ARCET Global has been commissioned by The Graham Shapiro Foundation to launch the University of Chester Enterprise Challenge.
If you are a registered University of Chester Student with an Innovative and Entrepreneurial idea you can enter right here for the chance to win £1000 and Mentorship Programme.
This competition is for all enrolled students of The University of Chester.
No matter what stage of business you are at, you are eligible to enter.
The competition is simple:
Fill in the form at the bottom of this page
Our Expert Panel of Independent Judges will evaluate your Entry Form
10 Finalists will be invited to submit a 10 Minute Video Pitch of your Idea
The Winner will be announced at a Live Streamed Virtual Ceremony and win £1000 from The Graham Shapiro Foundation for Innovation Enterprise.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS – 3 May 2021
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 24 May 2021
WINNER ANNOUNCED – 7 June 2021
THE JUDGES
John M. Mohin OBE D.Univ
Chairman of Graham Shapiro Design (GSD®)
Managing Director of Wedgewood 1974-2009.
Negotiated with International Olympic Committee in Switzerland for a multi-million dollar range of merchandise featuring the Intellectual Property of the Olympic Movement including images in the Le Musee Olympique of Lausanne, thereby acquiring Olympian brand endorsement.
Martin Nolan
Business & Leadership Coach, Executive Mentor
Martin is a Business & Leadership Coach, Executive Mentor. Coach for Bentley Motors & on MMU MBA. Goldman Sachs 10KSB Growth Expert.
Martin is Vice Chair of the board of PANDA (the Performing Arts Network & Development Agency) and a board member at Just Psychology.
Alissa Koopal
Chief Executive Officer at Pennine Events Ltd
Serial entrepreneur and Founder of Izzy Melody- specialising in British manufactured, high-end baby soothing products. Hero product: Izzy Melody (I.M) BabyBangle. Alissa currently serves as CEO at Pennine Events Ltd- the leading event management agency for major, mass participation & complex live events – with clients ranging from Silverstone race circuit through to major arts & cultural organisations.
Cody Gapare (CMgr MCMI MBA)
Founder of multi-award winning C-Lash, as seen by Eylure
Codilia Gapare is a serial entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor, who has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating the first ever false lashes range for chemotherapy patients, 'C-Lash'.
2019 Entrepreneur of Excellence Award winner.
A Member of the Centre for Professional Excellence Advisory Board.
Rob McKay
Managing Director - Sherrington Associates
Managing Director of Sherrington Associates Limited. Delivering retained executive search, executive coaching and consultancy for purposeful organisations with a desire to be more sustainable.
Rob was also Chairman of Cheshire Institute of Directors and is Chair and Founding Member of Cheshire West Impact Group (CWIG)
Joel Blake OBE
Business Leader. Entrepreneur. Public Speaker, NED
Founder and CEO of The GFA Exchange.
President of Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Joel was made OBE for services to business support and Enterprise.
Specialities: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Business Strategy, Diversity, FinTech, Technology, Social Impact
