Do you have what it takes to transform lives?Ìý
TheÌýGandhi Centre for Inclusive InnovationÌýat 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Business School invites all passionate student entrepreneurs to enter the Ideas to Impact Challenge (i2i) each year.Ìý
The Ideas to Impact Challenge brings togetherÌýuniversity student teams to present your innovative ideas to solve some of the bigÌýglobal challenges we face in society, to positively impact hundreds of thousands of people.
The detailsÌý
If selected, yourÌýteam will pitch your solutions to global challenges as part of the Gandhi Centre's 'i2i Challenge final', focusing onÌýthe following themes: financial Inclusion, agriculture, education & skills, digital, healthcare & sanitation, and climate, water & energy, with the top three winning teams set to receive start-up funds and continuous coaching, mentoring and business support from experts at 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ.
The idea will be based on three main ideals:
- An idea that impacts a million people in the world
- An idea that solves BIG challenges in society
- A model that is sustainable
Your ideas will be judged by a panel of industry experts, focusing on the following criteria:
- Does the idea have the potential to impact a million people
- A clear understanding of the challenge or social problem
- Does the idea propose a clear solution to the problem
- Is the business model realistic and innovative
°Â±ðÌý²¹·É²¹°ù»åÌýseed funding to three winning finalist teams,Ìýtogether with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s world-class academic and industry mentorship to help develop your ideas and prototypes over the coming year.
First prize: £5,000
Second prize: £3,000
Third prize: £2,000
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**SubmissionsÌýfor the 2026 Challenge are now closed!**
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Final Pitching Event, 02 June – Register now using the link on the right!
Following shortlisting, selected teams will take to the stage at our final pitching event on 02 June, presenting their ideas to a live audience and an expert judging panel. The judges will select the top three finalists, who will be awarded seed funding and ongoing mentorship to help turn their ideas into impactful ventures. We'd love to see you there!Ìý
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on by email: gc@imperial.ac.uk.
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