iTeams Programme 2023

How it works

Through a combination of workshops, mentoring, self-directed work, and teamwork, teams are posed a question by the ‘challenge-host’ and asked to create a report and presentation that should help the organisation understand the problem to a higher level, with suggested solutions worth exploring.

Three businesses will deliver three challenges to six student teams (made up by several students across different faculties). The business will gain insights from new ways of thinking, whilst engaging creatively with students. This will lead to a better understanding of the value that new insights can bring.

Each team will be mentored by an external industry expert and is required to deliver a well-researched solution to a real-world problem. The mentors are there to champion, challenge and advise their teams throughout the process. During specific sessions and throughout specific weeks, the mentors will be available to work with their teams and help on the strategy and learning parts of this programme.

During the eight-week period, you will develop the ability to work in a team, develop problem identification and solving skills, deliver and articulate suggested solutions, and realise limitations and benefits accordingly.

At the Grand Finale, teams will present their findings to an expert panel and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

The prizes

1st Place - £1000 shared among the team members

2nd Place - £750 shared among the team members

3rd Place - £500 shared among the team members

Workshop dates:

• Tuesday 31 January: 6pm - 9pm - Team Formation
• Wednesday 1 February: 6pm - 9pm - Problem Statement and Meet the Business
• Wednesday 8 February: 6pm - 9pm - Market Research
• Wednesday 15 February: 6pm - 9pm - Self-Working Week
• Wednesday 22 February: 6pm - 9pm - Idea Creation and Problem
• Wednesday 1 March: 6pm - 9pm: The Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas/Customers
• Wednesday 8 March: 6pm - 9pm - Financial Stability and Communications
• Wednesday 15 March: 6pm - 9pm - How to Pitch
• Wednesday 22 March: 6pm - 9pm - Grand Finale

Please note, you must be able to attend all workshops. Spaces to participate in this programme are limited.

Deadline for applications: 25 January 2023