{"id":3157,"date":"2025-10-13T14:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:49:25","slug":"fueling-the-next-generation-of-social-ventures-with-impactu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/fueling-the-next-generation-of-social-ventures-with-impactu\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuelling the next generation of social ventures with ImpactU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Edinburgh Napier, we\u2019re proud to champion<strong> innovation, entrepreneurship,<\/strong> and<strong> social impact<\/strong>. That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to share that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.impact-u.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ImpactU<\/a>, a collaborative programme supporting social and impact-driven ventures, is back for its second year, and it\u2019s bigger and better than ever!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impact-u.co.uk\/impactu-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/10\/IMpactUk-workshops-636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/10\/IMpactUk-workshops-636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/10\/IMpactUk-workshops-636-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an Edinburgh Napier <strong>student, graduate, academic, or someone supporting founders<\/strong>, ImpactU offers funding, training, and a vibrant community to help you turn ideas into ventures that make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impact-u.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ImpactU<\/a> has a network of 45+ member universities, including Edinburgh Napier University, and with a refreshed curriculum and expanded support, this year\u2019s programme is designed to meet you where you are &#8211; whether you&#8217;re just starting out, or ready to scale.<\/p>\n<h4>From idea to impact: Why join ImpactU?<\/h4>\n<p>ImpactU is designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey. From exploring an idea to scaling a venture, this year\u2019s refreshed curriculum is based on user feedback and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear <strong>learning pathways<\/strong> from idea to execution<\/li>\n<li>A full calendar of <strong>expert-led workshops<\/strong> covering everything from finances and legal essentials to branding and pitching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spotlight sessions<\/strong> with inspiring founders and thought leaders to spark new thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What\u2019s in the new programme?<\/h4>\n<p>Three tracks to guide your journey:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Exploring Social Ventures<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the Problem \u2013 16 October<\/li>\n<li>Designing Your Solution \u2013 23 October<\/li>\n<li>Theory of Change \u2013 30 October<\/li>\n<li>Legal Entity Setup \u2013 13 November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Building Social Ventures<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Planning \u2013 8, 15, 22 October<\/li>\n<li>Legal &amp; Branding \u2013 29 October, 5 November<\/li>\n<li>Marketing &amp; PR \u2013 3 December, 19 November<\/li>\n<li>Pitching &amp; Scaling \u2013 10 &amp; 17 December<\/li>\n<li>Getting First Customers \u2013 26 November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Spotlight Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reducing Perineal Tears \u2013 17 October<\/li>\n<li>Learning with AI \u2013 14 November<\/li>\n<li>Alternative Models \u2013 28 November<\/li>\n<li>Systems Thinking \u2013 12 December<\/li>\n<li>Culture &amp; Inclusion \u2013 28 January<\/li>\n<li>Challenging Views \u2013 30 January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Real ventures, real impact<\/h4>\n<p>ImpactU has supported 500+ changemakers and invested \u00a340K into 17 ventures, tackling issues from childbirth outcomes to refugee employment.<\/p>\n<h4>Ready to start? 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