About the opportunity
The University of Liverpool Entrepreneurial Legacy Award recognizes an outstanding University of Liverpool student or graduate entrepreneur (up to five years after graduation) who has successfully built and grown a business while making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the University’s entrepreneurial community. The award celebrates entrepreneurs who have achieved business growth and supported, inspired, and created opportunities for fellow students and graduates, leaving a lasting legacy within the University of Liverpool startup ecosystem.
Funding and benefits
- £5,000 monetary award
Who can apply?
- Must be a current University of Liverpool student or a graduate within the last five years
- Must have established and successfully developed a startup or business venture with sustained growth
- Must have created employment opportunities, internships, placements, or meaningful work experience for others
- Must have actively supported the University's entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as speaking at events, mentoring, or providing business case studies)
When to apply
- Applications open from October 20, 2026 to March 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM (GMT+00:00)
- Evaluation of applications takes place from March 17, 2027 to April 19, 2027
- Selection process occurs on April 19, 2027
- Mandatory in-person awards event takes place on the evening of April 22, 2027 (venue TBC)
How to apply
- Submit an application via the Santander X platform before the deadline on March 17, 2027
- Attend the in-person event in the evening of April 22, 2027, if selected as a winner
Additional information
- For enquiries about this call, contact startup@liverpool.ac.uk
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Student or graduate entrepreneurs from the University of Liverpool who have achieved tangible commercial growth and business success
- Founders who actively give back to their alma mater by mentoring peers, offering internships, or speaking at campus events
- Entrepreneurs seeking non-dilutive funding to further scale their established business ventures
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be able to verify their status as a current student or recent graduate within five years of the University of Liverpool
- Winners must be available to attend the in-person award ceremony on April 22, 2027
- This is a one-time award rather than an incubator program with ongoing advisory support
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This award offers a valuable financial boost and public recognition for founders looking to validate their commercial success while reinforcing their ties to the University of Liverpool innovation ecosystem.
Our take
University of Liverpool student and graduate entrepreneurs with a proven track record of business growth and community contribution should seriously consider applying for this £5,000 prize.
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