Challenges and Competitions: Explore, Learn, Pitch

Find opportunities to grow your idea, develop your skills and pitch for funding and awards
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Challenges and Competitions: Explore, Learn, Pitch

Find opportunities to grow your idea, develop your skills and pitch for funding and awards
 
 

The Boss Club – Boss Explore

Boss Explore is an exciting three-week entrepreneurship challenge for University of Plymouth students and graduates. Over three action-packed weeks you'll work to develop your idea, test if it could become a real business and learn how entrepreneurs think. 
Then in week three...pitch your idea for the chance to win £500*.
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Explore your idea

Dive deep into your business concept. Research your market, identify your target audience, and uncover the unique value your idea brings. This is where every great venture begins with curiosity and bold thinking.

Validate and pitch

Test your concept in the real world. Gather feedback, refine your proposition, and build a compelling pitch. Then step up and present your idea to our panel of judges for your chance to win £500* and bring your vision to life.

Why join?

  • Learn from experienced business advisers
  • Meet other aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Develop skills employers love
  • Gain confidence in presenting ideas
  • Build a business in just three weeks
  • Win £500* to help launch your venture

Who can apply?

  • The Boss Club is open to current University of Plymouth students and graduates who are curious and ready to explore entrepreneurship.
  • You don't need a fully developed business, just an idea and the enthusiasm to see where it could take you.
  • *Overseas students can take part in The Boss Club and pitch their business idea for the knowledge, experience and feedback, but are not eligible to access the £500 prize or start a business while on a Student Visa.
Week Date Time Location Theme
Week 1 Thursday 5th November 17.30-19.00 Fitzroy Building Explore, develop and test your business idea
Week 2 Thursday 12th November 17.30-19.00 Fitzroy Building Prepare, build your business model and perfect your pitch
Week 3 Thursday 19th November 17.30-19.00 Fitzroy Building Pitch, compete to win £500 start-up funding
 
Pizza and refreshments provided.
You must be able to attend all 3 sessions.
& To attend please book you place on myCareer and complete and submit your participation form to thecube@plymouth.ac.uk.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contact The Cube

All enquiries
Claire Wallace, Student Enterprise Manager
Denise Kellham, Student Engagement Coordinator

University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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