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Ignite Founders' Challenge

Applications open for the Ignite Founders' Challenge.
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IGNITE INNOVATORS: JOSEPH MCELMEEL

Ignite Innovator, Joseph McElmeel, Founder of TeamCreator writes in a recent post "my advice to fellow innovators is that knowledge is power, and it is good to be challenged…"
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IGNITE INNOVATORS: CESARE CEJAS

Cesare Cejas, Co-founder of MicrofluidX talks about his entrepreneurial journey as a scientific researcher with a background in chemistry, physics, and materials science.
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IGNITE INNOVATORS: TOM SIMMONDS

Dr Tom Simmons is a Plant Science PhD graduate, leading Supplant – a team of passionate scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators using cutting edge science to solve major problems affecting our food system.
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THE IMPACT OF IGNITE

View our video to find out more about the Ignite programme from contributors, faculty and alumni.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update

Due to the uncertainty around the timelines for the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in the UK and abroad we have made the decision to postpone the running of the Ignite Cambridge summer programme until 3-8 July 2022. This will allow us to focus on ensuring that we can offer Ignite delegates the full Cambridge experience and develop an exciting programme that builds on past successes and is relevant for a post-coronavirus world.

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Ignite Founders’ Challenge

The Ignite Founders’ Challenge will take place in October 2021.

Until the summer Ignite programme in 2022 takes place, we are offering support to the next generation of innovators by asking them to take up the Ignite Founders’ Challenge, running in October 2021.

Find out more about the Ignite Founders’ Challenge

The Ignite Founders’ Challenge is aimed at a pre-Ignite early-stage ventures, this short online programme is designed to help participants explore and validate their ideas and identify their next steps through a combination of exclusive workshops and mentoring sessions.

All participants who complete the programme will receive a certificate from Cambridge Judge Business School – their passport into the world-renowned Cambridge ecosystem. The Ignite Founders’ Challenge is also an ideal springboard to Ignite Cambridge.

Ignite programme

Ignite is an intensive, one-week entrepreneurship training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs and corporate innovators to trial and prepare business ideas for the commercial environment.

Our summer Ignite programme will take place 3-8 July 2022.

Comprised of a blend of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators, it will give you the tools, contacts and confidence to transform your idea into a successful business project or venture.

Now in its 22nd year, Ignite has an impressive track record of both inspiring successful new business ventures and bolstering internal business development.

If you’re ready to take your spark and ambition and turn a business innovation into a reality, join us on the next Ignite programme.

Over 1,100 participants from 50 countries across Europe, Asia and America have attended Ignite since the programme started. It is estimated that approximately 300 business ventures have been created by Ignite alumni and are still up and running.

If you’re ready to turn your innovation into a business proposition join us on the next Ignite programme.