Entrepreneurship Competition. Last updated 15 July 2026.
a. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern participation in the Entrepreneurship Competition ("Competition") organised by StudentVenture ("StudentVenture"), Myunidays Ltd registered at Elder Yard, 2 Elder Street, London, E1 6BT, United Kingdom with company number 07552253 ("UNiDAYS") (collectively "the Organisers"). By entering, participants ("Entrants", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms.
b. The Competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Apple Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates in any manner.
c. The Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Meta.
a. The Competition is open to current university students or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation) aged 18 years or older at the time of entry and resident in the United Kingdom.
b. Entrants must be the rightful holder of a verified UK UNiDAYS account at all times.
c. The Competition is free to enter and no purchase is necessary, but an internet connection may be required.
d. Entrants must register via the StudentVenture website.
e. Only one entry per individual or team is permitted. Teams must designate a lead representative. There is a maximum of three individuals permitted per team.
f. Employees, contractors, and representatives of the Organisers or their affiliates are not eligible to enter.
g. The Organisers will not accept entries that are: automatically generated by a computer or by macros; completed by third parties or in bulk; illegible, altered, reconstructed, forged or tampered with; incomplete; or made on behalf of another person.
h. All entries must be original and created by the entrant(s).
i. Entries must not contain unlawful, defamatory, or offensive content, nor infringe any third-party rights.
j. By entering, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and to claim any prize you may win. The Organisers may require proof of eligibility; failure to provide it may result in disqualification.
k. By submitting an entry, entrants confirm that all information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.
l. If an entrant violates these Terms, they may be disqualified, and any prize awarded may be voided.
a. The Competition is designed to identify and support early-stage student entrepreneurs and start-ups.
b. The Competition will take place in four stages:
Stage 1: Entrants complete an online form on StudentVenture and answer the questions set there. Stage 1 runs from 18 July to 1 October ("First Stage 1 Entry Period").
Stage 2: At the end of the Stage 1 Entry Period, the Organisers will select up to 50 entrants based on the selection criteria in clause 4 to join the Accelerator Programme operated by StudentVenture. Further details are set out in clause 5.
Stage 3: Following the Accelerator Programme, 5 finalists ("Finalist") will be chosen by the judges on the selection criteria in clause 4, to pitch their start-ups live in London before a panel of investors and judges in 2027 ("Final Pitch Event"). Further details are set out in clause 5.
c. Late, incomplete, or illegible entries will not be accepted.
d. Entrants selected to move forward to each stage will be notified by email within 10 days of the end of the relevant stage entry period.
e. The decision of the Organisers is final.
f. If selected to move on, you agree that the Organiser may use your name, image, and town, county or region of residence for announcement and reasonable promotional purposes.
g. A list of entrants proceeding to the next stage (surname, county/region and entry) will be available for 90 days from the relevant selection date. Requests must include a stamped self-addressed envelope to Student Ventures at 7 Roselands Drive, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0FQ.
h. If you object to your surname, county and entry being published, please contact StudentVenture at student@studentventure.io. StudentVenture may still provide this information to the Advertising Standards Authority on request.
i. Entrants may withdraw their submission at any time by notifying StudentVenture in writing at student@studentventure.io; withdrawn entries will not be eligible for judging or prizes.
a. Entries will be reviewed by representatives of the Organisers and independent judges using the following non-exclusive criteria: innovation and originality; clarity of the problem and solution; market potential and scalability; evidence of customer demand; strength, commitment and capability of the founding team; openness to feedback and willingness to learn; progress achieved to date; competitive advantage; social, environmental or economic impact; suitability for and potential to benefit from the StudentVenture programme. The Organisers may apply different weightings and consider additional relevant factors. All decisions are final.
b. Judges' decisions are final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into regarding selection or outcomes.
a. Further details for the prizes for each stage are set out in clause 2.
b. Entrants selected for the Accelerator Programme gain access to mentorship, training and resources through the Programme, an online course with live webinars during the eight-week programme, and a certificate of completion if they complete it.
c. Entrants selected for the Final Pitch Event will be invited to pitch in London, where prizes, funding opportunities, or partnerships may be awarded on the day or later if decided by the Organisers.
d. Specific prizes, funding, or benefits will be announced separately and are subject to change.
e. Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and have no cash alternative unless otherwise stated.
f. The Organisers do not guarantee investment, funding, or future business opportunities.
g. The Promoter reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative of equal or greater value if necessary.
a. Entrants retain full ownership of all intellectual property in their ideas, materials, and submissions.
b. By entering, entrants grant StudentVenture and UNiDAYS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use their submitted materials solely for administering and judging the Competition.
c. Any use of submitted materials for marketing, publicity, or promotional purposes will only occur with the entrant's prior written consent. Entrants will be contacted before any such use.
d. By submitting an entry, entrants confirm that: the entry is original and not copied wholly or substantially from any other source; the entrant owns all rights in the entry; and the entry does not infringe the rights of any third-party.
e. Where the entry includes a third-party image, the entrant confirms any rights in such image have been waived for that use. If an image is of a person under 18, parental or guardian consent must be provided.
f. Proof of consent may be requested; failure to provide may result in disqualification.
g. By submitting, the entrant acknowledges that UNiDAYS is an independent innovator and may develop ideas, products, or marketing campaigns similar or identical to the entry, and that such independent development shall not infringe the entrant's intellectual property rights.
h. Entrants are responsible for ensuring they have all necessary rights and permissions to share the materials they submit.
a. By entering, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data by the Organisers for administering the Competition, including processing your entry, contacting you with updates, announcing winners and administering prizes.
b. Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws and StudentVenture's and UNiDAYS' Privacy Policies.
c. The relevant Organiser will only retain your personal information for as long as there is an ongoing legitimate business need or to comply with legal requirements. When there is no ongoing need, the data will be deleted or anonymised.
d. Personal information will not be shared with third parties except where required to administer the Competition or as stated herein.
a. Entrants must act in good faith, with honesty and professionalism throughout the Competition.
b. The Organisers reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any entrant who they believe has violated these Terms or engaged in unethical, disruptive, or inappropriate conduct.
a. Finalists are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs associated with attending the Final Pitch Event, unless otherwise specified.
b. The Organisers, at their discretion, may offer travel support or reimbursement to finalists.
c. By attending, Finalists may be asked to consent to reasonable photography, filming, and media coverage for documentation and promotion.
a. The Organisers accept no liability for: loss, damage or delay of entries, personal injury, or death arising from the Competition or prizes, except where caused by the Organiser's negligence; technical issues, interruptions, platform, system, network, server, hardware or software failures; withdrawal, cancellation, or modification of the Competition or errors resulting in lost, delayed or incomplete entries or notifications; or any loss or damage arising from participation or use of prizes.
b. Insofar as permitted by law, by entering, each entrant releases the Organisers and any party associated with the Competition from all liability related to the Competition.
c. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be excluded by law.
d. Each Organiser is only liable for loss, damage, expenses, injury or similar caused by itself, and the entrant agrees to pursue any claim arising from the actions of an Organiser exclusively against the relevant Organiser.
a. If an entrant or team selected to proceed is unable or unwilling to participate, does not respond, or fails to provide proof of eligibility within 7 days of notification, the Organisers may replace them with another entrant or team from the shortlist.
b. If a Finalist is unable to attend or complete their pitch, the Organisers may select a replacement finalist at their discretion.
c. Entrants who withdraw or are unable to continue must notify StudentVenture in writing as soon as possible.
d. The Organisers are not responsible for any costs, losses, or missed opportunities resulting from a participant's inability to attend or continue.
e. Third parties cannot proceed to the next stage on behalf of the selected entrant.
a. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
b. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact: student@studentventure.io