KlipAL: Kickstarter Launch – Bouncing back from setbacks
February 8, 2018
Have you ever had your smartphone slip off your hand? Ever had to use books to support your smartphone to watch a video? Ever wanted to use your smartphone on a tripod? KlipAL is an ingenious solution to all these common problems and many more. It is no ordinary smartphone accessory that performs only a …
Ingenuity18 Tips: Turning your idea into a Business
November 30, 2017
Emma Hartley is a University of Nottingham Alumna, and last year’s winner of the Ingenuity17 Sainsbury Management Fellow Prize. Since graduating in 2015, Emma has worked hard to develop Pulse AED – an affordable and high-quality defibrillator that is experiencing incredible success for an early-stage start-up. I never saw myself becoming an entrepreneur. Scrolling through Instagram, I saw …
Thorne Goalkeeping: Back of the Net!
April 28, 2017
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do” – Pele At The Ingenuity Lab, no day is the same and every member has a different story and requirements. As a group, we support each other, collaborate and ensure …
Ingenuity17: Meet the Judges
April 7, 2017
With the standard of Ingenuity17 being the highest it has ever been, our judges have had one of the toughest jobs in Nottingham deciding which teams should be crowned Ingenuity17 Prize Winners. Before we announce the winners at the Ingenuity17 Prize Giving Ceremony next week, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the judges… Drum roll …
Ingenuity17 Meet the Mentors: Tim Elliott
April 6, 2017
“The future of marketing is people-centric…People buy People” – Tim Elliott During Ingenuity17, a range of experienced business men and women have mentored entrants, and helped them on their journey to #IgniteTheMind. The Ingenuity17 Conference was the first opportunity mentors, speakers and entrants had the opportunity to meet, network and collaborate. As the competition develops, and entrants get …
Ingenuity17 Meet the Mentors: Steve Watts
March 17, 2017
During Ingenuity17, a range of experienced business men and women have mentored entrants, and helped them on their journey to #IgniteTheMind. The Ingenuity17 Conference was the first opportunity mentors, speakers and entrants had the opportunity to meet, network and collaborate. As the competition develops, and entrants get closer to the £110,000+ prize fund, we will be showcasing some of …
Ingenuity17 Business Plan: Keys to success
March 9, 2017
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary” – Vince Lombardi Over the coming fortnight, the Ingenuity17 judges will have over 180 business plans to go through, in order to choose the Top 20. Whether this is your first or fifth Business Plan, we hope these tips can give you a final …
Ingenuity17 Meet the Speakers: Sarah Iqbal
March 3, 2017
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own” – Benjamin Disraeli During Ingenuity17, a range of experienced business men and women have mentored entrants, and helped them on their journey to #IgniteTheMind. The Ingenuity17 Conference was the first opportunity mentors, speakers and entrants …
Ingenuity17 Conference
March 2, 2017
“Collaboration equals innovation” – Michael Dell Last week, the University of Nottingham’s most iconic building had over 300 entrepreneurs walk through its doors. The Ingenuity17 Conference was a chance for teams to develop their business ideas in a supportive, collaborative and innovative environment. With over 60 mentors with entrepreneurial backgrounds ranging from app creation, brand development, IP …
Forbes 30 Under 30: Porterlight Bicycles
January 26, 2017
“Success is being in charge of your lifestyle and creating something you’re proud of, surrounded by people you love” – Troye Sivan Each year, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list presents the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers. Alumni of the highly-coveted list range from iconic basketball player LeBron James, to the Chief Economist at …
