Students working in the Enterprise Lab

Enterprising students

At Imperial Enterprise Lab we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of student innovators and entrepreneurs.

Programmes and Events

Venture Catalyst Challenge

Venture Catalyst Challenge

Venture Catalyst Challenge is our flagship seven-week programme that enables Imperial students and alumni to supercharge their business idea and win a share of the £80,000 prize fund.

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WE Innovate

WE Innovate

WE Innovate is Imperial’s female entrepreneurship education programme designed to support the next generation of women entrepreneurs accelerate their startups. The six-month programme supports female students, developing an early stage business idea, to advance their leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

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And many more!

Throughout the year the Enterprise Lab run a wide variety of events and programmes for every stage of the business journey, from Idea Challenge to Launch Weekend, Pitch 'n' Mix to Fireside Chats.

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Expert Advice

Idea Surgeries

Idea Surgeries

The first stop in accessing our business experts is to book an idea surgery with a member of the Enterprise Lab team to talk through your idea, give some tailored advice and point you in the right direction.

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Experts-in-Residence

From IP to Marketing, Investment to recruiting, and business coaching the Enterprise Lab have access to experts in a wide variety of areas that can offer one-to-one tailored business advice.

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Imperial Venture Mentoring Service

Imperial Venture Mentoring Service

IVMS is Imperial’s flagship mentoring programme to support our innovators and entrepreneurs through a network of highly experienced mentors in a wide variety of industries.

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Workspaces

Imperial Enterprise Lab

Imperial Enterprise Lab

The Enterprise Lab's co-working space is where students can work on, experiment and test business ideas in a super supportive community. Open form 8.30am - 8pm Monday to Friday it's the perfect place to come and feel inspired.

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Imperial College Advanced Hackspace

Imperial College Advanced Hackspace

The Hackspace is a unique network of workshops, laboratories, world-class prototyping equipment and professional experts open to all students and staff at Imperial

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Bookable rooms

Bookable rooms

The Enterprise Lab have a range of bookable spaces to run events, hold meetings or conduct interviews. Get in touch with the team to discover how the space can be used,

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Join the community

Meet the Startups

Meet our startups

Imperial's student startups are creating the future through their innovations and ideas. From pre-natal finger-prick tests to plant-based alternatives to plastic and 3D printed prosthesis.

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D/srupt

Read more about the entrepreneurial community at Imperial, as well as interviews with startup greats Steve Blank and Alexander Osterwalder in our student innovation and entrepreneurship magazine.

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Support Us

Support Us

If you or your company would like to get involved in supporting our startups we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch with the team to discuss how we can work together.

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