Resources to Develop Ideas

A canvas to support enterprising individuals to explore problems and ideas further in a structured way.  During 1-1 Support Meetings, the Emerge Team use this canvas to direct conversations and identify actions for further work.

An attached notes page provides insight as to what to include within each section. 

Please download and make edits so that you can personalise to your own idea using Google Slides or PowerPoint.

A very helpful resource to read before approaching potential customers.  The book uncovers what a good question to ask is, so that in theory, the interviewer could approach anyone, even your closest family and still get helpful feedback on your business ideas.

A very helpful resource to plan a specific business test in order to validate an assumption you have.  So why not consider all the assumptions you have in relation to the product/service you plan to offer, the route to market and also the assumptions regarding your potential customers.   Then, use this template test card to plan how to conduct tests/experiments to help you de-risk your business idea.

A simple template that can visually support anyone to build habits day after day

Take a look at these various options to help you consider different ways to test your business idea through low to no cost options.

Equity free grant funding, the Emerge Future Founders Fund is open to all current students*, recent graduates (in the last 3 years) or staff that have engaged with the Emerge: Be enterprising offer.   

Three rounds of funding of increasing value are available to support problem exploration, idea development and launching a business. 

*subject to a suitable application as assessed by the Emerge Team.  Funding may not be available for those students on certain visa types 

This is the Emerge annual Awards event, recognising and rewarding talent from across our community.  For more info please view our webpages.

A MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is:

'The version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers who can then provide feedback for future product development'

A MVP is important for:

1. Proving your concept

2. Connecting with your customers early on

3. Guiding your eventual product

4. Making the best use of available resources and limiting damage

Why start a business - presentation overview from Keith Jackson (former UoS Entrepreneur in Residence)