The Redmonds Annual Prize Fund for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Do you have an idea for an innovative, creative or social venture you're looking to bring to life? LJMU Fellows, Professor Sir Phil Redmond CBE and Lady Alexis Redmond, have generously created this fund to help LJMU students like you turn your brilliant ideas into reality here in the Liverpool City Region.
Every year, we will award two amazing students (one undergraduate and one postgraduate) a fantastic one-off prize of £2,500 each. Students can also apply as a group of up to four for the prize. We're looking for passionate students with great ideas, enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit, and the determination to make things happen!
To check out last year's winners, read this story.
What you'll get if you win
- £2,500 to kickstart your venture.
- Ongoing support from our experienced LJMU Start-up team, with monthly catch-ups to keep you on track.
- Connections with industry mentors who genuinely want to help you succeed.
How to Apply
Check your eligibility
Before applying, read the eligibility and selection criteria (Word, 23.5KB) to check this opportunity is for you.
Stage 1 – Tell us your idea
Deadline: Sunday 10 January 2027
Start by completing our short Expression of Interest form, this will be available from Monday 9 November. Tell us about your idea, what makes it innovative and viable.
Once the deadline has passed, the Start-up team will review all submissions and invite applicants with the strongest ideas to progress to Stage 2.
Not selected this time? You can still access support and advice from the Start-up Hub.
Stage 2 – Develop your application
Deadline: Sunday 21 February 2027
If your idea is selected, the Start-up Hub team will invite you to develop a full application and offer you guidance to help you strengthen your submission in line with the prize criteria.
The strongest proposals in both categories — Undergraduate and Postgraduate — will be shortlisted for the final.
Stage 3 – Pitch for the prize
Final: March 2027 (exact date to be confirmed)
If you reach the final, you’ll meet with the Start-up Hub team to help you create a great pitch.
You’ll then present your idea to our judging panel at the final event, chaired by Professor Sir Phil Redmond CBE and Lady Alexis Redmond, and compete for the prize.
Your idea could be the next big thing. Take the first step and apply!
Please note:
All deadlines and decisions are final. Make sure you submit each stage by the specified date.