Intercampus Enterprise Competition 2027

• Stage 1: Submit your idea
  
• Stage 2: Semi-finals
• Stage 3: Grand final 

Complete an application form and provide a video.

You video recording MUST include:

1) The problem you are solving (Problem)
2) Description of your proposed idea (Solution)
3) Explain who would buy your product/service (Customer profile)
4) State why your idea is better than what is currently available (Competitor analysis)
5) 2-3 key statistics, based on your market research (Market research)

Yes, you need an idea to enter.

BUT if you do not have an idea yet, that is okay, come along to our Runway support workshops, designed to support you with your journey through Intercampus Enterprise Competition.

Enrol onto the B-Enterprising Canvas Course for useful templates and pieces of information to support you in your Intercampus Enterprise Competiton submission.

At each stage of IEC, you will be judged on the following criteria. These criteria are:

1. Innovation – How new, unique, efficient or impactful is your proposed idea.
2. Commercial viability – How likely is it that your idea has the potential to succeed and be profitable as a business, with customers buying your product.
3. Presentation – Have you included all the mandatory content.

Each criterion will be scored out of 20 marks each, with a total of 60 marks available. 

In this section you will find the most commonly asked questions about IEC 2027.

What is the prize?

£5,000

What does IEC stand for?

Intercampus Enterprise Competition

Do I have to be a UoB student to enter the IEC 2027?

Yes.

Can I enter on my own?

Yes

Can I enter in a group?

Yes. Groups of 2-4 students are allowed to enter.

Can I enter in a group and on my own?

No. You may only enter as an individual OR a group.

Can I enter an existing business?

Trading businesses are not permitted for this competition.

How do I enter?

Entries open in January 2027.