Startup Sussex is the University’s long-running annual entrepreneurship competition, providing you with the opportunity to win up to £10,000 to fund your business or social enterprise idea, and access high-quality support. Previous winners include Darren Tenkorang, founder of TRIM-IT and Molly Masters, founder of Books That Matter. 

“The programme has helped shaped my business... winning will really help me get started” Jasmine Tiley, StartUp Sussex Winner 2022 

Entry into the competition is open until 16 March to all current students of the University, along with graduates up to three years post-graduation. We encourage all students with ideas to apply. You'll need to submit a Business Model Canvas and a pitch deck, and you'll receive support from the University's Entrepreneurship team to develop your application through various workshops, events and mentoring opportunities running throughout the Spring term. Sign up to the Careers and Employability Newsletter to find out more. 

While Startup Sussex prioritises high-quality ideas and viable business plans, it also rewards those who want to create a better world, with additional prizes on offer for social impact and startups that address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 

“The harder you work, the more people that want to help you succeed” - Julius Crutchley, StartUp Sussex Winner 2022 

The Entrepreneurship team will be running a session to support potential applicants on Tuesday 7 March from 5-7pm, with applications then closing on Thursday 16 March at 10am. Sign up to the event on the Careers Hub. 

Find out more and apply for this opportunity. 

If you have any further questions, would like to book in a 1-2-1 with a member of the team or want to find out how the Entrepreneurship team can help you, drop us an email at entrepreneurship@sussex.ac.uk