The Big Idea

09/06/2025 - 10/06/2025

9:30am - 4pm

The Lab, Studio X, Innovation Centre, Colchester

You will have the opportunity to solidify your start-up idea, develop your business skills and interact with other students with an entrepreneurial mindset. The team will help you to set goals to take you closer to your dream of becoming your own boss.

Following your participation in this event, you will receive support and mentoring over the summer months as you write and build your business plan.

You will then be invited to pitch in October for funding to move your business forward.

Find out more and book you place

This bootcamp is ideal for students and graduates who have been involved with Essex Startups events and mentoring throughout the academic year and are ready to begin creating a business plan in preparation to pitch for funding.

Refreshments will be provided on both days.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch via startups@essex.ac.uk

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