UoB Elevate is open to University of Birmingham students and graduates from all disciplines. We welcome applications from all types of businesses providing the business can demonstrate traction - be it users, customers, revenue, investors, or key partners in place. This includes freelancers or those who are self-employed, and social enterprises. Where there is no evidence of any significant activity, high-potential early stage ideas are also considered.
- Elevate is only open to students and graduates from the University of Birmingham, with the following conditions:
- Businesses with at least 50% UoB student/graduate ownership of the business are preferred, exceptions to this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- International student/graduate founders are subject to having the correct visa in place before trading can commence.
- Student founders must have successfully completed their first year of their programme and currently be at least in the second year of their studies.
- For current students, Elevate can be considered in lieu of a placement or as a sabbatical year but only in agreement with your programme lead and prior approval from the School/College.
- Graduate founders who completed their degree in the last 5 years are also eligible to apply. Graduates who completed their degree more than five years ago will be considered on an exceptional basis.