QIdea

Are you a Queen Mary student or recent graduate with an idea for a business or social enterprise? QIdea is an exciting new startup competition at Queen Mary designed specifically for early-stage entrepreneurs. Take this opportunity to win expert business coaching, every team that enters will receive a tailored recommendation for their next steps and Queen Mary support – meaning everyone who takes part has a roadmap to succeed.

Whether you have a game-changing concept brewing or still exploring possibilities, this is your chance to connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs, and gain valuable insights into the application process to QIdea. 

Judging

A panel of external and internal judges, including experienced founders, alumni entrepreneurs and enterprise educators, will review and score applications independently. They are committed to the terms of judging, including non-disclosure.

Prizes

• Up to 8 applicants will be selected to receive professional business coaching from a startup expert 
• Certificates of excellence awarded to applicants in selected categories (eg social impact) 
•  Tailored roadmap of support and suggestions, incl. Queen Mary funding programmes where relevant