PYNQL  is an ambitious fintech startup creating a centralized exchange for Cultural IP. Led by industry veterans - including Derek Morrison (former VP at StockX and Director at UNiDAYS) - PYNQL is bridging the gap between artists and investors. They aren’t just building an app; they are building the infrastructure for a more sustainable, liquid, and accessible creative economy. The Problem: The "Execution Gap" Even with a leadership team that has scaled global giants like St

Intelligent AI  is an award-winning UK insurtech firm. They have pioneered "Digital Twins of Risk," using AI and high-quality COPE data to provide insurers and brokers with a 360-degree view of property risk in real-time. The Challenge: The Scale-Up Bottleneck As a small, high-growth team, Intelligent AI reached a critical juncture. They had revolutionary software ready for release but faced a dual challenge: Lack of resources:  They needed to explain their new solutions on L

The Student Startup Accelerator is an intensive programme built to help founders move from idea to execution at speed. Powered by UNiDAYS , StudentVenture, and Canopy Community . The 2026 intake provides a clear picture of how student entrepreneurship is evolving across the UK. Applications came from 80 universities and nearly every academic discipline. Founder talent is no longer concentrated in business schools or specialist tech departments. It is distributed, interdiscipl

The judging panel has been announced for the Student Start-up Entrepreneurship Event. Five industry leaders will decide which student-led projects have the DNA to become the UK’s next market leaders. The Official Judging Panel Simon Squibb (Entrepreneur & Investor):  A serial founder and global influencer. Simon brings a wealth of experience in brand building and a massive platform to champion the next generation of founders. Rachel Sestini (Canopy Capital & SEIS Fund):  A

In this session, join Liam Jeffery , the founder of StudentVenture , as he interviews George Pygall , founder of RecruitGrads, discusses his transition from a student at the University of Exeter to a successful entrepreneur. He addresses the common uncertainty graduates face, explaining that his own path was not predetermined. Instead, he found his footing by excelling in sales early in his career, an experience that provided the grit and communication skills necessary to nav

Our mission has always been clear: to empower 100 startups to transition from "student project" to "market leader." Today, that mission becomes even clearer. We are proud to announce that the flagship accelerator programme has officially moved to Revolut HQ , marking a new chapter in how we support the next generation of founders alongside a powerhouse trio of partners: UNiDAYS , Canopy Community , and Simon Squibb. A Synergy of Startup Giants This isn't a journey we’re takin

Every year, millions of students across the UK face the same cycle: study hard, graduate, apply everywhere… and hear nothing back. It’s a national problem - one that damages confidence, limits potential, and wastes talent. And for Liam Jeffery , it wasn’t a statistic. It was personal. StudentVenture exists today because Liam experienced the problem firsthand - not in theory, not academically, but in the lived reality of early-career rejection shared by students everywhere. Hi

"It has been so refreshing working with StudentVenture, truly working to improve the lives of students. Being so focused on providing new opportunities and opening the door for the next generation is inspiring. The team is incredibly open minded, eager to improve and integrate new perspectives; one of the many reasons they were a pleasure to work with." Olivia Batten, Women@Tech Overview Women at Tech is a leading organisation dedicated to empowering women in the technology

In today’s market, speed and precision are everything. Competition for top talent has never been more intense - and yet most companies still rely on traditional methods that are slow, inefficient, and often fail to reveal the full potential of a candidate. That’s exactly why we built our platform. We’ve partnered with UNiDAYS , giving us unmatched access to millions of verified students and recent graduates . This has enabled us to build one of the fastest-growing talent mark

We are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership between StudentVenture , UNiDAYS , and Canopy Community , joined by world-renowned entrepreneur Simon Squibb . Together, we are launching one of the UK's most ambitious student entrepreneurship initiatives to date. The Mission: Accelerating the Next Generation Our goal is simple: to discover the UK’s most innovative student founders and provide them with the rocket fuel needed to turn visionary ideas into thriving startups. L

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Fyorin  is a Malta-based fintech startup that unifies treasury and financial operations into a single interface. Operating under an MFSA license, the platform connects to 5,000+ banks , supports 100+ currencies , and processes an annual transaction volume exceeding €1 billion . As they prepared for a strategic expansion into the UK market, the robustness of their technical infrastructure was paramount. The Problem: The Talent Bottleneck in High-Growth Fintech Scaling a unifie

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Thank you for downloading our app! 🎉 On behalf of the entire team here at StudentVenture, we’re excited to have you on board. Our mission is simple: we want to work alongside you, empowering you to gain real-world experience that aligns with your degree and career goals. The Solution On StudentVenture, you can connect with employers in more ways than ever before - through hackathons, workshops, webinars, mentorships, projects, and networking events. Whether you're working o