How do you take your business idea to the next level? 

The Hellenic Hestia society of the University of Birmingham, in cooperation with Reload Greece, brings you: IGNITE@RELOAD, DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA

At the beginning of the session, you will hear from Waqas Bagia, a business development professional with experience in a diverse range of industries.  Waqas runs a venture capital fund based in UK and Canada and previously ran a successful digital agency.

You will then be given the opportunity to discuss and develop your own business ideas in breakout sessions. 

Using a methodology developed at London Business School, mentors affiliated with Reload Greece, as well as academics from the University of Birmingham will offer you support and guidance to accelerate your initiation into the exciting world of entrepreneurship.

Format and Event Breakdown:

• 18:00 - 18:05: Registration
• 18:05 - 18:15: Introduction to the workshop 
• 18:15 - 18:30: Inspirational presentation from a young entrepreneur
• 18:30 - 19:00: 'Your Voice'*
• 19:00 - 20.00: Breakout Session
• 20:00 - 20.15: Present your developed business idea to the group
• 20:15 - 20:30: Wrap up

*'Your Voice' session is your time to shine! If you have an idea that you would like to share to the audience please answer the questions in the registration form to be able to present it during that time. If you do not have a business idea; no problem! Come along to enhance your skills and join a team to give feedback to the young entrepreneurs.

**Why is it important to present now?

Because our support does not stop here. All ideas shared at the event will be evaluated on their innovativeness, scalability, and their economic or social impact. If your idea is selected among the best, you will be invited to the next stage; Accelerate at Reload, where you will receive 1:1 mentoring and access to more workshops in order to develop your business idea so that you are ready to pitch.

 Proudly hosted by Reload Greece.

Reload Greece is a UK based educational charity which provides a new generation of entrepreneurs with the guidance, support and means to create ventures with a social or economic impact.

To find out more about us, visit www.reloadgreece.com