Alumni

Applications for Shell Springboard close at 10am next Monday, meaning that you only have one week remaining to submit your application. Six regional winners of Shell Springboard will take home £40,000 to develop their low-carbon start-up, with one of the six being crowned the national winner — who will then receive an extra £110,000. Not only will the winners receive this funding, they will also be provided with publicity opportunities to help get their message out there! Don’t miss out, apply for Shell Springboard at: https://go.shell.com/2yUrzCh

Posted on Oct 22 2018 10:15am

‘With the world’s population expected to rise to more than 8.5 billion by 2030, huge demands are going to be placed on agriculture and water supplies.’ Could the solution lie with award-winning start-up Phytoponics? In a must-read interview with the Independent, alumnus Adam Dixon, founder of Phytoponics, discusses his innovative system for growing fruit and vegetables, which has the potential to ‘save an area of land the size of Brazil from deforestation’. The idea behind Phytonics is clearly one that is close to Adam’s heart, with his interest seemingly well ingrained into his make-up: ‘I always liked plants, hydroponics, going out in the woods, creepy crawlies – as well as being interested in engineering,’ he states. What impact can Adam’s innovation have on a global scale? Has Phytoponics inspired innovation in your start-up? Be sure to let us know your thoughts! Read the full interview with Adam, by visiting: https://go.shell.com/2EqJnuX

Posted on Oct 18 2018 09:59am

Voting is now open for September’s Smarter Future Award and your favourite business needs your help! If you are yet to decide who you think should take home the £5,000 award, don’t worry, each member of the shortlist has created an elevator pitch to highlight their business. Be sure to register your vote for your favourite, whether it is YumNow, OneCup , MATR or Certified by Voyage. View the pitches and place your vote here: https://go.shell.com/2EqtHYF

Posted on Oct 16 2018 10:44am