Business Idea Bootcamp
Event details
Description
The Emerge Business Idea Bootcamp
Identify problems, Design new solutions. A fast-track experience to becoming an entrepreneur.
Target Audience: Open to University of Sheffield students who do not have prior experience in business activity but are interested in exploring entrepreneurship further.
Workshop Capacity: 65 Students
Venue: The Cornerstone, The Wave, 2 Whitham Rd, Sheffield S10 2AH
Time: 9.30pm - 5pm
Workshop Overview:
This full day workshop, "Business Ideas - Generation Workshop," equips students with the skills and frameworks to identify problems, develop solutions, and create compelling business ideas.
Students will work in teams to navigate a problem-solving journey, exploring user needs and crafting innovative solutions.
You'll gain hands-on experience in launching a start-up with our community of entrepreneurs.
Refreshments and lunch are included.
Workshop Outcomes and accomplishments:
By participating in this workshop, you will gain:
Emerge Bootcamp Certificate
- You will receive a printed and digital certificate and be encouraged to mark your achievements through the mySkills platform.
- Identify problems and develop solutions through a structured process.
- Understand the importance of user-centric thinking and design.
- Recognise the value of MVPs for testing business ideas.
Soft Skills:
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Generate creative solutions under pressure.
- Develop compelling and concise presentations.
- Think critically and objectively about business challenges.
Your Participation Commitment:
You must be available for the full time allocated.
Schedule
Session 1: Starting with a Problem
Identifying themes of interest and testing your assumptions
Group work and team formation
Session 2: Customer Segments & User Personas
Understanding Customers / Crafting User Personas
Actions you can take forward
Networking Break: Free lunch included!
Student Founder Story - Turning a concept into a reality
Session 3: Solution Generation & Business Ideas
Problem-Solution Pairing
Solution Brainstorming & Idea Selection
Defining Your MVP
Session 4: Business Modelling
Defining your Business Model
Crafting Your Presentation
Session 5: Pitching Your Business Idea
Presenting & Feedback
If you have any questions or accessibility needs related to the event, please let us know by emailing: enterprising@sheffield.ac.uk.
