Sports Entrepreneurship Competition 2027 - Submit Your Entry !

The 2027 UCFB Sports Entrepreneurship Competition is now OPEN to entries!

This exciting competition provides UCFB Students with the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel of UCFB Executives and WIN up to £5K in funding at a Dragon's Den style pitch event to kick-start your new business or business expansion! You can learn more about the competition here. 

Now, it's YOUR turn - from idea you discussed with a friend then forgot about to an existing business which can be scaled-up and everything in-between, it's time to submit your entry for the next competition! At this stage, all you need to do is click 'Register' and then complete the short SurveyMonkey form which tells us more about your business idea.

Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive programme of support, including webinars, mentoring, enterprise resources, and expert-led panels. Designed to help you develop and strengthen your business idea, the programme combines practical learning with personalised guidance and feedback. Throughout the programme, you'll gain support with business development and pitch preparation while learning from successful graduates, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

Thinking of Applying for the Sports Entrepreneur Competition? Attending a Enterprise Clinic may help strengthen your application - Search 'Enterprise Clinic' on JobTeaser Events. 

Key Dates: 

• Applications Window Opens - 1st April 2026 
• Applications Window Closes - 23:55 Sunday 4th October 2026
• Support Programme - 2026/27 Academic Year: Programme pack containing key dates will be shared with all successful applicants. 
• Competition Date - April 2027
  
  

To Apply: 

Click 'Register' and you will be automatically redirected to the registration survey.

Please Note: Where there is more than one business partner, only one application should be submitted with all business partners names' submitted on the one entry. 

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Oli, Work Placements & Entrepreneurship Manager on [email protected]

This is only available to students who will be studying at UCFB for the 2026/27 Academic Year.