Changemaker Challenge

Launch an impact startup without an idea!

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Changemaker Challenge in London (October 7th-9th) for citizens and aspiring social entrepreneurs who want to launch an impact startup, without an idea!

You know that there are plenty of social & environmental challenges to be solved but you don’t know what you can do about it? 

You want to make a difference and becoming an entrepreneur has always been in the back of your head. But you are stuck finding the idea to get started? 

So join us for an immersive 3-day event, to launch and adapt a social business that’s already successful elsewhere!

Who is it for?

  • You want to live an immersive entrepreneurial experience with like-minded people
  • You want to solve local social & environmental challenges 
  • You’d like to test what it’s like to be a social entrepreneur
  • You don’t want to lose time & money reinventing the wheel
  • You live in Islington or are a City, University of London student

Why should you join? 

  • Get inspired by proven social enterprises and learn from their founders 
  • Assess the potential to replicate and adapt one of these solutions in Islington
  • Connect with like-minded people and form the team to launch your project with
  • Get support from amazing mentors (entrepreneurs, academics, etc.) 
  • Pitch your project to win up to £1000 of prizes & other perks!

Find out all the details and apply down below!

If you want to know more before you apply, book a space at this Kick-Off Conference on Wednesday 28th September (18:00 – 19:30) to hear an inspiring introduction from Islington councillors, experienced social impact replication entrepreneurs and the facilitators of the weekend!

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