At Edinburgh Napier, we’re proud to champion innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. That’s why we’re excited to share that ImpactU, a collaborative programme supporting social and impact-driven ventures, is back for its second year, and it’s bigger and better than ever!
Whether you’re an Edinburgh Napier student, graduate, academic, or someone supporting founders, ImpactU offers funding, training, and a vibrant community to help you turn ideas into ventures that make a difference.
ImpactU has a network of 45+ member universities, including Edinburgh Napier University, and with a refreshed curriculum and expanded support, this year’s programme is designed to meet you where you are – whether you’re just starting out, or ready to scale.
From idea to impact: Why join ImpactU?
ImpactU is designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey. From exploring an idea to scaling a venture, this year’s refreshed curriculum is based on user feedback and includes:
- Clear learning pathways from idea to execution
- A full calendar of expert-led workshops covering everything from finances and legal essentials to branding and pitching
- Spotlight sessions with inspiring founders and thought leaders to spark new thinking
What’s in the new programme?
Three tracks to guide your journey:
🔹 Exploring Social Ventures
- Understanding the Problem – 16 October
- Designing Your Solution – 23 October
- Theory of Change – 30 October
- Legal Entity Setup – 13 November
🔹 Building Social Ventures
- Business Planning – 8, 15, 22 October
- Legal & Branding – 29 October, 5 November
- Marketing & PR – 3 December, 19 November
- Pitching & Scaling – 10 & 17 December
- Getting First Customers – 26 November
🔹 Spotlight Sessions
- Reducing Perineal Tears – 17 October
- Learning with AI – 14 November
- Alternative Models – 28 November
- Systems Thinking – 12 December
- Culture & Inclusion – 28 January
- Challenging Views – 30 January
Real ventures, real impact
ImpactU has supported 500+ changemakers and invested £40K into 17 ventures, tackling issues from childbirth outcomes to refugee employment.
Ready to start? Join the community!
- Getting started is easy! Create a short user profile here (takes less than 4 minutes) >
- Download and explore the full schedule here
To learn more, visit impact-u.co.uk