Ingenuity • Haydn Green Institute

Providing free support in starting and developing a business for all UoN students and alumni. For more information email [email protected]

The Ingenuity Lab, part of the Haydn Green Institute, is a space where students and alumni of The University of Nottingham can explore ideas and start their own enterprises. If you wish to join The Ingenuity Lab, there are two types of memberships, Standard and Venture; one of which will suit your needs. There are a range of benefits link to one or both of the memberships, including:
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05/01/2026

✨ Dreaming of starting your business in 2026? ✨

We’re launching our brand new Build Your Business series for 2026, with six practical sessions exploring the key skills every start-up needs. From shaping your idea and understanding your market, to finances, business structure, planning, and pitching. Join the full series or drop into the sessions that matter most to you!

At the end of our sessions, you'll be able to submit an entry for our competition where you’ll have the chance to win grant funding and other prizes to take your business idea further! 🚀

Available for University of Nottingham students, staff, and alumni, as well as any Nottinghamshire residents. Sign up to our sessions here: https://buytickets.at/ingenuitylab

21/07/2025

🚀 Ready to take your business to the next level?

Our STEPS programme at the Ingenuity Lab is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through every stage of the startup journey over six transformative months. Delivered by our expert Entrepreneurs in Residence and Professors of Practice, the programme equips you with the knowledge, skills, and support to build a sustainable, thriving business.

We’re proud to celebrate this year’s cohort, who have received funding to develop their ventures:

💡 Inspired Coaches
🧴Kiese
💻Unique Tech Solution UK
🥢 Follow The Orient
🏥 Hanse
📲 InfoTik
🧬 GOAB Bio-Engineers
🔬 Plurabio Ltd

We extend our gratitude to our instructors, whose dedication and expertise have been instrumental to the success of this programme. Graham Podmore, Lisa Thomas, Lynn Y., Kelly Cookson, Prof. Keith Burgess, and Phil Webster.

STEPS is more than just a programme — it’s a chance to network, collaborate, and grow alongside other innovative founders.

👉 Interested in joining the next cohort? Express your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/B0bgJq4GxL

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Location

Nottingham

Telephone

+441159515204

Website

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/enterprise

Address

The Ingenuity Lab, The Ingenuity Centre, Triumph Road
Nottingham
NG72TU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm