ImpactU Training
ImpactU Summer Series Launching Soon...
Keep an eye on our ticket site for a brand new series of social venture training in July and August: Buy tickets – ImpactU (tickettailor.com)
We’ll cover everything from an introduction to social ventures, to creating your theory of change, to the different legal structures, as well as pitching and financials to support your application to the ImpactU Pathfinder awards.
Launch Event: Social Ventures 101
Thu 23 May 2024 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM BST
We held our first training session for UK students and academics! Speakers from the Impact Collective delivered a fantastic webinar for university social entrepreneurs. This interactive kick off session covered a high level overview of social ventures and why you might want to consider starting one. This talk will run again during the summer series.
Training Advisory Board
We have a fantastic advisory board consisting of a large group of social venture training experts:
Chris Blues
Nadia Laabs
Kieran John
Nora Dettor
Nicole Helwig
Flora Charatan
David McGlashan
Universities: Why Become a Member of ImpactU?
Access to Training: As a member, your university will gain access to specialised training and resources. Equip your faculty, staff and students with the tools they need to create meaningful change.
Eligibility for ImpactU awards: Only English Universities (we are working it) are eligible for the Pathfinder Awards. These awards provide vital pre-seed funding to social ventures, helping them thrive.
Pre-Screening Criteria: We value quality and impact. To ensure best fit, we ask member universities to conduct pre-screening on applicants for the pathfinder awards.
Support for Unsuccessful Applicants: We believe in resilience. Even if an application in not successful, we are committed to providing support. A designated main contact at your university will receive feedback and guidance for unsuccessful applicants.
The Governance Team
Eleanor Browne, Coventry University Social Enterprise
Richard Hazenberg, University of Northampton
Emily Arnold, Cambridge Enterprise
