Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Leeds City Challenge
Have an idea? Turn it into something real and make an impact on Leeds.
The Leeds City Challenge is your opportunity to take an idea and turn it into a real solution for real problems facing the city.
No experience needed. No perfect idea required. Just curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to act.
- Work on real challenges affecting Leeds right now
- Get hands-on support through expert-led workshops
- Build skills that employers and investors actually value
- Connect with entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers
- Pitch your idea at a high-profile final in June
- Structured guidance to develop your idea from scratch
- Feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and experts
- A chance to win funding and recognition
- A platform to turn your thinking into action
- £10,000 seed funding to be won to start your business!
- Be setup for life with your business; your passion needed!
- All Leeds Beckett students (any course, any level)
- Recent graduates (up to two years after graduating)
Tips for entering
- Take your time with your application - there's no need to rush. We want to see well-developed ideas
- Focus on a real problem in Leeds and think about how your idea could make a positive impact
- Make the most of the workshops to help shape your idea and get pitch-ready
- Don't worry if your idea isn't fully formed yet - early-stage ideas are welcome
- Be clear and concise in how you explain your idea
- If you have any questions, support is available throughout the process
