women in Enterprise Conference! Be part of a supportive network, gain valuable insights, and explore new opportunities to drive your business journey forward.

Did you know that entrepreneur skills can make you more employable? Take a look at the activities and resources available in the Innovative and Enterprising badge on the Personal Best app, and discover the Loughborough Enterprise Network!  These include:

• How to create your Personal Value Proposition? 
• What kind of entrepreneur could you be?
• Networking - where should you start?
• Start-Up basics, where can you get started?

If you are working towards completing your Personal Best Award, this is a great place to start!

Found in the Personal Best app, the LEN Toolkit is for budding founders to explore a variety of entrepreneurial resources in their own time and space. 

Explore the following topics:

• Business planning
• How to register your business
• Introduction to Intellectual Property
• Inspiring TED Talks 
• Useful links to finance, marketing, social media, sales, leadership, E-Commerce, product development, sustainability and more.