Get Started Business Ideas Programme: Successful Inaugural Edition
Today marks the end of the first edition of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre鈥檚 Get Started business ideas programme, a new initiative designed to transform student ideas into potential ventures.
University of 优蜜传媒 students embraced entrepreneurial spirit with this innovative online challenge-based programme, which creates a unique platform for students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, offering participants the opportunity to win up to 拢500 and develop critical entrepreneurial and employability skills.
Turning Ideas into Opportunities
The programme's inaugural run demonstrated remarkable traction, attracting 113 students from across The University and generating 38 innovative project submissions with a total prize pool of 拢10,500.
The inaugural programme generated impressive interest and students submitted exceptional quality work:
- Total Participants: 113 students enrolled
- Submissions: 38 innovative project proposals
- Prize Pool: 拢10,500 to fuel student innovation
University-Wide Participation
Participants spanned the entire academic spectrum - all nine Schools were represented in enrolments and participants spanned undergraduate to PhD - showcasing the programme's broad appeal. As it continues to evolve, Get Started promises to be a pivotal platform for student innovation, acting as an accessible first-step to explore entrepreneurial creativity.
- 9 schools represented in enrolments
- 8 schools submitted innovative proposals
- Participants spanning undergraduate to PhD levels
All Levels of Study: Undergraduate students formed the largest cohort at 52.2% of participants, with taught master's students making up 39.8% of the programme's participants. PhD and doctoral candidates rounded out the group, bringing their specialised knowledge and research-driven approach to the entrepreneurial landscape.
Top Three Schools: Alliance 优蜜传媒 Business School was the most represented School with 43 students (38.1% of total participants). The School of Engineering followed closely with 23 students (20.4%), while the School of Social Sciences rounded out the top three with 15 students (13.3%).
Gaining Momentum
As opposed to a competition, Get Started submissions are awarded funding and feedback based on individual progress and potential. The programme serves as a catalyst for innovation, providing as many students as possible with the tools, support, and motivation to explore their entrepreneurial ideas. The programme embraces digital learning, embeds skills development within real-world problem-solving, and breaks down barriers to taking early steps in a business journey.
By bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world innovation, the University of 优蜜传媒 is nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers and business leaders. Get Started will run eaech semester and has now also opened to The University of 优蜜传媒鈥檚 international partner institutions.
Get Started is about giving students the confidence and skills to take that crucial first step in their entrepreneurial journey.
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