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Ravensbourne are changing the narrative about what it means to be an entrepreneur.
What is StartUp Lab?
StartUp Lab is a collaborative, innovative & entrepreneurial hub where students can launch their purpose-led business ideas and benefit from Ravensbourne’s unique eco-system.
For all our current students and alumni we offer a space where founders can thrive. With practical support for business planning and a professional sounding board from the start up team at Ravensbourne, students can work alongside founders & businesses in the space to network, collaborate & gain valuable experience. The door is open to any student to pop in and share their business ideas even if you are just at that lightbulb moment.
- Group programmes
- Workshops from business experts
- Networking with investors.
What's on offer?
Support
- StartUp Sessions
Meet our team, your student entrepreneurial community & here from our alumni who have already launched their successful businesses - 121 mentoring & business loan support
Book a time slot with Sunita, our business support manager, for tailored support - Founder Programme
6 month intensive programme with weekly sessions, networking & industry mentors.
Facilities
StartUp Lab has a brand new dynamic space that can be used for business meetings and networking opportunities. We have facilities to create content, podcasts and collateral to elevate your businesses.
We make... Founders Creators Innovators
Daryl Vincent
Fail Forward Games is a roleplaying game studio founded by Daryl Vincent, in 2023. We are innovating in the RPG scene with our own MYTHE system. Our first video game "Sea Beyond" is slated for a PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox release, with a MYTHE tabletop game system to follow.
Visit Fail Forward Games
Adam Pun
Adam Pun is a luxury menswear label weaving together the journey of Nepali and British upbringings, harmoniously blending these two vibrant cultures. It narrates stories from humble village life in Nepal to the transformative experiences of relocating to the UK.
Natalie Yuan
Folve is a smart jewellery brand founded by Natalie Yuan, in 2023. Our mission is to disrupt the existing fitness tracker industry by bringing about a seamless wearable experience to blend in with your everyday accessories, allowing you to take charge of your wellness in style.
Visit Folve.com
Emma Parret
816 is a streetwear fashion brand founded by Emma Parret. Focusing on ‘neo-sustainability’ through innovation in textile production and ‘direct-to-fabric’ 3D printed design detail. Our focal point us sustainability through responsible manufacturing and purchasing.